2008, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jamie Lowry in a game against Brentford. While playing for Chesterfield, Teixeira played friendly matches vs Aston Villa, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers. He was released by Chesterfield at the conclusion of his loan period, returning to Baltimore in January 2009 to resume his career with Baltimore. In July Crystal Palace UK, went over to US to take on their Crystal Palace US team, final score was 5-2. Val Teixeira scored the 1-1 equalizer when Palace UK was up 1-0 before halftime. On March 16, 2010 Baltimore announced the re-signing of Teixeira to a new contract for the 2010. In April 2010, Val Teixeira was given an honorable mention by USLsoccer.com, the official website of USL, as one of the best and most influential USL Second Division Players of the past decade. Teixeira, 33, made his USL-2 debut in 1999 and is currently in his third season with Crystal Palace Baltimore. The versatile Portuguese veteran served as the club's captain in 2008, 2009 and 2010. In the summer of 2011, Teixeira joined Real Maryland FC PDL team as a player coach for the Monarcs for the 2011 and 2012 season. In December 2012 Teixeira signed a professional contract late in the season with the Professional indoor team Harrisburg Heat of the PASL scoring 4 goals and 3 assists in 5 games. Teixeira is currently under contract with the Heat in the MASL ( Major Arena Soccer League) Coaching Teixeira has proven to be a winning coach and a great mentor to kids all over the east coast. His philosophy as a professional player and coach is well introduced to his players in a unique way that makes his teams extremely successful. Teixeira started his coaching career in 2001 with the Boys Varsity at Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Massachusetts. With his help, the team improved from a 1-10-7 record to 10-4-4 becoming the Hockmock Champions in 2004. In 2005 Val became the Director of a Soccer Academy for ages 4 to 14 at New England Sports Academy training over 120 kids on a weekly basis. Teixeira then founded a Soccer Club called NESA FC Lions in 2006. In 2008 Teixeira moved to Baltimore, MD to play professionally for Crystal Palace Baltimore. He then started coaching at SAC (Soccer Association of Columbia)MD the U-15 SAC Wolves Girls and assisting the U-14 SAC