As Central Texas Coyotes FC gears up for the 2025 season, the club has unveiled its new team kits, blending bold design elements with rich local and national symbolism. Set against the backdrop of Temple, Texas—an area steeped in military tradition and railroad history—the Coyotes’ kits for the upcoming season reflect the unique spirit and pride of the region.

The last couple of months have marked more than just a rebrand—it has been the dawn of a new era for Central Florida soccer.

For over five decades, Sol SC has been a cornerstone of Central Florida soccer. The club has evolved through many identities—Tri-County, Orange County SC, Florida Rush—each chapter building on a legacy of developing champions both on and off the field. But this year brought the most significant transformation yet: the birth of Sol Sports Club.

American youth soccer has evolved into an increasingly exclusive pay-to-play system where financial capacity often determines access to quality development opportunities. We examined the relationship between rising participation costs, declining youth engagement, and the concentration of talent development within elite, expensive club structures. With elite club fees now reaching $10,000-$20,000 annually and participation rates among 6-12 year-olds declining from 10.4% to 8%, the current system is systematically excluding talent while prioritizing corporate profit over community accessibility