ABOUT ALBION HURRICANES FC


Established in 2000, Albion Hurricanes FC (AHFC) has continually focused on creating a positive, player focused environment that provides quality soccer instruction to all young men and women within their community, regardless of their ability, gender or socioeconomic background. 



Every player is unique, therefore AHFC provides a development pathway for each player with no limitations other than their own ability and aspirations. Our primary goal is to help shape the character of our players, while providing unparalleled opportunities for future college and professional players through our elite youth program to AHFC Royals. AHFC is more than a soccer club, it's a community.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES


USL Academy

#1 Academy in the US; Highest Level coaches in the US; #1 Academy Facility in the US; Provide the best pathway for players to graduate from Youth to Professional in the US



ECNL/ECNL RL

#1 Texas Conference Ranking; Top 5 National Ranking; Best Facility in Texas; Highest Level coaches in the Region; Highest College Player Placement in Houston




AHFC Campus Program

Provide the best player opportunities in each geographic location through local and regional league platforms; Provide the best practice facilities in each geographic location; Provide a clear College Placement Pathway; Provide Quality Coaches for all teams; Establish Community Pride; Provide the Best and Biggest Recreational Program in the area with a clear path to the competitive club




Junior Hurricanes Recreational Program (JHSL)

Provide the Biggest and Best recreational soccer program in Texas; Provide the best recreational practice facilities in each geographic location




Facilities

Best in Class. #1 in the State; Top 10 in the US




Administration and Support

Provide Award winning, professional grade, support for our customer base



MISSION STATEMENT

To produce hard working, skillful, technical players employing the following three phases: Foundation, Development and Advancement.


The purpose of the mission statement is to promote a culture of excellence which drives both our staffs’ and players’ thoughts and actions. The ideal environment is created to develop young players through experienced experts working together to produce an outstanding multidisciplinary support program where players can thrive.


As such, the elite environment is designed to service players with exceptional work ethic by encouraging creativity and individual excellence. An understanding of the player as a person beyond the capabilities demonstrated on the pitch is a driving factor. This allows for individualization of support and creation of development plans providing the player with the optimal opportunity to achieve their potential.

VISION

Our vision is to create a world class, successful, soccer club for all the communities and platform levels and abilities we serve. In addition, our ambition is to create the best “youth to pro” soccer club in the US, with clear links and connection to our community.

COLLEGE PLACEMENT

AHFC has a network that reaches all levels of collegiate soccer. One of the strengths of our college placement program is the contact the club and staff have at topnotch colleges and universities all over the country. Our club has established a tremendous reputation with college coaches and is known as one of the top clubs nationally because of the student athletes who have gone on to play at the college level.


Our players are performing at all levels of collegiate soccer from top twenty NCAA programs to programs at Division 1, 2, and 3, NAIA and Junior college levels.


AHFC continually seeks out the highest level of competition and exposure throughout the country. Our Boys and Girls teams perform at top tournaments and showcases across the nation. We personally invite coaches in town to watch our players perform. AHFC features a yearly college night to help educate our players in the recruiting process. Our college bound player info can be found on CaptainU.

STAFF

Our professional staff coaches are highly motivated to develop each player and team. The staff coaches for AHFC are professional, loyal and committed to the club. Our staff members are knowledgeable and hard-working with an undeniable understanding and love for the game and the players in the Club. Through first class training and character building, we look forward to continuing to produce top caliber soccer players who are playing at the next level. AHFC and its players have traveled internationally (including players working with English Professional Club Reading FC) and also acted as host to international clubs from other countries to play in Houston. AHFC players have competed against international competition throughout the years vs. teams from Russia, Estonia, Holland, England, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Norway, El Salvador and Bolivia to name a few. AHFC youth teams have performed in front of as many as 30,000 people.

HISTORY

Albion Hurricanes FC (AHFC) was formed with around 250 players in 2000 after a merger of Albion Youth FC (Est. 1996 Spring Branch) and Hurricanes Soccer Club (Est. 1989 Bear Creek).

MILESTONE TIMELINE

1989 Hurricanes Soccer Club Established
1996 Albion Youth FC Established
2000 Albion Hurricanes FC formed (AHFC) - 250 players
2003 Junior Hurricanes Recreational Program established
2009 AHFC establishes West Campus at Katy Park
2012 AHFC enters into agreement with City of Houston to develop soccer fields at Cullen Park
2012 AHFC joins the Girls ECNL National Platform
2013 AHFC develops 2 Fully lighted and irrigated soccer fields at Cullen Park
2014 AHFC establishes Northwest (Cy-Fair) Program at Schiel Road
2015 AHFC establishes Southwest (New Territory) at New Territory Sports Complex
2015 AHFC purchases a 15 acre site at 3601 Campbell Road, Houston, TX 77080
2015 AHFC joins the United Soccer Clubs League (USC) as a founder member
2016 AHFC develops a Premium Soccer Facility (Campbell Road Sports Park)
2017 AHFC joins the Boys ECNL National Platform as founder member
2017 AHFC forms the Men’s and Women’s franchise AHFC Royals
2018 AHFC Royals Men’s franchise joins USL2 (formerly PDL)
2018 AHFC Royals Women’s franchise joins WPSL
2020 AHFC joins the Girls ECNL Regional League Platform as founder member
2020 AHFC establishes the 5v5 Small Sided Soccer League (SSDL)
2020 AHFC Royals accepted into the USL Academy Program
2021 AHFC Joins the Boys ECNL Regional League Platform as founder member
2021 AHFC Royals USL Academy Program League Format commences
2022 AHFC Royals Women: Texas Conference Champions; National quarter finals
2023 AHFC Royals Women: Texas Conference Champions; National quarter finals
2023 AHFC Royals Men: Texas Conference Champions; National quarter final
2023 AHFC establishes Golden Triangle Program in Beaumont
2024 AHFC Royals Women Texas Conference Champions; National Quarter finalist
2024 AHFC Royals Men Texas Conference Runner Up; National Quarter finalist

25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

THE JOURNEY

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary beginning this July, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us to where we are today. From our humble beginnings in Spring Branch and Bear Creek, Albion Hurricanes FC (AHFC) has grown into a thriving community of players, families, administrators, and coaches. We are beyond grateful to everyone who has been a part of our success. It's because of you that AHFC continues to be a leader in youth soccer, and we look forward to the exciting future we will build together in the next 25 years. Thank you for being an integral part of AHFC’s success. Here's to many more years of passion, teamwork, and growth!

LOOKING AHEAD

Looking ahead, we are more excited than ever about what the future holds for AHFC. With a continued commitment to excellence, we are planning new initiatives to support our players and families. From new programs to expanding our facilities and competitive teams, the next 25 years will be filled with opportunities for all. As we reflect on all we've accomplished, we are even more motivated to create new pathways for players to grow, compete, and thrive. The journey is far from over, and we look forward to achieving even more together as a club.

GET INVOLVED

We have been privileged to share our journey with so many great families along the way! In anticipation of our 25th anniversary, we invite you to participate in our 125-day countdown. We will include segments like "Where are they Now?" and showcase pictures of AHFC uniforms from past years. Share your favorite AHFC memories or tell us how the club has impacted your life. Send your photos, stories, or special moments to mhorton@albionhurricanes.org and you could be featured in our upcoming newsletter, social media, or at the anniversary celebration.