Pre-ODP 2016 & 2017

August – Pre-ODP Winter Training Dates Posted

September 1 – Registration Session 1 Opens

September 24 – Uniform Store Opens

October 27 – Uniform Order Deadline

October 31 – Registration Deadline Session 1 (or until full)

November 10 – Pre-ODP Webinar

November 15 & 16 – First weekend of Session 1 starts

Illinois Pre-ODP is open to all soccer players in Illinois born in 2016 & 2017. Pre-ODP provides a platform for players to develop their skills and train at a high level. There are no State Team selections in Pre-ODP. Additionally, Pre-ODP is a neutral training program, welcoming players from all leagues, clubs and competition platforms.

ODP & Club Participation

According to the U.S. Soccer Bylaws (updated May 2025), an Organization Member (such as a club or state association) cannot block or penalize a player’s participation in ODP based on their club affiliation.

Bylaw 603 | Interplay:

• Section 1: An Organization Member cannot require that all players of another Organization Member register with them just to allow some to participate. Only players who choose to participate must register, but they must follow the normal registration rules.

• Section 2: An Organization Member (other than a professional league) “shall not discriminate against the participation of players, teams, coaches or clubs on the basis of that player, coach, team, or club’s membership in, or affiliation with, another Organization Member.”

That means a club cannot tell a player they cannot do ODP if they are already playing with a club. Denying ODP participation on that basis would be considered discrimination under the bylaws.

U.S. Soccer’s bylaws protect players’ right to participate in both club and ODP. A club cannot impose restrictions preventing dual participation.

There will be two opportunities to join Pre-ODP, Session 1 and/or Session 2. Each session includes 4 training dates, with each training being 1.5 hours long and participation in a 5th date which will be the Pre-ODP Festival. The cost is $375/session, players can sign up for one or both sessions. There will only be 50 spots available for each session. Registration closes October 28 or until full.

Pre-ODP – Session 1

Pre-ODP – Session 2

Winter Training Schedule – Girls

Winter Training Schedule – Boys

Winter Training Schedule – Girls

Winter Training Schedule – Boys

2016-2017 Age Group
Schaumburg Sport Center
1141 W. Irving Park Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193

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. Orders can be placed starting September 24. Deadline to order October 27

Pre-ODP Uniform

Financial Assistance Application
Illinois Youth Soccer Association provides an application for financial assistance for those interested in participating in Pre-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.

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.

The Pre-ODP Festival will take place in early February. Only those who are registered for a Pre-ODP session this winter can participate in this event. For more information regarding the Festival will be sent in January. Players will be split into teams and play 3 games that day. In the past Missouri and Wisconsin ODP have sent teams to participate in the festival.