Osvaldo Madrid Signs With Texas A&M International
The United South High School soccer standout will continue his career with TAMIU's men's program next year.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Soccer
Osvaldo Madrid officially signed with Texas A&M International University on November 11 at a ceremony held at United South High School, with his family in attendance. He will leave the United South Panthers after his senior season to play soccer for TAMIU next year.
Why it matters
The commitment keeps a Laredo-area player in the local collegiate program, and Madrid said relationships with current TAMIU players and staying close to family played a role in his choice. It gives Laredo soccer fans a homegrown player to follow at the college level.
Madrid led the United South team with 8 goals in a prior season and was later named co-All-District 30-6A Midfielder of the Year after scoring 15 goals and logging 14 assists. His summer play for the Laredo Heat in USL2 came as the team's second-youngest player.
The players
Texas A&M International University
Texas A&M International University is a public university in Laredo, Texas, and part of the Texas A&M University System.
Laredo Heat
The Laredo Heat is a USL2 soccer club based in Laredo, Texas, that competes in the regional summer development circuit.
The details
The signing ceremony was held at United South High School, and Madrid's family attended. Madrid plans to study kinesiology at TAMIU, and he aims to eventually become a soccer coach.
Timeline
Prior season: Madrid led the United South team with eight goals and was named co-district Midfielder of the Year.
Summer of the prior year: Madrid played for the Laredo Heat in USL2.
November 11: Madrid officially signed with Texas A&M International University.
Next year: Madrid leaves United South High School to play for TAMIU.
Season Trajectory
Madrid's move extends a local pipeline in which Laredo-area players continue into TAMIU's men's soccer program, where former teammates already compete. The decision reflects how regional college programs can retain homegrown talent by offering players a path close to home.
Local fans and fantasy players tracking Laredo-area talent can follow Madrid as he moves from United South to TAMIU's men's program next year. His college career will be the next measure of his development as a midfielder.
The takeaway
Local high school athletes often find that staying close to home and to familiar teammates can make a college transition smoother. Madrid's choice shows how personal relationships can shape a decision as much as athletic opportunity.
Further reading
Follow more local coverage in the Soccer section for updates on Laredo-area players and programs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
