Hill Country Lobos

Hill Country Lobos
Full nameHill Country Lobos
Nickname(s)Lobos
FoundedJanuary 1, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-01-01)
GroundBob Shelton Stadium, Buda, Texas
Capacity8,800
OwnerDavid R. Walding
Head CoachLuis Alvarado
LeagueUSL League Two
5th Lone Star Division
Websitehttps://www.centexlobos.com/
Current season

Hill Country Lobos, is an American soccer team based in Central Texas competing in the Lonestar Division of USL League Two. Prior to joining USL League 2, the club was known as Central Texas Lobos and played in the Gulf Coast Premier League.[1] The Lobos' regular kit colors are purple, gold, and black. The Lobos are based in Austin, Texas and play home games in the nearby town of Buda, Texas. In 2024, the club is set to debut in USL League Two.

History

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In the summer of 2016, the Lobos' team owner, David Walding, announced the franchise would join the Texas Premier Soccer League for the 2016–17 season.[2] In the Lobos' inaugural season, the club won the Texas Cup title.[3] However, following the 2017 season, the Lobos withdrew from the TPSL and joined the Gulf Coast Premier League.[4] The Central Texas Lobos also entered the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification round.[5]

In early 2019, it was announced that the Lobos would be moving to a new permanent 4 acre practice facility in south Austin.[6] The club also added a youth academy, and operates a club (Academy Paraiso) that is part of the third division in Honduras.

In 2023, plans were announced for the club to rebrand as Hill Country Lobos and join USL League Two.[7] In 2024, the Lobos were grouped in the Lonestar Division and are set to play games in Bob Shelton Stadium in Buda, Texas.

Roster

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As of June 2, 2024[8] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Nicaragua NCA Jeferson Ordoñez
2 DF United States USA Samuel Alvarez
3 DF Ghana GHA Rockshell Antwi
5 DF United States USA Boston Babiarz
6 MF   Rolando Isai
7 MF Colombia COL Miguel Angel Fuertes
8 MF United States USA Andy Flores
9 MF United States USA Marc Tiero
10 MF United States USA Wilmer Irias
11 MF United States USA Diego Portales
13   Diego Gamero
15 FW Honduras HON Michael Quintanilla
16 DF Honduras HON Brayan Soler
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF United States USA Raymundo Aguirre
18 DF Mexico MEX Angel Rocha
19 DF El Salvador SLV Oscar Ramirez
20 MF Venezuela VEN Freddy Africano
21 DF United States USA Fredy Sosa Amaya
22 DF Honduras HON Kenny Ramirez
27 GK United States USA Jude Bosshardt
29 DF United States USA Aidan Phelan
33 MF Honduras HON Grialy Rodriguez
40 GK United States USA Andrew LaPlaca
  Leonardo Torres
DF United States USA Laine Pitman
  Arthur Souza

Personnel

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Current technical staff

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Position Staff
Head coach Honduras Luis Alvarado
Assistant coach Honduras Edil Pavón
Assistant coach Mexico César Santos

Year-by-year

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Season League Conference Division Regular season Position Playoffs U.S. Open Cup
GP W L D GF GA Pts Div. Conf. Overall
2017 TPSL N/A N/A 8 3 2 3 19 11 12 N/A N/A 4th
DNQ DNE
2018 GCPL N/A West 10 3 7 0 10 31 9 4th
N/A 12th DNQ 1st Qualifying Round
2019 GCPL N/A West 10 3 6 1 19 24 10 5th
N/A 14th DNQ DNE
2020 GCPL N/A West Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic[9] 1st Qualifying Round
2021 GCPL N/A West Information not available DNE
2022 GCPL N/A West 9 3 4 2 22 17 11 3rd
N/A 5th Quarterfinals DNE
2023 GCPL N/A West 7 6 0 1 18 8 19 1st
N/A 4th 2nd Place DNE
2024 USL2 Southern Lone Star 12 1 9 2 21 46 5 5th 28th 120th DNQ 1st Qualifying Round
Total 56 19 28 9 109 137 66 - - - - -

Awards and honors

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References

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  1. ^ Central Texas Lobos FC
  2. ^ "Kyle Welcomes Central Texas Lobos Soccer Team to Town".
  3. ^ "Central Texas Lobos Gana Trofeo, Celebra en Kyle".
  4. ^ "Top 10 2017 Texas Soccer Stories". 19 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Record High 108 Teams Enter Local Qualifying for 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup".
  6. ^ "Central Texas Lobos Move One Step Closer to New Austin Soccer Stadium". 4 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  7. ^ "Hill Country Lobos to join USL League Two in 2024". 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Hill Country Lobos".
  9. ^ "Gulf Coast Premier League cancels 2020 season; plans for a fall season being discussed". Gulf Coast Premier League. 4 May 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
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