Welcome to the 2025-2026 Olympic Development Program registration page for Illinois Youth Soccer! This is your starting point to sign up for ODP. This program is for players born between 2008-2015. It provides key information on eligibility, winter‑training dates, registration opening (typically in early September), uniform ordering deadlines, and links to register as either a field player or goalkeeper once available.If you have any questions about the registration process or program details, please contact odp@illinoisyouthsoccer.org for assistance.
Important Dates
August – Winter Training Dates Posted
September 1 – Registration Opens
October 21 – Uniform Order Deadline (NEW players only)
October 31 – Registration Deadline (unless age group fills)
November 10 – ODP Introductory Webinar
November 15 & 16 – First weekend of Indoor Training starts
Eligibility
Registration for Illinois ODP is open to all soccer players in Illinois born in 2008-2015. ODP provides a platform for players to develop their skills and compete at a high level. The training is designed to be inclusive and provide every player with the chance to showcase their abilities and potentially be selected for the Illinois State Team.
ODP Process
- ODP Winter Training – open to all (“tryout” phase)
- ODP State Team Selection – selected after winter program
- ODP Midwest Summer ID – top players from Illinois invited
- ODP Midwest Regional Team – selected from the Summer ID
- ODP Interregional Event – competition for 4 regional teams
- ODP National Select Team – selected from the Interregional Event
Registration
Registration will open September 1 and the deadline will be October 31 or until age group is full. Registrations links will be published below.
Field Player Registration
Goalkeeper Registration
Schedule
Winter Training Schedule
All training sessions listed on the Winter Training schedule are included in the registration.
Friendly Event Schedule
Friendly events are by invitation only and require an additional fee.
Locations
2009-2015 Girls & Boys Age Groups
MercyHealth Sportscore Two
8800 E. Riverside Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111
2008 Girls & Boys Age Groups
Schaumburg Sport Center
1141 W. Irving Park Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Uniform
The ODP training uniform is required for all participants. Players retuning from the 2024/2025 season do NOT need to purchase a new uniform. All NEW players must order the training uniform. Deadline to order October 21
Field Player Uniform
Goalkeeper Uniform
Coaching Staff
Overview
Illinois Youth Soccer’s ODP coaching staff is comprised of the state’s most skilled and experienced coaches. Every Head Coach holds at least a US Soccer Federation National “C” License, with many also possessing “A” and “B” licenses or serving as Coach Educators for the U.S. Soccer Federation. Assistant coaches are required to have a minimum of a US Soccer Federation National “D” License. Additionally, our ODP staff includes talented local college coaches from all divisions, ensuring a comprehensive and highly qualified coaching team dedicated to player development.
Forms
Financial Assistance Application
Illinois Youth Soccer Association provides an application for financial assistance for those interested in participating in ODP. The application form can be found below. Please make sure to complete the form and provide the additional required documents to be considered.
Training Absence Form
If you are going to miss a training session, please complete the absence form.
Newsletter
Starting in November there will be a weekly newsletter sent out to all participants. These newsletters include important program updates. Newsletters will also be posted on this page for those who miss an email.