The Texas Premier Soccer League (TPSL) is a men's outdoor soccer league that was formed in 2013 consisting of amateur soccer club sides across the state. The TPSL is sanctioned by US Club Soccer, an affiliate member of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Each team is individually owned and operated and are responsible for maintaining the league's minimum standards and for raising their own operating revenue. History Formed in 2013, the league was developed by Brendan Keyes, Head Coach of the Houston Hurricanes FC. As league President, Keyes commenced negotiations from May 2013 with several local teams, and after the addition of five more clubs, the TPSL was formed with a view to starting play in September 2013 and an eye on expanding the league in future years. On September 21, 2013 at Fox and Hound in Houston, all six founding member clubs appeared at a press conference in front of friends and family to officially unveil the clubs, rosters, uniforms and sponsors. In September 2013 six clubs (BCS Bearkatz FC, Galveston Pirate SC, Houston Dutch Lions, Houston Hurricanes FC, Houston Leones FC, Houston Regals SCA) opened play, beginning with a series of league matches. Clubs would break for Texas Cup action over the winter, before returning in February to complete the league regular season. For the 2014–15 season Austin Real Cuauhtemoc FC, Ranchero King FC, Texas Timberz FC were added to the league alongside returning Twin Cities Hurricanes FC and Galveston. three of the six original clubs did not return for a second season. The 2015–16 season kicked off with an additional six new clubs: Austin Lonestrikers FC, Brownsville Bravos FC, Dallas Clash SC, Lockhart Knights FC, San Antonio Generals FC and Temple United FC. Galveston and Ranchero King dropped out from the league after the conclusion of season two while Texas Timberz went on hiatus, but will still compete in the Texas Cup. League structure Regular season The regular season typically runs from September to March. Each side plays one home and one away match against each club during the league season. The regular season winners receive the TPSL Supporters Shield. The league playoff championship winners take home the league trophy which will be returned prior to the following years conclusion of play. Should teams be equal on points at the end of the regular season, the following format will decide playoff placements: goal difference, head-to-head wins,