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Our club history, core values and philosophy 

Who we are, what it means to be part of our club and family, the beginning and the future.

19 years of history and experience

Our history and values

Who we are and what it means to be part of our great club.

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Our history

Over the past 20 years, SA United has continued to grow

Over the past 20 years, SA United has continued to grow 

With a core statement and focus, we have continued to maintain our club philosophy and ethos throughout our 20 years of existence.
Over the last 19 years we have formed a wonderful base of fully qualified full-time staff, backed up by our excellent part-time developmental coaches. Our club excels in producing not only skillful, intelligent, technical soccer players, but also fantastic human beings, ready for life's challenges as they complete our programs and venture out into the world.

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HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Formed in 2005 with a simple mission, to provide quality coaching, a methodology, a philosophy and a high level of soccer in the San Antonio area.

Being one of the very first clubs in San Antonio to start coaching soccer at a competitive level, we offered players a route into a more competitive mindset, either working their way up through our Academy or being of age to jump straight into our competitive teams.

Maintaining our club philosophy and core values throughout our athletes development and education is at the very foundation of our club. These values are set by our club curriculum, providing a clear direction as players advance through the club.

Our club milestones in all their glory

  • A commitment to honoring our traditions

    Doing the right thing by our members and their families.
    We provide everyone involved in the club, exceptional service through all of our programs, with a firm foundation of our core principles.
  • A commitment to taking care of our members

    We are one Club, one Family, one United.

    We pride ourselves on creating an environment that makes everyone feel cared for, welcomed and looked after. We are a family.
  • A commitment to giving back to our community

    Over the past decade, our United for Hope tournament has been dedicated to supporting local charities, giving a percentage of all proceeds to our chosen charity.
  • A commitment to develop every player in our club

    A commitment to developing every player, regardless of age and level of play. To teach life lessons through the game (sportsmanship, competition, respect).

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Timeline and milestones

A recap of some of our favorite memories and milestones

A recap of some of our favorite memories and milestones

Over the course of our club evolving and growing, we have achieved some amazing milestones and memories.

2024

The DPL

We join the Development Player League (national platform) for our girls.

2023

National platform

We join the Elite Academy and the Texas2 (national platforms) for our boys.

2022

Our sponsor

La Panadería become the clubs shirt sponsor for the next two years.

2021

Coming soon

This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.

2020

Staying active

The Covid pandemic, we introduce online training for all of our families.

2019

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2018

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2017

The new era

Keith Winton purchases SA United, taking the club to the next level.

2016

Adidas all day

Our first ever Adidas Fall Kick Off Tournament begins, SA's finest pre-season event.

2015

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2005

And it begins

SA United was founded by Jay Sparrow, starting a new era of soccer in San Antonio.

2006

It's the boys

The club forms the very first boys team, 9 boys become history.

2007

Welcome home

We have a home with a new sponsor, GVTC Communications Sportsplex.

2008

Girl power

The club now form the very first girls team, starting with an 11v11 competitive team. 

2009

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2010

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2011

Our community

United for Hope, San Antonio's first and only charity tournament.

2012

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2013

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2014

Europe bound

We compete in the largest international youth tournament, the Gothia Cup.
Over the many years, SA United has been privileged to be a part of so many important milestones and events in our clubs prestigious history. From the very day the club was founded to present day, we have had one goal in mind, to be the very best club we can be.
2005

AND IT BEGINS

The club was originally founded by Jay Sparrow

LET'S PLAY

We form our very first boys team (9 players total)
2006
2007

OUR HOME

SA United can call GVTC Sportsplex their home

GIRL POWER

We form and include our very first Girls program
2008
2011

UNITED AS ONE

Inaugural United for Hope charity tournament 

adidas® FKO

Inaugural adidas® Fall Kick Off Tournament
2016
2022

LA PANADERÍA

We have an amazing new shirt sponsor

BOYS JOIN EA

Soccer on a National Platform for our boys
2023
2024

GIRLS JOIN DPL

Soccer on a National Platform for our girls
As our club continues to grow, so will our memorable events, in course, they will be added to our timeline.

Our history

20 years of history and memories

20 years of history and memories

Timeline

Milestones and club events

Milestones and club events

2015

Coming soon

This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.

2016

Adidas all day

Our first ever Adidas Fall Kick Off Tournament begins, SA's finest pre-season event.

2017

The new era

Keith Winton purchases SA United, taking the club to the next level.

2018

Coming soon

This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.

2019

Coming soon

This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.

2020

Staying active

The Covid pandemic, we introduce online training for all of our families.

2021

Coming soon

This milestone will be added shortly to our timeline, please come back soon.

2022

Our sponsor

La Panadería become the clubs shirt sponsor for the next two years.

2023

National platform

We join the Elite Academy and the Texas2 (national platforms) for our boys.

2024

The DPL

We join the Development Player League (national platform) for our girls.
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