the 2012 season in the Southeast Division in the Western Conference. Galveston Pirate SC joins the TPSL Galveston Pirate SC was a founding member of the Texas Premier Soccer League. Galveston Pirate in the Houston Football Association In July 2015, Galveston Pirate announced, that they were going to continue playing in the Houston Football Association, (HFA). The HFA is sanctioned by United States Specialty Sports Association and US Soccer. Galveston Pirate SC official affiliations Galveston Pirate SC have announced official affiliation partnerships with Alloway FC, Queensland Australia; Monmouth Town FC, Monmouth, Wales, United Kingdom, Walsall Football Club, and Walsall Supporters Trust, Walsall, England, United Kingdom and The West Indies Football Association, Walsall Football Club (Sierra Leone), and Atlentico Stars FC in Kisumu Nyalenda Kenya. Notable matches Galveston Pirate SC v San Antonio Scorpions On March 9, 2012, Galveston Pirate Soccer Club made the trip to San Antonio to face off in a scrimmage match against new North American Soccer League side, San Antonio Scorpions. The kickoff was scheduled for Friday 9th at 8pm but due to torrential rain, the start was delayed until the following morning at 9.30. The venue was also rearranged, with Heroes Stadium now being the preferred choice thanks to the artificial turf being more durable in the weather conditions. The match ended 3–0 for the Scorpions but proved to be a worthwhile run out for both sides as they headed towards both their upcoming inaugural respective NASL & NPSL seasons. Pirate v Monterrey Rayados On April 20, 2012, Galveston Pirate Soccer Club announced the details of possibly the largest sporting event that the City of Galveston has ever seen. The club revealed that after extensive talks, they had secured an international challenge match with 2 time, re-crowned, CONCACAF Champions, Club de Futbol Monterrey who ply their trade in the Liga MX. The match was played at Galveston's stadium, Kermit Courville which has a capacity of 10,000. July 2, 7pm kickoff, Kermit Courville Stadium, 1307, 27th Street, Galveston. Admiral Sports Texas State Cup February 8, 2015, An improbable run saw Pirate SC advance to the finals of the Texas State Cup where they fell 4–2 to Austin Real Cuauhtémoc. Crest and jersey The colors of Pirate SC's crest are navy blue, yellow and white. The Est. 1916 ribbon in the crest is a nod to the original Galveston Pirate Soccer Club first formed in 1916. Admiral join