The tournament will provide a once-in-a lifetime experience for Houstonians, with the city leveraging the spirit of the event to leave a lasting legacy to football in the United States. Houston already supports many youth recreational programs and competitive clubs under South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA), with over 100,000 members.

Houston Dynamo became the fourth professional team in Houston. The Dynamo won back-to-back MLS Cups in 2006 and 2007 and are one of the top franchises in MLS. The others are the Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Texans (NFL), and Houston Rockets (NBA).