Crossbar: Building a Soccer Community Center in North Texas — with Tom Boyce

In this episode, Tom Boyce, co-owner of Crossbar and London Calling TX, shares how these two soccer spaces are redefining culture in North Texas.From weekday pickup and late-night leagues to homeschool sessions and family-friendly weekends, Crossbar has created a space where adults can play, relax, and connect while their kids grow up around the game.Tom and Ian dive into:• How the adult-first, kid-friendly model changes the soccer experience.• The “winner-stays-on” pickup system that keeps games competitive and fun.• Why Denton’s cash-rollover challenge became a local legend.• The crossover between Crossbar and London Calling in growing community culture.• How partnerships with leagues, gyms, and coaches expand opportunity across DFW.This episode is a reminder that soccer isn’t just a sport — it’s a community heartbeat.⚽ Key Talking Points• Crossbar’s mission: create adult-first soccer community centers where parents can play too.• Locations: Dallas (formerly Richardson) and Denton, both with full-service bars and turf.• League nights: Open, Co-Ed, and Over-30 divisions.• Pickup culture: 5v5, first to two goals, winner stays — no cleats allowed.• GoodRec and FieldSpace apps for sign-ups and scheduling.• The cash-rollover pickup pot that’s become part of Denton soccer lore.• Daytime blocks for homeschoolers, youth training, and open play.• Community partnerships with gyms, coaches, and local soccer groups.• Expansion plans: new outdoor turf and long-term franchise potential.• “Happy parents = better players.” The ripple effect of Crossbar’s culture.💬 Quotes from Tom Boyce“We’re adult-first, but kids are always welcome. It’s a soccer community center.”“If parents are comfortable, coaches can coach and kids can just play.”“Pickup should be fun — 5v5, winner stays, no pressure, no cleats.”“That cash pot in Denton? It started small, now it’s legendary.”“We’re not here to nickel-and-dime. We’re here to belong.”“Think the Cheers bar — but for soccer.”📲 Connect with Tom Boyce📷 Instagram: @crossbar.dallas📷 Instagram: @londoncallingtx🌐 Websites:🔗 www.crossbardallas.com🔗 www.londoncallingtx.com⚽ Follow Chat By The Pitch🐦 X (Twitter): @ChatByThePitch📷 Instagram: @ChatByThePitch📘 Facebook: Chat By The Pitch#ChatByThePitch #Crossbar #LondonCallingTX #DallasSoccer #DFWSoccer #AdultSoccer #PickupSoccer #IndoorSoccer #DentonTX #RichardsonTX #SoccerCommunity #SoccerParents #YouthSoccerParents #TexasSoccer #NorthTexasSoccer #SoccerCulture #FiveASide #CommunitySoccerMentioned in this episode:***Cursing Warning*** TeamPlayr: Find and join the perfect youth
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