Solar Soccer Club and Mutiny FC Announce Merger

Solar Soccer Club and Mutiny FC Announce Merger Creating Even Broader Geographic Opportunities for Youth Soccer in North Texas


DALLAS, Texas – Jan. 31, 2018 – Solar Soccer Club and Mutiny FC announced they have merged to create an even larger organization that offers every level of competition for players throughout their youth soccer career.

Dallas-based Solar Soccer Club was founded in 1976 and is led by Executive Director of Coaching Adrian Solca. Mutiny FC was founded in 2009 and is based in Wylie, Texas. After the merger, Solar Soccer Club will have more than 225 teams and over 2,000 players located in broad range of geographic regions across the DFW Metroplex.

“Solar Soccer Club has established itself as one of the most respected and premier youth development soccer clubs in the country.  We have a proven track record of successfully developing young players to their full potential which has led our boys and girls to compete, and win, on the regional, national, collegiate, professional and international stages for soccer.” stated Solar Soccer Club President and Executive Board of Director - Bob Reeves. “We are proud to welcome Mutiny FC to the Solar family along with their wonderful coaches, their outstanding players and administrative staff.”

Mutiny FC Founder and Coach Todd Brunskill echoed Mr. Reeves’ comments saying, “Merging Solar and Mutiny is all about carrying the Mutiny mission forward for the communities we serve, and continuing to ensure that we give coaches and players every opportunity at all levels. We wanted to have the kind of size and scale that meant our players would never need to leave this family to find the opportunity they want. I’m completely confident that this merger aligns 100 percent with our mission.”

Mutiny FC grew from its roots in the Wylie Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) and partnered with WYSA throughout their existence to create a strong presence in Wylie and surrounding communities.  Through this merger, Solar and WYSA have agreed to continue this strong bond.  “It is all about the kids,” said WYSA President Shannon Howard “and continuing forward in partnership with Solar to best ensure all kids at all levels have an equal opportunity is important to WYSA.”

Solar Soccer Club offers competitive soccer options for players ages U6-U18/19, in Juniors, Competitive, U.S. Soccer Development Academy (DA) and Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) programs.
About Solar Soccer Club
Solar Soccer Club was established in 1976 and is proud to be the oldest continuous soccer club in the Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization we strive to develop players for the college & professional level, focusing on excellence through player development on and off the field. We reinforce the growth of our young men and women into future leaders, not only in the sport of soccer, but as respected members of our community. We take pride in winning multiple national championships and elite tournaments on both the girls and boys side. Solar Soccer Club is nationally recognized for its continued advancement of players to collegiate, national and professional teams.

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Solar Soccer Club Events wrote:...Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls...

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That's why they say BOYS and girls, b/c Sting was around before that, but for girls. In the early days it was ALL Sting. Now, money and politics have changed the landscape.

RightWingDad wrote:

Solar Soccer Club Events wrote:...Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls...

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That's why they say BOYS and girls, b/c Sting was around before that, but for girls. In the early days it was ALL Sting. Now, money and politics have changed the landscape.

Riiight ... none of the other clubs had girls teams way back when.

And the addition of girls teams at the 70+ other clubs in NTX is just due to greed and politics -- Nothing at all to do with meeting demand due to tremendous growth in popularity of the sport among girls.

Sounds like leftwing pops is a little bitter that Sting isn't the big boy anymore hmmmmm. I bet he wears a blue Sting thong when he's walking in the house. Ha Ha old fart you taught your apprentices well.

RightWingDad wrote:

Solar Soccer Club Events wrote:...Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls...

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That's why they say BOYS and girls, b/c Sting was around before that, but for girls. In the early days it was ALL Sting. Now, money and politics have changed the landscape.

The late '70s was boom time for youth soccer in Dallas, coinciding with the success of the Dallas Tornado. Texas Longhorns was started in '68 on the boys side. Bill founded Sting in '73. Dallas Comets and other highly successful clubs formed about the same time. By the end of the '70's, Sting, Solar, D'Feeters, Texas Spirit, Texas Image and Longhorns were all fielding girls sides.

There is a 40-year tradition of girls soccer here and it had nothing to do with money or politics in its formation.

RightWingDad wrote:

Solar Soccer Club Events wrote:...Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls...

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That's why they say BOYS and girls, b/c Sting was around before that, but for girls. In the early days it was ALL Sting. Now, money and politics have changed the landscape.

Money and politics didn't change it.... everyone realized how ridiculous you look with tassels on your socks.

5050Ball wrote:

RightWingDad wrote:

Solar Soccer Club Events wrote:...Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls...

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That's why they say BOYS and girls, b/c Sting was around before that, but for girls. In the early days it was ALL Sting. Now, money and politics have changed the landscape.

The late '70s was boom time for youth soccer in Dallas, coinciding with the success of the Dallas Tornado.  Texas Longhorns was started in '68 on the boys side.  Bill founded Sting in '73.  Dallas Comets and other highly successful clubs formed about the same time.  By the end of the '70's, Sting, Solar, D'Feeters, Texas Spirit, Texas Image and Longhorns were all fielding girls sides.

There is a 40-year tradition of girls soccer here and it had nothing to do with money or politics in its formation.

I heart smart people.

Adult men's Sting thongs on sale for half price it's about time for the new fashion styles.

5050Ball wrote:

RightWingDad wrote:

Solar Soccer Club Events wrote:...Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls...

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That's why they say BOYS and girls, b/c Sting was around before that, but for girls. In the early days it was ALL Sting. Now, money and politics have changed the landscape.

The late '70s was boom time for youth soccer in Dallas, coinciding with the success of the Dallas Tornado.  Texas Longhorns was started in '68 on the boys side.  Bill founded Sting in '73.  Dallas Comets and other highly successful clubs formed about the same time.  By the end of the '70's, Sting, Solar, D'Feeters, Texas Spirit, Texas Image and Longhorns were all fielding girls sides.

There is a 40-year tradition of girls soccer here and it had nothing to do with money or politics in its formation.

Exactly. I lived down the street (back in the day) from Bobby Moffat and heard all about Tornado. My sister was even on a club Sparta (not the same one today in mid-cities) that folded into Sting. It was the beginning of the groundswell, although not the craziness of today.

And Medivac dude, no, my dd has never played for Sting and we don't know any coaches over there really. Although, I have thought about getting me some sting boxers ;-)

RightWingDad wrote:

5050Ball wrote:

RightWingDad wrote:

Solar Soccer Club Events wrote:...Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls...

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That's why they say BOYS and girls, b/c Sting was around before that, but for girls. In the early days it was ALL Sting. Now, money and politics have changed the landscape.

The late '70s was boom time for youth soccer in Dallas, coinciding with the success of the Dallas Tornado.  Texas Longhorns was started in '68 on the boys side.  Bill founded Sting in '73.  Dallas Comets and other highly successful clubs formed about the same time.  By the end of the '70's, Sting, Solar, D'Feeters, Texas Spirit, Texas Image and Longhorns were all fielding girls sides.

There is a 40-year tradition of girls soccer here and it had nothing to do with money or politics in its formation.

Exactly. I lived down the street (back in the day) from Bobby Moffat and heard all about Tornado. My sister was even on a club Sparta (not the same one today in mid-cities) that folded into Sting. It was the beginning of the groundswell, although not the craziness of today.

And Medivac dude, no, my dd has never played for Sting and we don't know any coaches over there really. Although, I have thought about getting me some sting boxers ;-)

Is this also when you guys walked to school barefoot uphill in the snow?

Bodhisattva wrote:

RightWingDad wrote:

5050Ball wrote:

RightWingDad wrote:

Solar Soccer Club Events wrote:...Dallas Fort Worth area for both boys and girls...

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That's why they say BOYS and girls, b/c Sting was around before that, but for girls. In the early days it was ALL Sting. Now, money and politics have changed the landscape.

The late '70s was boom time for youth soccer in Dallas, coinciding with the success of the Dallas Tornado.  Texas Longhorns was started in '68 on the boys side.  Bill founded Sting in '73.  Dallas Comets and other highly successful clubs formed about the same time.  By the end of the '70's, Sting, Solar, D'Feeters, Texas Spirit, Texas Image and Longhorns were all fielding girls sides.

There is a 40-year tradition of girls soccer here and it had nothing to do with money or politics in its formation.

Exactly. I lived down the street (back in the day) from Bobby Moffat and heard all about Tornado. My sister was even on a club Sparta (not the same one today in mid-cities) that folded into Sting. It was the beginning of the groundswell, although not the craziness of today.

And Medivac dude, no, my dd has never played for Sting and we don't know any coaches over there really. Although, I have thought about getting me some sting boxers ;-)

Is this also when you guys walked to school barefoot uphill in the snow?

Walked to school, absolutely. Walked a few miles to 7/11 as a 5th grader but that was a very different day (Richardson Tx in the late 60s early 70s)

^ That was also when people handed out popcorn balls at halloween, and you weren't afraid to eat them.

Cleansheets wrote:^ That was also when people handed out popcorn balls at halloween, and you weren't afraid to eat them.

So true, so sad.