Our Club
ABOUT BAYOU CITY LOBOS
OUR MISSION
Bayou City Lobos exists to develop confident players, strong teammates, and resilient young leaders through the game of soccer.
We provide a positive, challenging environment where athletes of all abilities receive high-level training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow both on and off the field. Our focus is long-term player development — building technical skill, game intelligence, work ethic, and character.
We proudly support the multi-sport athlete, believing that diverse athletic experiences help young players develop stronger movement, creativity, and a lifelong love of sports.
Rooted in the Spring Branch community, we strive to create a club culture where players support one another, families feel connected, and the love of the game lasts a lifetime.
Meet Our Team
LEADERSHIP
Mira Mupier
Co-founder / Technical Director
mira@bayoucitylobos.comBorn in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in Houston, Texas, Mira developed a passion for soccer at an early age. He attended Langham Creek High School, where he remains the third all-time leading scorer in the school’s history.
Mira played elite youth soccer with Houston Texans Soccer Club, winning back-to-back National Championships in 2001 and 2002. He continued his playing career at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, competing at the NCAA Division I level for four years and finishing among the program’s top five all-time leading scorers.
Following college, Mira played professionally both in the United States and internationally. He began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) and D.C. United (MLS) before continuing abroad with Aguila FC in El Salvador and Blokhus FC in Denmark’s Second Division.
After transitioning into coaching, Mira built an extensive coaching resume across both the United States and Europe. His experience includes serving as Assistant Coach at San Jacinto College (NJCAA Division I) and holding multiple coaching roles in Denmark. He also serves as an Olympic Development Program (ODP) Coach, helping identify and develop top youth talent within the U.S. Soccer player pathway.
Mira holds a UEFA B Coaching License, earned in Aalborg, Denmark, and maintains strong ties to the European game. He frequently visits Denmark with his two children and is fluent in French and Danish.
Priscilla Blossom
Co-founder / Head of Operations
priscilla@bayoucitylobos.comPriscilla Blossom is the Co-Founder and Head of Operations for Bayou City Lobos, where she oversees the club’s marketing, communications, finance, and day-to-day administrative operations.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Priscilla grew up with a deep love for the game of soccer. Coming from a Brazilian family where futbol is part of the culture, the passion for the sport has always been present and is now shared with her two sons, who both play within the Lobos program.
Priscilla attended Langham Creek High School, where she played soccer and first connected with fellow Lobos co-founder Mira Mupier through their shared love of the game. She continued playing recreationally for more than a decade through the Houston Women’s Soccer Association.
Professionally, Priscilla brings extensive leadership experience from the energy industry, where she spent 17 years working in finance, business development, and marketing. She is currently working toward U.S. Soccer coaching licenses to further expand her understanding of the game and player development pathway.
Priscilla holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Houston Christian University, as well as an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. She also previously served as Chair of the Discover Fitness Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing gymnastics opportunities to children with disabilities.
Her husband, Patrick Blossom, is also actively involved with the club, supporting Lobos in many areas whenever needed.
Our Coaches
COACHING STAFF
Hernan Valencia
Coach
Bio coming soon…
Jason Martinez
Coach
jason@bayoucitylobos.comJason Martinez is a U.S. Soccer Federation-licensed coach with more than a decade of experience working with players from the U6 level through adult men’s teams.
As a player, Jason won back-to-back North Texas State Cup championships in 2005 and 2006, reaching the State Cup Finals in 2007. He continued at Tyler Junior College, capturing a National Championship.
Noah Pearlman
Coach
noah@bayoucitylobos.comNoah Pearlman is entering his first full season with Bayou City Lobos. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Noah grew up playing club soccer with Tampa Bay United.
He recently graduated from Swarthmore College, where he competed on the varsity soccer team and served as a team captain.
Tori Ruvalcaba
Coach
tori@bayoucitylobos.comTori Ruvalcaba has been involved in soccer since the age of four. She played competitive club soccer with Albion Hurricanes FC and Challenge Soccer Club.
Today, Tori focuses on helping young athletes grow in confidence, skill, and love for the game.
Josue Palomino
Coach
josue@bayoucitylobos.comJosue Palomino is a Houston native who has been involved in soccer his entire life. He began playing in Sugar Land before continuing his development with Houston Texans Soccer Club and the Houston Dynamo Academy.
He holds a U.S. Soccer “C” Coaching License and currently coaches at The Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart.