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. 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. In the Lobos' inaugural season, the club won the Texas Cup title. However, following the 2017 season, the Lobos withdrew from the TPSL and joined the Gulf Coast Premier League. The Central Texas Lobos also entered the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification round.
In early 2019, it was announced that the Lobos would be moving to a new permanent 4 acre practice facility in South Austin. 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. 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 Anemi Z'Tejas Hays Co. Outfitters 2025 Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Hays Co. Outfitters, Remixers 2026 — Over The Moon, Electrolit
Players and Staff Current technical staff PositionName Technical Director Luis Alvarado Head coach Jonas Hunt Assistant coach César Santos
2026 Roster As of June 1, 2026
Statistics
+ GamesRankPlayerYearsGames PlayedMinutes1 Rockshell Antwi2024 -201,8101 Michael Quintanilla2024 -201,6203 Samuel Alvarez2024 -181,3094 Aidan Phelan2024 -161,3905 Luc Finelli2025 -121,0755 Edwin Espinal2025 -121,0615 Kimia Kassanda2025 -129195 Rolando Isai2024 -128775 Brian Franco202586305 Wilmer Irias202412559
+ GoalsRankPlayerYearsGoals Scored1 Michael Quintanilla2024 -182 Raven Littles2025 -63 Edwin Espinal2025 -4
USL League 2 Season League Conference Division Regular season Position Playoffs USOCTop goalscorer(s) Goals2024USL2SouthernLone Star121922146-2556th29th121stDNQ1st QR Michael Quintanilla 92025USL2SouthernLone Star123722630-4117th27th104thDNQ Michael Quintanilla 92026USL2SouthernLone Star122372335-1297thDNQ Total366191170111-4125----- Michael Quintanilla18
Gulf Coast Premier League Season League Division Regular season Position Playoffs U.S. Open Cup2017TPSLN/A8323191112N/A4thDNQDNE2018GCPLWest10370103194th12thDNQ1st Qualifying Round2019GCPLWest103611924105th14thDNQDNE2020GCPLWestSeason cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic1st Qualifying Round2021GCPLWestInformation not availableDNE2022GCPLWest93422217113rd5thQuarterfinalsDNE2023GCPLWest7601188191st4th2nd PlaceDNE
Awards and honors Gulf Coast Premier League Runners-up: 2023 Texas Cup Champions: 2017
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