Hill Country Lobos

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Hill Country Lobos
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Full nameHill Country Lobos
Nickname(s)Lobos
FoundedJanuary 1, 2016;9 years ago (2016-01-01)
Ground Bob Shelton Stadium
Buda, Texas
Capacity8,800
OwnerDavid R. Walding
Head CoachJonas Hunt
League USL League Two
2024 6th, Lonestar Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website https://www.centexlobos.com/
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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.

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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

PeriodKit manufacturerShirt sponsorOther sponsors
2024–presentAnemiZ Tejas [8] Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Hays Co. Outfitters, Remixers

Players and Staff

Current technical staff

PositionName
Technical Director Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg Luis Alvarado
Head coach Flag of Spain.svg Jonas Hunt
Assistant coach Flag of Mexico.svg 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.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Nicaragua.svg  NCA Jeferson Ordoñez
2 DF Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg  HON Samuel Alvarez
3 DF Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Rockshell Antwi
4 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Luc Finelli
5 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Alessandro Ferrin
6 MF Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg  HON Rolando Isai Villanueva
7 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Aidan Phelan
8 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brian Franco
9 FW Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  BEL Kimia Kassanda
10 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Edwin Espinal
11 MF Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg  HON Denis Ariola
13 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Xavier Menefeld
14 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Raven Littles
15 FW Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg  HON Michael Quintanilla
16 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Antonio Rios
17 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Maxwell White
No.Pos.NationPlayer
18 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brady Baxter
19 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jomar Reyes
20 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Amir Simpson
25 MF Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  VEN Leo Bracho
26 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Fredy Sosa
27 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jude Bosshardt
33 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Peter Rogenthien
37 DF Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  COD Kibukila Mbula
77 MF Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg  HON Ricardo Ponce
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Gregory Gelson
— GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sean Mattivi
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Rocky Perez
— DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Vicenzo Quezada
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Josiah Saahene
— MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Salil Subedi

Statistics

USL League 2

SeasonLeagueConferenceDivisionRegular seasonPositionPlayoffs USOC Top goalscorer(s)Goals
GPWLDGFGAGDPtsDiv.Conf.Overall
2024 USL2 SouthernLone Star121922146-2556th29th121stDNQ 1st QR Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg Michael Quintanilla9
2025 USL2 SouthernLone Star123722630-4117th27th104thDNQ Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg Michael Quintanilla9
Total2441644776-2916----- Flag of Honduras (2022-).svg Michael Quintanilla18

Gulf Coast Premier League

SeasonLeagueDivisionRegular seasonPositionPlayoffs U.S. Open Cup
GPWLDGFGAPtsDiv.Overall
2017 TPSL N/A8323191112N/A4th
DNQDNE
2018 GCPL West10370103194th
12thDNQ 1st Qualifying Round
2019 GCPL West103611924105th
14thDNQDNE
2020 GCPL WestSeason cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic [10] 1st Qualifying Round
2021 GCPL WestInformation not availableDNE
2022 GCPL West93422217113rd
5thQuarterfinalsDNE
2023 GCPL West7601188191st
4th2nd PlaceDNE

Awards and honors

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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