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The two-time defending National Champions, Libertyville FC 1974 (17U Champs in 2022 and 18U Champs in 2023) lead a talented group of Illinois teams that head to Orlando to compete for the ultimate prize in youth soccer, the US Youth Soccer National Championship.  The ONLY way teams can compete in the USYS National Championships is…

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Seven Illinois teams will take on competition from around the country with the hopes of “Claiming the Cup” at the 2024 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup.  The National event concludes a journey that included state and regional competitions with the Illinois teams earning their spot by proving to be the best in the Illinois…

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25 Illinois teams from 15 different clubs will be competing in the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships that kicks-off on Friday, June 21. Each of these teams have EARNED their spot into the Regional event either thru the Illinois State Cup, US Youth Soccer Midwest Conference or US Youth Soccer Elite 64. The Regional…

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18 Illinois teams will represent the “Land Of Lincoln” and look to take the next step towards earning a US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup title when the compete at the USYS Midwest Presidents Cup in Sioux Falls. Play kicks-off Friday and for those that survive and advance, they will compete for the Regional Championship…

Continue Reading 18 Teams Head To US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup

Started in 2017, the Illinois Cup is a state championship tournament open to Illinois Youth Soccer member travel and high-level rec teams. This in-state only tournament follows a similar format as the other Cup competition (State & Presidents) and offers teams that may not be ready for the State Cup or Presidents Cup, the chance…

Continue Reading Illinois Cup Semis & Finals

One step closer . . . 18 Illinois teams are one step closer to the most coveted prize in youth soccer, The US Youth Soccer National Championship. The Illinois State Cup Finals will take place Friday and Saturday in Rockford with State Champions earning a spot in the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships. Win…

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Annually, Illinois Youth Soccer recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on and off the pitch. Congratulations to our 2024 winners, who will now be nominated for US Youth Soccer Regional Awards. 2025 Illinois Youth Soccer Award nominations are February 1 and can be found here. Click here for a list of previous award…

Continue Reading 2024 Illinois Youth Soccer Award Winners

17 Illinois Youth Soccer member teams will try to earn their place in the 2024 US Youth Soccer National Championships by advancing thru USYS National League P.R.O. Playoffs this weekend in Tampa, FL. The impressive number of Illinois teams ties Eastern Pennsylvania for the second most from a state, just behind host Florida, who sends…

Continue Reading 17 Illinois Teams Set To Compete In USYS NL P.R.O. Playoffs In Tampa

Not all players are ready for competitive travel club play. Illinois Youth Soccer has 70+ Recreational and Grassroots programs for those players and families who want to play but aren’t looking for the travel soccer experience. Registration for many of these leagues are open for the upcoming Spring season, so don’t delay and register today…

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