Hill Country Lobos

Hill Country Lobos
Full nameHill Country Lobos
Nickname(s)Lobos
FoundedJanuary 1, 2016 (2016-01-01)
GroundBob Shelton Stadium
Buda, Texas
Capacity8,800
OwnerDavid R. Walding
Head CoachJonas Hunt
LeagueUSL League Two
20246th, Lonestar Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Websitehttps://www.centexlobos.com/

Hill Country Lobos, is an American soccer team based in Central Texas competing in the Lonestar Division of USL League Two, a pre-professional league that is part of the United Soccer League system.

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, pink, and white. The Lobos are based in Austin, Texas and play home games in the nearby town of Buda, Texas.

History

Pre USL history

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.

USL League Two era

In 2023, plans were announced for the club to rebrand as Hill Country Lobos and join USL League Two.[7] The following year, the Lobos were grouped in the Lonestar Division and announced former Honduras national under-20 football team coach Luis Alvarado as head coach for their 2024 USL League Two season. The Lobos finished 6th in the Lonestar Division, recording their first win at the League Two level against Houston FC in a 4-1 home victory.

Sponsorship

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor Other sponsors
2024–present Anemi Z Tejas[8] Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Hays Co. Outfitters, Remixers

Players and Staff

Current technical staff

Position Name
Technical Director Honduras Luis Alvarado
Head coach Spain Jonas Hunt
Assistant coach Mexico César Santos

2025 Roster

As of June 1, 2025[9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Nicaragua NCA Jeferson Ordoñez
2 DF Honduras HON Samuel Alvarez
3 DF Ghana GHA Rockshell Antwi
4 DF Canada CAN Luc Finelli
5 MF Canada CAN Alessandro Ferrin
6 MF Honduras HON Rolando Isai Villanueva
7 DF United States USA Aidan Phelan
8 MF United States USA Brian Franco
9 FW Belgium BEL Kimia Kassanda
10 MF Canada CAN Edwin Espinal
11 MF Honduras HON Denis Ariola
13 DF United States USA Xavier Menefeld
14 FW United States USA Raven Littles
15 FW Honduras HON Michael Quintanilla
16 MF United States USA Antonio Rios
17 DF United States USA Maxwell White
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 MF United States USA Brady Baxter
19 MF United States USA Jomar Reyes
20 MF United States USA Amir Simpson
25 MF Venezuela VEN Leo Bracho
26 MF United States USA Fredy Sosa
27 GK United States USA Jude Bosshardt
33 GK United States USA Peter Rogenthien
37 DF Democratic Republic of the Congo COD Kibukila Mbula
77 MF Honduras HON Ricardo Ponce
— MF United States USA Gregory Gelson
— GK United States USA Sean Mattivi
— MF United States USA Rocky Perez
— DF United States USA Vicenzo Quezada
— MF United States USA Josiah Saahene
— MF United States USA Salil Subedi

Statistics

USL League 2

Season League Conference Division Regular season Position Playoffs USOC Top goalscorer(s) Goals
GP W L D GF GA GD Pts Div. Conf. Overall
2024 USL2 Southern Lone Star 12 1 9 2 21 46 -25 5 6th 29th 121st DNQ 1st QR Honduras Michael Quintanilla 9
2025 USL2 Southern Lone Star 12 3 7 2 26 30 -4 11 7th 27th 104th DNQ Honduras Michael Quintanilla 9
Total 24 4 16 4 47 76 -29 16 - - - - - Honduras Michael Quintanilla 18

Gulf Coast Premier League

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

Awards and honors

  • Gulf Coast Premier League
    • Runners-up: 2023
  • Texas Cup
    • Champions: 2017

References

  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". December 19, 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". March 4, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  7. ^ "Hill Country Lobos to join USL League Two in 2024". September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "Hill Country Lobos Sign Z'Tejas as Official Title Sponsor". Hill Country Lobos. May 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "Hill Country Lobos".
  10. ^ "Gulf Coast Premier League cancels 2020 season; plans for a fall season being discussed". Gulf Coast Premier League. May 4, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
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