STARS began as a dream when Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) was founded in 1982. 22 years later, that dream was realized with the launch of STARS. In its inaugural season, STARS had over 600 participants in its recreational soccer league, United Soccer. As of 2013, STARS serves over 6,000 participants on several campuses across the Phoenix Valley. STARS is, and will always be, open to everyone in the community.