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American Academy of Soccer

Plano, TX

About the Club

Dallas Hornets Soccer Club is a premier youth soccer organization based in Dallas, Texas, operating within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The club was founded in 1985, establishing a long-standing presence in youth soccer development. Dallas Hornets serves boys and girls across a wide range of age groups, from U6 through U19, offering both competitive and recreational programs. The club is dedicated to developing skilled athletes through expert coaching and a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. A notable feature of the Dallas Hornets is its status as one of only two MLS Next clubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, aiming to be a leader in youth soccer development and setting an elite standard within North Texas. The club offers a clear pathway for aspiring players through its MLS Next program, which includes U13-U19 teams competing regionally and nationally, as well as MLS Next Texas 2 North (U11-U19) and MLS Next Foundation Phase (U9-U12) programs. For girls, the club provides a Pre-DPL program for U8-U11 age groups, which feeds into their DPL teams. Dallas Hornets also runs RDC East programs for various age groups (U6-U19), catering to different levels of play. The club cultivates talent on the field and works to develop compassionate and educated individuals in the community. Strategic partnerships further elevate player development and provide direct pathways to higher levels of youth soccer.

Leagues

Age Groups

U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Dallas Hornets RDC North Juniors Program

Age Group: U6-U10

Commitment: Not Specified

Club Fee: Not Specified

Dallas Hornets RDC North Select

Age Group: U11-U19

Commitment: Not Specified

Club Fee: Not Specified

Dallas Hornets MLS Next Foundation Phase

Age Group: U9-U12

Commitment: Not Specified

Club Fee: Not Specified

Dallas Hornets MLS Next Texas 2 North

Age Group: U11-U19

Commitment: Not Specified

Club Fee: Not Specified

Dallas Hornets MLS Next

Age Group: U13-U19

Commitment: Not Specified

Club Fee: Not Specified

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Russell Creek Park - 3500 McDermott Rd, Plano, TX 75025
High Point Park - 6500 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75023
Carpenter Park - 6701 Coit Rd, Plano, TX 75024
Cheyenne Park - 4700 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093
Schell Park - 2100 Laurel Ln, Plano, TX 75074
Jack Carter Park - 2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
Location Map

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