Global Football Innovation Academy

About the Club

GFI Academy is a premier youth soccer club in the Houston area, with locations in The Woodlands-Spring, Grand Oaks, Spring Branch, and Sugar Land. They are dedicated to player development, focusing on empowering players to reach their full potential both on and off the field through their GFI Players Centric Methodology. This philosophy emphasizes fundamental values and provides access to resources, facilities, experiences, and support. Players are trained by top coaches with international experience and professional coaching licenses from UEFA and USSF. GFI Academy offers a pathway to college and professional soccer, with partnerships including Chivas Guadalajara and C.F. Fuenlabrada. They offer programs for boys and girls born between 2015 and 2006, including MLS Next Gen, Texas Next, MLS Next, Girls DPL, and DPL Next teams. GFI Academy also offers summer camps for various age groups and skill levels, including specialized goalkeeper training. Additionally, they have a boarding program with options for HomeStay, Boarding School, and a European Academy in Madrid, combining education with athlete development.