Sting Dallas

About the Club

Sting Soccer Club, also known as Dallas Sting or Sting North Texas, is a prominent youth soccer organization headquartered in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area. Established in 1973, it holds the distinction of being the first and oldest all-girls soccer club in the United States, pioneering youth women's soccer. The club was the first American girls' team to travel internationally, competing in Mexico in 1976 and Europe in 1977. Sting Soccer Club won the inaugural US Youth Soccer Association Women's U19 National Championship in 1980. The club emphasizes discipline, hard work, skill development, and fitness, aiming to build character and provide educational experiences through travel. Sting Soccer Club competes in top-tier leagues including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), ECNL-RL, and ECNL-RL STX, with boys' teams participating in The National League Frontier Conference. They also offer developmental programs such as Little Stingers, Pre-Academy, and Academy.