Birth Years: Open

Registration $275 (Does not include Uniforms)

Practice & Game kits can be accessed via our shop page or via the link below.

https://www.smithfitfc.org/shop

Monthly Subscription $90

Semi-Pro/UPSL  players are comprised of returning and/or new players.  This program requires a 11-month commitment. This is the highest competitive level at SmithFIT. This program is best suited for advance players who are committed to their development and advancing their technical skills while embracing the highest level of coaching and game play. 

This program travels to an average of 3-5 colleges and universities across the nation to compete and gain valuable playing experience against actual college teams in an official capacity. This allows athletes to compete in a more direct format in front of college coaches allowing both players and coaches to make more immediate recruitment decision. 

Our Semi-Professional program compete in the UPSL Premier Division which host academy level program from some of the top youth sports organizations across the nation, including the Houston Dynamo. The SmithFIT Semi-Professional Program is comprised of the top returning and/or new players who have the skills necessary to compete at both a club and collegiate level. This program requires a year-long commitment. This program is the highest competitive level we offer at SmithFIT. Our Showcase Program has many benefits such as collegiate level exposure and tactics, however, it is a significant time commitment, and is physically and mentally demanding. To be considered a Showcase player, you must show an extraordinary commitment to training and development. 

Additionally, a player must possess the ability to prioritize a rigorous competition schedule as roster positions and playing time is 100% earned based on merit, and are never guaranteed. The Semi-Pro Team follows a highly challenging and intricately designed curriculum aimed at preparing players for top college programs.

The Semi-Professional program at SmithFIT consists of two levels of competition: (1) United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), and (2) College Showcases. 

• The Houston Football Association  (HFA) is fully sanctioned US United States Soccer Federation. HFA is the most competitive Amateur Professional league in the City of Houston, and provides a high-level of play between top caliber Division I teams. HFA aids in developing competitive youth soccer players across the city.
• College Showcases are one of the most important aspects of a player’s transition to the collegiate level. The Showcase Team travels to an average of 6-8 colleges and university across the nation to compete and gain valuable playing experience against actual college teams in an official capacity. This allows athletes to compete in a more direct capacity in front of college coaches allowing both players and coaches to make more immediate recruitment decision.