About City Futsal
Built for the way we play.
A family-run soccer community creating neighborhood venues where players can compete, develop, belong, and keep coming back.
Our Mission
A place to play. A place to belong.
City Futsal builds neighborhood spaces where every player at every level has a place to play, develop, belong, and return to.
How it started
Players first. Family always.
Brothers Esteban and Manuel Mariel grew up with the game, represented U.S. youth national teams, and played at SMU. In 2011, they turned that experience into a small futsal-focused training program.
What began with balls, goals, and borrowed court time became year-round leagues, pickup, tournaments, camps, and purpose-built places to gather. The Mariel family still runs City Futsal with the same belief: give people a good game and a place that feels like home.
Why Futsal
The game includes every player.
Futsal is played in tighter spaces, with a smaller ball and a quick rhythm. Players get more touches, solve more problems, and learn to move with purpose. The result is technical ability, confidence, and a better feel for the game. That's why the world's best grew up on the small court. Ready to see what it does for your game?
The City Futsal standard
How we take care of the game.
01 - Self
Show up ready
Ready for the game, ready for the work, and ready to be part of the community around you.
02 - Space
Respect the home field
Every court and field should feel clean, cared for, and ready for the next group that walks in.
03 - Service
Treat everyone like family
Players, parents, coaches, referees, and guests should feel welcomed, supported, and known.
Our History
Every chapter has made more room for people to play.
2011
Dallas Futsal is born
City Futsal, initially known as Dallas Futsal, was established. Its first tournament, hosted at the SMU Crum facility, drew 80 teams. This year marked the launch of the first City Futsal league season and the introduction of Youth and Adult Pickup Game programs to provide playing opportunities for all.
2012
A home in Carrollton
City Futsal secured a home at IAD in Carrollton, TX, renting 2 to 6 courts monthly. This year also saw the establishment of the Futsal Developmental Soccer Program (FDSP), the first Youth Futsal for Soccer training program in the U.S., distinguishing City Futsal as a pioneer in futsal education.
2013
Expanding relationships
The organization initiated an Exchange Program with Santos FC from Brazil, enhancing American players’ and families’ exposure to Brazilian culture and futsal style. Futsal leagues became a year-round activity, with winter and summer leagues attracting over 200 teams and fall and spring leagues over 50 teams.
2014
National and international presence
City Futsal hosted its first International tournament and festival in Carrollton, positioning itself as a national and international powerhouse in the futsal community by claiming various titles.
2015
Growth and expansion
The year marked the opening of City Futsal’s second location in Richardson, TX, effectively duplicating the successful Carrollton operation. Additionally, City Futsal competed in the World Futsal Championships in Barcelona, Spain, further establishing its international presence.
2016
Professional futsal league
Mark Cuban joined the ownership group of the new Professional Futsal League, marking a significant milestone. The partnership with AAU Sports and the hosting of Barcelona FC Camps in Dallas showcased City Futsal’s expanding influence in the sport.
2017
New ventures
City Futsal embarked on developing Small-Sided Soccer Facilities at the Dallas Farmers Market and entered the youth soccer market with City FC, indicating its broader commitment to soccer and futsal development.
2018 - 2019
City Futsal Sports Park
The Dallas location officially opened in May 2019, with City Futsal operating from three locations and one satellite location. The introduction of Adult Leagues at the Dallas location catered to a growing community interest.
2020 - 2021
Pandemic adjustments
Adjustments were made in response to the pandemic, focusing operations on the Dallas location, including the addition of a 5v5 turf field, while shutting down the Carrollton and Richardson facilities.
2022 - 2026
Continued Growth
The Colony opens at Austin Ranch. The next phase expands the neighborhood-venue model across North Texas.
The long view
18 neighborhood venues across DFW.
City Futsal is building toward a connected network of local places to play. Grapevine is planned for 2026, with Allen, North Dallas, and Keller following in 2027.
Come Play
The story keeps moving every time the ball rolls.
Ready to see what City Futsal does for your game?