western
Sports Rush: A Study In Soccer
By Rush Olson at Fort Worth Weekly
· July 10, 2026
· 8 min read
Like a lot of former college students, Brandon Aubrey didn’t end up working in the field for which he went to school. “Went off to play D-I soccer at Notre Dame, won a national championship there as a freshman, and then was skilled enough to get drafted in the first round (of the MLS SuperDraft). Th
Key takeaway That's where it all went downhill,” he told me in the video interview for this column.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The story of Brandon Aubrey and Eddie Lewis has a unique connection to the Fort Worth community, particularly in the realm of sports and education. As a city with a strong presence of Texas Christian University, which has its own athletic programs, including soccer, the idea of adapting skills from one sport to another, as Aubrey did, or creating innovative training methods, as Lewis did, resonates locally. The fact that Lewis's company, TOCA Football, has expanded to North Texas, with the addition of TOCA Social soccer bars and restaurants, brings this story closer to home. Fort Worth residents can now experience the training concept that Lewis developed, and potentially, local soccer players can benefit from this technology. The presence of TOCA Football in the area also highlights the growing interest in soccer in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, which could have a positive impact on local youth soccer programs and the development of the sport in the region.
About this story
Original reporting by Fort Worth Weekly . The Fort Worth surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit Fort Worth Weekly . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: western ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Weekly ·
Reading time: 8 min
Get more The Fort Worth stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering western and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Like a lot of former college students, Brandon Aubrey didn’t end up working in the field for which he went to school. “Went off to play D-I soccer at Notre Dame, won a national championship there as a freshman, and then was skilled enough to get drafted in the first round (of the MLS SuperDraft). Th
When was this published? This article was first published on July 10, 2026 by Fort Worth Weekly and curated for The Fort Worth readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Rush Olson at Fort Worth Weekly. To learn more about how The Fort Worth selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more western coverage from The Fort Worth, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More western →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter