GFI Academy · Houston, Texas
From first touches to competitive soccer and opportunities beyond the youth game. GFI Academy helps boys and girls develop as players—and as people.
Find a location near youYour player. Their next step.
New to soccer or ready for a greater challenge? Start with the experience that fits your player.
Discover the game
A fun, development-focused introduction to soccer. Build skills, make friends and enjoy the game in a welcoming environment for all skill levels.
Explore Recreational
Develop your game
Structured development with local and regional competition. Coaching evaluations help place players on teams that offer the right balance of challenge and success.
Explore Competitive
Raise your level
An advanced development environment for ambitious players. Compete at higher levels through regional and national youth soccer opportunities.
Explore High PerformanceA bigger picture for every player
Start with a love of the game. Develop with purpose. Explore college, pre-professional and international opportunities as your player grows. Progression depends on individual development and selection.
USL League Two provides a pre-professional platform while preserving collegiate eligibility.
Explore USL2GFI describes international training opportunities through Chivas Guadalajara and CF Fuenlabrada.
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More than the next match
A player-centered approach that develops technical ability, game understanding and the person behind the player.
Coaches with international experience guide the learning environment.
Technical, tactical, cognitive and physical development work together.
League play, tournaments and showcases create opportunities to put learning into practice.
Players of Life supports leadership, education and social responsibility.
Rooted in the Houston community
Explore our Houston-area locations and the programs available at each. Visit the location page for training details.
Your next step starts here
Interested in Competitive or High Performance soccer? A player evaluation helps our coaching staff find a developmentally appropriate team for your player.
Published academy highlights
Team achievements shared by GFI Academy. These are published highlights, not a current-season standings table.
National competition
Advanced to nationals, as reported by GFI Academy.
National competition
Advanced to nationals, as reported by GFI Academy.
National competition
Advanced to nationals, as reported by GFI Academy.
GFI players. Wider horizons.
A look back at player achievements published by GFI—from international identification events to training experiences in Spain.
Mexico · 2024
GFI reported Mady playing in the Mexican National Team U15 El Camino Identification Supercopa Femenil FIFA | FMF 2024.
Mexico · 2024
Selected for the Mexican National Team U16 El Camino Identification Supercopa 2024, as published by GFI.
CF Fuenlabrada · Spain
GFI shared their experience as U19 MLS Next players training with CF Fuenlabrada in Spain.
More ways to be part of GFI
Developing people
Soccer is only part of the journey. Competitive players take part in a program supporting leadership, education and social responsibility.
Discover Players of Life
Keep learning
Explore GFI’s soccer camp programs, including general soccer, goalkeeper training and high-performance ID camps. Check the source page for updates.
Explore camp information
Experience the competition
Find GFI tournament information and event details. Confirm current dates and eligibility before registering.
View tournament informationEvery journey starts with a first step
Explore our programs, find your nearest location or register for a player evaluation.