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From Gus Bender, Illinois Youth Soccer President
After a 2016/17 soccer year filled with mandates from US Soccer, we are excited for a soccer year full of new opportunities. The Fall season is underway and hopefully this new e-publication will help you to navigate through the process and due to some staff changes, point you to the correct program administrators at Illinois Youth Soccer. We welcomed Adam Howarth as our Director of Coaching in June and just recently Katie O’Malley joined us as our new Registration, Events & Communication Assistant. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions about the benefits of being a member organization of Illinois Youth Soccer.
In addition to information for this Fall, we are planning for the Spring season and you can find details about Spring State Cup, Presidents Cup, Illinois Cup, the 2nd Spring Soccer Festival and our redesigned 9v9 competition Junior Cup. All these programs offer playing opportunities for teams of all skill levels from the most elite to recreational teams.
I wish you much luck this Fall season and thank you for supporting Illinois Youth Soccer and our programs.
-Gus Bender, Illinois Youth Soccer President
ank You Sponsors Illinois Youth Soccer State Office
1655 South Arlington Heights Road, Suite 201 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 Telephone: (847) 290-1577 . Fax: (847) 290-1576 e-mail: info@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (except holidays): 10:00 am - 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (closed from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Directions: From 1-90, exit at Arlington Heights Road and travel north to just past Golf Road (Route 58). The Illinois Youth Soccer State Office and the Illinois Referee Committee offices are located in a two-story glass building on the east side of the street that can be identified by a flag pole and the Illinois Youth Soccer logo at the entrance.
Office Staff & Program Directors:
Executive Director: Mary Jane Bender mjb@illinoisyouthsoccer.org Associate Director: Meaghan Kinser mk@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Director of Coaching / Technical Director: Adam Howarth doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Director of Marketing and Communications: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org Soccer For Success Director: Alejandra Jurado alej@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
ODP Director & MRL Administrator: Jonathan Orlicz odp@illinoisyouthsoccer.org Coaching Education Administrator: Ivan Rico cep@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Registration, Events & Communications Assistant: Katie O’Malley katie@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
State Cup, Presidents Cup & Illinois Cup Director: Bill Bruno bill@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Tournament Director & Recreational Referee Director: Hugh Orlicz Inner City Program Director: Dorian Figgers
TopSoccer Director: Shawn Danhouser
Board of Directors:
President: Gus Bender Vice President / Central District Commissioner: David Hicks Treasurer: Flo Dyson Secretary/Southern District Commissioner: Stu Kasten Northern District Commissioner: Charlie Dyson Recreational Program Director: Dale Litney Hispanic Programs: Salvador Arroyo Director: Bob Berkley Director: Kelly Fairwood Director: Jake Mooney
www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
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Of Illinois Youth Soccer
The world of soccer is full of abbreviations, IYSA, USYS, USSF and on and on. It’s hard to keep track. Here is a cheat sheet to help you sort thru the alphabet soup of abbreviations in the soccer world in Illinois
CEP: Coaching Education Program Whether you are a beginning parent coach or an elite level travel team coach, Illinois Youth Soccer provides the latest US Soccer certification and licensing coaching courses in English and Spanish. US Soccer licensed instructors provide the latest coaching information, techniques and tools to help you handle the challenges of coaching in a fun, learning environment.
CIYSL: Central Illinois Youth Soccer League A member competitive league of Illinois Youth Soccer. Founded in 1980, CIYSL serves over 200 teams in the central part of the state and in 2010 expanded to include CIYSL-North, for teams in the greater Chicagoland area.
DCC: Digital Coaching Center The DCC is a state-of-the art online educational platform. The DCC allows coaches to create a personal profile, register for courses, communicate with technical staff, take part in online courses, create session plans with an online graphics tool, access an archive of U.S. Soccer training sessions and much more.
ILLOWA Not an abbreviation. ILLOWA is the Illinois Youth Soccer member competitive league that services teams along the Illinois / Iowa border. ISRC: Illinois State Referee Committee Want to be a referee? The ISRC handles all referee training and certification for Illinois
IWSL: Illinois Women’s Soccer League The IWSL is the premier amateur women’s soccer league in the state. With over 1200 youth and adult teams, the IWSL is the world’s oldest and largest all female soccer league.
IYSA: Illinois Youth Soccer Association That’s us. Proudly serving the Illinois soccer community since 1975, Illinois Youth Soccer is one of Illinois’ largest youth sports organizations with over 87,000 registered players. We are the official state association of US Youth Soccer and a member of the US Soccer Federation. MRL: Midwest Regional League US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional League provides an opportunity for the most competitive teams in the Midwest to play each other on a scheduled basis while also competing for placement in the prestigious US Youth Soccer Regional Championships, as well as automatic qualification into the highlycompetitive US Youth Soccer National League.
ODP: Olympic Development Program ODP is the first step in the identification process for the National and Olympic Teams. The Illinois Youth Soccer Association conducts the program for US Soccer under the jurisdiction of the US Olympic Committee. The purpose of this prestigious program is to identify players on the basis of open tryouts and develop them to represent their state, region, and the United States in soccer competition.
SLYSA: St. Louis Youth Soccer Association SLYSA is the newest Illinois Youth Soccer competitive league and features over 950 teams. The Illinois portion of SLYSA, services 180 teams in the southern portion of the state.
SPD: State Premiership Division Illinois Youth Soccer started the State Premiership Division in Spring 2013 with support from our competitive member leagues. This exclusive competition was designed to give elite teams that are registered with Illinois Youth Soccer competitive member leagues an opportunity to compete against the other top teams in the state.
USSF: US Soccer Federation USSF is the governing body of soccer in the United States. Illinois Youth Soccer is the Official State Association and a Charter Member of US Soccer. USYS: US Youth Soccer Illinois Youth Soccer is a member of US Youth Soccer, the country’s largest youth sports organization. Members of Illinois Youth Soccer are also members of US Youth Soccer. YSSL: Young Sportsmen’s Soccer League Illinois Youth Soccer’s largest boys competitive league with over 1,600 teams. Started in 1968, the YSSL offerrs divisions for teams of all skill levels.
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The Illinois Youth Soccer office is open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm to assist you with your soccer needs. Here is a breakdown of which Illinois Youth Soccer Staff member you should contact for a specific program or event.
Illinois Youth Soccer Staff
Junior Cup (11U & 12U Event)
Mary Jane Bender, Executive Director Adam Howarth, Director Of Coaching Meaghan Kinser, Associate Director Chris Jamrozy, Marketing & Communications Director Ivan Rico, Coaching Education Administrator Jonathan Orlicz, MRL & ODP Administrator Ale Jurado, Soccer For Succes Director Katie O’Malley, Registration & Communications Assistant
Office Contact: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
Office Contacts: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
Office Contact: Jonathan (JD) Orlicz odp@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 109
Chicago Beach Soccer Tournament
Ale Jurado alej@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 108
Club Coaching Clinics
Adam Howarth doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 107
Coaching Education
Office Contact: Ivan Rico cep@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 106
Adam Howarth doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 107
Illinois Cup
Marketing, Advertising & Sponsorships
Office Contact: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
Midwest Regional League (MRL)
MRL Qualifying Division (13U Teams ONLY)
Office Contact: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
Notification to Travel/Guest Player Permits
Office Contact: Katie O’Malley katie@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 107
Out of State Player Requests
Office Contact: Katie O’Malley katie@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 107
Presidents Cup
Office Contact: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
Office Contact: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
Tournament Director: Bill Bruno bill@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Insurance Certificates & Claims
Adam Howarth doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 107
Tournament Director: Bill Bruno bill@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Office Contact: Meaghan Kinser mk@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 102
Recreational Clinics
Recreational Programs
Office Contact: Meaghan Kinser mk@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 102
Mary Jane Bender mjb@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 101
Recreational Director: Dale Litney rec@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Regional Championships
Office Contact: Meaghan Kinser mk@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 102
Soccer For Success / Inner City Programs
Office Contacts: Ale Jurado alej@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 108
Spring Soccer Festival
Office Contact: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
State Cup
Office Contact: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
Tournament Director: Bill Bruno bill@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
State Premiership Division
Office Contact: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 103
Tournament Passes
Office Contact: Katie O’Malley katie@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 107
Tournament Sanctioning
Office Contact: Ivan Rico cep@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 847-290-1577 ext 106
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September 15: Spring State Cup, Presidents Cup & Illinois Cup
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September 15: Spring 2018 Junior Cup Registration Opens September 30: YSSL Silent Weekend
October 1: IWSL Silent Sunday
October 15: CIYSL Silent Sideline
March 11: YSSL Scheduling Meeting
March 21: Coaches Connection Meeting; IYSA Office April 7: YSSL Spring Season Begins
April 7: ILLOWA Spring Season Begins April 15: IWSL Spring Season Begins
April 21: Open Cup Play-In Weekend: Rockford
April 30: Spring Cup Group Play Game Change Request Deadline
May 5-6: 2007 (11U) Junior Cup Group Play: Plainfield
October 20-22: Fall Cup Group Play Weekend; Rockford
May 5-6: Illinois Youth Soccer Spring Soccer Festival
Division games
May 12-13: 2006 (12U) Junior Cup Group Play: Rockford
October 29: Play by deadline for 2005 (13U) Illinois MRL Qualifying November 4-5: Fall State Cup Quarterfinals & Semifinals; Rockford
November 4-5: Fall Presidents Cup Semifinals & Finals; Rockford
November 5: CIYSL Fall Season Ends
November 11: Fall State Cup Finals; Rockford
November 12: YSSL & IWSL Fall Season Ends
December 3: SLYSA-IL Fall Season Ends
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December 13: Coaches Connection Meeting; IYSA Office January 2: SLYSA-IL Spring Registration Deadline February 1: YSSL Spring Registration Deadline
May 12-13: Spring Cup Group Play Weekend: Rockford May 13: YSSL Silent Weekend
May 25-28: Spring State Cup Quarterfinals and Semifinals,
May 25-28: Spring Presidents Cup Semis and Finals May 25-28: Spring Illinois Cup Semis and Finals June 1: YSSL Fall 2018 Registration Opens June 1: IWSL Fall 2018 Registration Opens June 2: Spring State Cup Finals
June 2: Junior Cup Semis & Finals
June 3: SLYSA-IL Spring Season Ends June 10: YSSL Spring Season Ends
June 14-18: US Youth Soccer Region II Presidents Cup: Cincinatti, OH
February 1: IWSL Spring Registration Deadline
June 20: Coaches Connection Meeting; IYSA Office
February 6: Spring State Cup, Presidents Cup & Illinois Cup Registration Deadline
July 12-15: US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup: Westfield, IN
February 1: CIYSL Spring Registration Deadline
February 8: Spring State Premiership Applications Due February 27: SLYSA-IL Spring Season Begins February 23: Spring Cup Brackets Announced February 23: YSSL Spring Seeding Meeting
February 27: Junior Cup Registration Deadline March 4: Illowa Scheduling Meeting
March 9: Spring Open Cup Game Change Request Deadline March 9: Junior Cup Brackets Announced
June 21-26: US Youth Soccer Midwest Championships: Westfield, IN July 23-29: US Youth Soccer National Championships: Frisco, TX September 19: Coaches Connection Meeting; IYSA Office August 25-26: Fall Open Cup Play-Ins: Rockford October 20-21: Fall Cup Group Play: Rockford
November 2-4: Fall State Cup Quarterfinals & Semifinals: Rockford
November 2-4: Fall Presidents Cup & Illinois Cup Semis & Finals: Rockford
November 10: Fall State Cup Finals: Rockford
December 19: Coaches Connection Meeting; IYSA Office
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Illinois Cup
Illinois State Cup
The Illinois State Cup is the most prestigious tournament in Illinois and the official state championship tournament of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. Don’t be confused by similarly named league tournaments claiming to be a "state cup" championship. Illinois State Cup champions advance to the US Youth Soccer Region II Championships.
While this tournament is open to ANY Illinois Youth Soccer member team, is is designed for the top teams.
WHAT’S NEW Quarterfinals: The top two teams from each State Cup Group will advance to Quarterfinals
Age Groups For Spring 2018 • 2005 (13U) Boys & Girls • 2004 (14U) Boys & Girls • 2003 (15U) Boys • 2002 (16U) Boys • 2001 (17U) Boys • 2000 (18U) Boys • 1999 (19U) Boys
Important Dates For Spring 2018 • February 6: Registration deadline • February 23: Brackets Announced • April 21: Open Cup Play-In Weekend, Rockford • May 12-13: Group Play Games, Rockford • May 25-28: State Cup Quaterfinals & Semis, Rockford June 2: State Cup Finals: Rockford June 21-26: US Youth Soccer Region II Championships, Westfield, IN
Presidents Cup
The Illinois Presidents Cup provides Illinois Youth Soccer teams in the under 13U – 19U age groups an alternative to the Illinois State Cup and an opportunity to advance and compete against teams from across the country in regional and national competitions. The Presidents Cup is a progressive, competitive experience, just like the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. Think of it as the Europa League and the State Cup as the Champions League.
Illinois Presidents Cup state champions advance on to the US Youth Soccer Region II Presidents Cup.
WHAT’S NEW US Youth Soccer Region II has added the 19U age group to the Regional competition Age Groups For Spring 2018 • 2005 (13U) Boys & Girls • 2004 (14U) Boys & Girls • 2003 (15U) Boys • 2002 (16U) Boys • 2001 (17U) Boys • 2000 (18U) Boys • 1999 (19U) Boys
Important Dates For Fall • February 6 : Registration deadline • February 23: Brackets Announced • April 21: Open Cup Play-In Weekend, Rockford • May 12-13: Group Play Games, Rockford • May 25-28: Presidents Cup Semis and Finals, Rockford June 14-18: US Youth Soccer Region II Presidents Cup, Cincinatti, OH
Illinois Cup
The Illinois Cup is a state championship tournament open to Illinois Youth Soccer member competitive and high-level rec teams. This competition is designed for C/3rd-Level teams and below or teams impacted by the US Soccer age group change looking for additional playing opportunities. This in-state only tournament follows the same format as the other Cup competition (State & Presidents) and offers all teams the chance to experience a state-wide tournament, that opportunity. Age Groups For Fall The following age groups are Only open to teams that play in the following division or below: IWSL B, YSSL 3rd Division, CIYSL Gold Division, SLYSA Gold Division, Illowa Teams that finished below the Top 2 in preceding season or High-level rec teams • 2005 (13U) Boys & Girls • 2004 (14U) Boys & Girls • 2003 (15U) Boys • 2002 (16U) Boys • 2001 (17U) Boys • 2000 (18U) Boys • 1999 (19U) Boys The following age groups are open to ANY teams registered in the Spring with an Illinois Youth Soccer member league: • 2003 (15U) Girls Important Dates For Fall • February 6 : Registration deadline • February 23: Brackets Announced • May 12-13: Group Play Games, Rockford • May 25-28: Illinois Cup Semis and Finals Rockford
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Upcoming Tournaments
The following tournaments are officially sanctioned by Illinois Youth Soccer meaning that the tournament is of the highest quality and it abides by strict risk management guidelines. You can find a complete listing of all sanctioned tournaments not only in Illinois, but also Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebrask, Ohio North, South Dakota, Wisconsin at The Tournament Center. The tournaments are also included on the US Youth Soccer website. To get your tournament sanctioned by Illinois and listed here, contact Ivan Rico at 847-290-1577 or at cep@illinoisyouthsoccer.org 2017 Illinois FC Fall Cup 2017 Octoberfest Classic 2017 November Boys College ID Event Dates: 9/22/17-9/24/17 Event Dates: 10/6/17-10/7/17 Showcase
Location: University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, IL Boys Divisions: 9U-15U Girls Divisions: 9U-19U COMPLETE DETAILS
Registration Deadline: 9/2/17 Location: Libertyville, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U COMPLETE DETAILS
Event Dates: 9/23/17-9/24/17 Location: BounSou Park Odell Boys Divisions: 9U-19U Girls Divisions: 9U-19U COMPLETE DETAILS
Event Dates: 10/13/17-10/15/17 Registration Deadline: 9/24/2017 Location: Wheeling High School Boys Divisions: 8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-18U COMPLETE DETAILS
Prairieland Shootout
Morton Premier Pumpkin Classic
Event Dates: 9/29/17-10/1/17 Location: McCalallen Park, Morton, IL Boys Divisions: 7U-19U Girls Divisions: 7U-19U COMPLETE DETAILS
2017 Glen Ellyn Lakers Fall Classic
Event Dates: 9/29/17-10/1/17 Registration Deadline: 9/24/17 Location: Ackerman Park, Glen Ellyn, IL Boys Divisions: 11U-15U Girls Divisions: 11U-17U COMPLETE DETAILS
Midwest Fall Invitational hosted by CSA
Event Dates: 9/29/17-10/1/17 Location: Stuarts Sports Complex Aurora, IL Boys Divisions: 9U-13U Girls Divisions: 9U-18U COMPLETE DETAILS
WSA Fall Classic
Metro East Legcay Fall Classic
Event Dates: 10/19/17-10/22/17 Registration Deadline: 10/1/2017 Location: O'Fallon Sports Park Boys Divisions: 8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U COMPLETE DETAILS
Halloween Havoc
Event Dates: 10/27/17-10/29/17 Registration Deadline: 10/1/17 Location: O'Fallon Sports Park, O"Fallon, IL Boys Divisions: 6U-15U Girls Divisions: 6U-19U COMPLETE DETAILS
2017 November Girls College ID Showcase
Event Dates: 11/10/17-11/12/17 Registration Deadline: 10/23/17 Location: Rockford Sportscore Soccer Complex, Rockford, IL Girls Divisions: 15U-19U COMPLETE DETAILS
Event Dates: 11/17/17-11/19/17 Registration Deadline: 10/30/17 Location: Rockford Sportscore Soccer Complex, Rockford, IL Boys Divisions: 15U-19U COMPLETE DETAILS
Age Group Matrix Birth Year 2012: 2011: 2010: 2009: 2008: 2007: 2006: 2005: 2004: 2003: 2002: 2001: 2000: 1999:
2017-2018 6U 7U 8U 9U 10U 11U 12U 13U 14U 15U 16U 17U 18U 19U
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PUMA CUP CHAMPIONS CUP APRIL 13TH -15TH
Great College Showcase with several levels for all ages U12 - U19 boys and girls
Great tournament for all of your club teams U8 - U19 boys and U8 - U14 girls
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LABOR DAY CUP AUG 31ST - SEPT 2ND All games at one location - no games on Monday!
College ID 10th-12th Girls & 17th-19th Boys
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Junior Cup Statwide Competition For 11U & 12U Teams Of All Skill Levels
Starting Spring 2018, the statewide competitions for 11U and 12U teams will be renamed the Illinois Youth Soccer Junior Cup. The Junior Cup will feature 4 levels of 9v9 competition:
● Junior State Cup: Open to any team but designed for the most competitive teams in the 2007 (11U) and 2006 (12U) age groups ● Junior Presidents Cup: Open to any team but designed for A/B and 2nd Division teams in the 2007 (11U) and 2006 (12U) age groups ● Junior Illinois Cup: Designed for B/3rd-Level teams and below only. Teams in certain division are INELIGIBLE for this event.
● Junior Cup Recreation: Open to teams made of players from an Illinois Youth Soccer member recreational league REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018 ILLINOIS JUNIORS CUPS IS NOW OPEN.
The one time registration fee covers all of the team fees for the event including referee, park/facility fees and registration.
IMPORTANT DATES ● February 27: Junior Cup registration deadline ● March 9: Schedules announced ● May 5-6: 11U Junior Cup Group Play Games – Plainfield/Naperville ● May 12-13: 12U Junior Cup Group Play Games – Rockford ● June 2: Junior Cup Semis & Finals: Rockford
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Small-Sided Games Chart
Spring Soccer Festival The Illinois Youth Soccer Spring Soccer Festival is a fun state-wide tournament for 8U-10U teams.
7U 8U
Each team will play at least 3 games (4 max) in a fun competitive atmosphere.
In addition to playing on the pitch, there are additional fun activities for the kids off the field including face painting, temporary tattoos and interactives.
The 2018 event will be held May 56 at the Naperville/Plainfield Polo Grounds. Registration opens October 1.
Field Size Range (in yards) 6U L: 25-35 W:15-25
9U 10U
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NOVEMBER COLLEGE ID SHOWCASE GIRLS NOV 10TH - 12TH GIRLS 15U-19U (2003-1999)
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NOVEMBER COLLEGE ID SHOWCASE BOYS NOV 17TH - 19TH BOYS 15U-19U (2003-1999)
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As the Young Sportsmen's Soccer League approaches its 50th year supporting and servicing youth soccer in our communities, we would like to thank those who have made this possible.
In the forefront and the true faces of the YSSL are Jan Berkley, the Executive Director and Meredith Wong, the Office Manager. Jan is the organizer and automation coordinator that keeps the league moving forward and improving our digital backbone. Meredith coordinates and processes the daily and seasonal tasks that keep the league functioning. Both share the daily communication processes that are needed to respond to passes, game changes, e-mails, referees and coaches reports and complaints. They are our key representatives to clubs expressing interest in the YSSL.
In the background there are hundreds of individuals and groups that keep the YSSL growing and getting better. We have Referee Assignors who have the daily and weekly task of making an ever-changing schedule covered with Referees and Assistant Referees. The Referees themselves; who without them, there is no game. Club Administrators who work endlessly to keep their clubs informed and on task for what is needed to coordinate with the YSSL. Our DOC Committee and participating DOC’s at meetings. At the meetings they keep us informed and on point with our directions and development. Our DOC Committee works hard and struggles to keep our competitive teams challenged and our local community clubs playing and having fun.
This fall we have 1,037 teams. A number that is growing; and continues to grow, thanks to all of you. The DOCs, Coaches and parents continue to spread the word and inform others about positive experiences in the YSSL. We are always striving to improve and most importantly, we are listening to you. Thanks to all of you for being a member of the Young Sportsmen's Soccer League, helping us grow, and providing the experience you want from your soccer league. Respectfully,
Bob Berkley
Bob Berkley President, Young Sportsmen's Soccer League
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Awards Banquet Honoring Those Who Make An Impact On & Off The Pitch
YEARLY AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 Each year Illinois Youth Soccer honors those that have made an Illinois Youth Soccer Award Nomination impact both on and off the soccer field in the state of Illinois. Forms: The Illinois Youth Soccer Awards Banquet will be held Friday, ● Boys Competitive Coach Of Year March 2, 2018 at the Stonegate Conference Centre, 2401 W. ● Boys Recreational Coach Of Year Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Tickets go on sale ● Girls Competitive Coach Of Year October 25 ● Girls Recreational Coach Of Year ● Demosphere Administrator Of Year We are currently accepting nominations for our annual awards. ● Volunteer Of Year All nominations are due no later than 6pm on Sunday, October ● TOPSoccer Buddy Of Year 1.
2017 Illinois Youth Soccer Award Winners
Competitive Coach Of The Year: Competitive Coach Of The Year: Recreational Coach Of The Year:
Rick Ceh, Heat United Sena Halilovic, Chicago Inter SC Susan Bennett, Fox River Grove Rec Council Recreational Coach Of The Year: Peter Roth, Prairie Cities Soccer League Young Female Referee Of The Year: Kelsey McInturff Young Male Referee Of The Year: Joshua Davis Illinois TOPSoccer Buddy Of Year: Larissa Seibt, Chicago TOPSoccer* Illinois TOPSoccer Buddy Of Year: Juan Solis, Chicago TOPSoccer Illinois TOPSoccer Coach Of Year: Shannon Hartinger, Trevian TOPSoccer Illinois TOPSoccer Coach Of Year: Moni Ruterschmidt- Ryczek, Park Ridge TOPSoccer Illinois TOPSoccer Partner Of Year: New Trier High School Demosphere Administrator Of Year: Sarah Bradley Demosphere Administrator Of Year: Barbara Baumgartner, Illinois State Referee Committee Volunteer Of The Year: Susan May, Team Elmhurst Soccer For Success Boys Player Of The Year: Leonardo Almazan Soccer For Success Boys Player Of The Year: Jarell Harris Soccer For Success Girls Player Of The Year: Jennifer Gonzalez Soccer For Success Boys Coach Of The Year: Juan Carlos Jurado Soccer For Success Girls Coach Of The Year: Diane Jurado
Meritorious Service Award: Tim Deters Career Achievement Award Paul Cadwell, Chicago Fure Jonathan Spector Boys ODP Scholarship Isiah Gallegos Jonathan Spector Girls ODP Scholarship: Shalyn Pryor US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Champions: Raiders City (U14 B) US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Champions: CFA Raiders (U15 B) US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Champions: Chicago Red Stars (U19G) US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Champions: Chicago Celtic (U19 B) US Youth Soccer National League Representative : Campton United (U15 G) US Youth Soccer National League Representative: Team Chicago Academy (U17 G) US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup Champions: SBW Alliance (U13 Girls) US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup Champions: FC United Copa (U13 Boys) US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup Champions: Eclipse Elite USYSA (U14 Girls) US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup Champions: Chicago Fire Jrs North (U14 Boys) US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup Champions: FC United Select 2 (U15 Girls) US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup Champions: Ela Elite (U15 Boys)
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Member Competitive Clubs & Rec Programs
Because of the dedication of our member leagues, clubs, recreational programs, coaches, players and parents, Illinois Youth Soccer continues to grow and offer more playing opportunities for young players throughout the state. We want to wish good luck to all of the clubs and rec progras that support and are members of Illinois Youth Soccer. Each of the below clubs are participating in the Central Illinois Youth Soccer League, Illinois Women's Soccer League, ILLOWA, SLYSA Illinois or Young Sportsmen's Soccer League this Fall, making them members of Illinois Youth Soccer & US Youth Soccer.
MEMEBER COMPETITIVE CLUBS 425 Elite AAC Eagles Chicago Ajax FC ALITHSA Soccer Club Alton Fighting Irish Alton United FC AT Eagles Aurora Aztecs SC Aurora Juventud FC AYSO 300 Barcelona Elite Berwyn Blazers Bethalto FC Bettendorf Soccer Association Blaze SC Bloomingdale Lightning FC Bolingbrook Soccer Club Burbank Bulldogs FC Campton United SC Capital City Renegades Capital City Strikers Cary Soccer Association C.C. United Celtic FC Chicago Chatham FC Chicago Alliance Chicago Black Lions Chicago Blast Chicago Blues SC Chicago City SC Chicago Eagles Chicago Edge Chicago Empire Chicago Fire Jrs City Chicago Fire Jrs North Chicago Fire Jrs Gold Chicago Fire Jrs South Chicago Fire Jrs West Chicago Inferno Chicago International Soccer Chicago Kickers Chicago Kics United FC Chicago Knights SFS Chicago Magic Chicago Power Strikers SC Chicago Revolution Chicago Rush Chicago Skokie Flyer Club Chicago Soccer Academy Chicago Stars FC Chicago Wind Chuck Norris Rage FC Clinton County FC Coyotes FC Crestwood Soccer Club Crossfire Soccer Club Crystal Lake Force CS United Deportivo Juniors Dixon Soccer Club DP America Eastern Illinois FC Eastern Iowa Soccer Association East Moline Soccer Club Eclipse Select Soccer Club Ela Soccer Club Elgin Pumas Elite Futbol Club Elite SC Elk Grove SC Elmhurst FC Elmwood Park Express
Era FC Evolution SC FC-1 Academy FC America FC Chicago FC Gold Rush FC Hawks FC Lake County FC Legends FC Mirage FC Setanta FC United FCX Soccer Firebirds SC Fire FC Flyers FC Fox Valley Bayern Munich Freeport Soccer Club Fury FC Galaxy SC Galesburg Soccer Club Gateway Rush Geneseo Soccer Club Glen Ed FC Glen Ellyn Lakers FC Glen Ellyn SC Glenview Soccer Club GLSA FC 1974 GLSA Premier Goleeadores FC Gol Soccer Network Grand FC Mustangs Green White SC Gremio FC Chicago Halcones FC Harvard United SC Hawthorn Woods Elite SC Heat United Hoffman United Soccer Homewood-Flossmoor HP Rangers FC Ignite SC Illinois FC Illinois Fire Illinois Premier Impact SC Imperio Monarcs Chicago Intergrity Integrity SC Inter FC Inter Gurnee Premier International SC I-Pro Skills Academy Jacksonville SC Jaguars Carpentersville Jahbat FC Joga Bonito John Gasper SA Joliet Magic Soccer Club Kaneland United SC Kewanee Soccer Club Key City Soccer Association Kickers SC Kickers United FC Kixx United SC Kopion FC Kuba Elite SA Lake Forest Soccer Association Lancer SC Legacy SC Legion FC LG Celtics Libertyville Premier
Lifezone FC Lincoln FC Lindenhurst Area SC Lions SC Lisle FC Lockport SC Lombard Firebirds Lyons Township Soccer Club Macomb Soccer Club Mahomet Seymour SC Mattoon SC Mayas Soccer Academy Metro East Legacy Mid America Premier Soccer MidState Soccer Club Midwest Wings SC Millstadt FC Mini Falcons Moline United Momac FC Morris United SC Mount Greenwood SC Mundelein Soccer Club Muscatine Soccer Club Naperville Eagles SC Naperville International SC Naperville Soccer Association (NSA) NH United SC North Central United North Scott Soccer Club North Shore FC Northern Illinois FC Northern United FC Northwind SC Oak Brook SC Olympic Soccer Academy OPRF Alliance Orion Traveling Soccer Palatine Celtic Soccer Club Panther Soccer Club Park Ridge Soccer Club Peak Performance Soccer Club Peak Soccer Academy Pegasus FC Pekin Pride Peoria SC Phoenix Futbal Club Phoenix SC Pink Panthers SC Ponys FC Potros FC Premier SC Pumas Futbol QC Legends Soccer Club Quad Cities Strikers Quad Cities United Raiders FC Real Acapulco FC Revolution FC Riverside Brookfield FC Roadrunners SC Rock Island Futbol Club Rockford Raptors Rolling Meadows SC Rolling Thunder FC Roma FC Academy Samba Soccer Academy SASA Spirits SBW Alliance SC Connection SC Wisla Schaumburg Athletic Association Schwaben AC
Scottish Soccer Academy SFS Galatikas Shadow Premier FC SI Revolution Sidekixx Soccer Academy SIFC Force Sockers FC South Side Bengals South Side Elite FC South Side Fire SC South Suburban Academy Southland FC Strikers Spartan FC Spartans Soccer Club St. Joseph Football Club Stars SC Staunton Strikers Steel City United Sterling Soccer Club Strikers Fox Valley SUFC Falcons Sycamore SC Synergy SC Tri-Cities Soccer Association Team Chicago Team Elmhurst Team Evanston / Eleven United Thunder FC Thunder Futbol Club Tinley Frankfort Soccer Club Tinley Park Bobcats SC Tinley Park Premier SC Trebol FC Trevian SC Troy Fire Typhoons FC United Soccer Association Valladolid USA Vernon Hills Cougars SC VICI Chicago WC Lions SC WC United SC Wheaton Wings Wilmette Wings Windy City Pride SC Windy City Rampage FC Wizards FC Young Wolves Polish Soccer School MEMBER RECREATIONAL LEAGUES A&M Soccer League Advantage Soccer League ALITHSA Barrington Area Soccer Association Belle Clair Soccer League Bolingbrook Soccer Club Bruce Samlan Soccer League Cadence Soccer & Futsal League Carterville Soccer Association Cary Soccer Association Casey Youth Soccer Association Central Cosmos Soccer Association Chicago Alliance Chicago Edge Chicago Kics United FC Chicago Super Stars TopSoccer Chicagoland / Max Indoor Soccer Chicago TOPSoccer CLASA Club Deportivo American Collinsville Area Soccer Association Columbia Soccer Club
Community Soccer Outreach, Inc County West Soccer Association Crystal Lake Soccer Federation Darien Youth Club DesPlaines Park District Soccer League East Moline Silvis Soccer Club Edison Park Youth, Inc Ela Soccer Club Elks Recreational & Club Soccer Fox River Grove Rec Council Freeport Area Soccer Association Gol Soccer Foundation Greater Libertyville Soccer Assoc Green White Soccer Harvard Junior Hornets, Inc Heat United Soccer Club Homer Soccer Club Illinois Valley Youth Soccer League Inter-Community Soccer League International Soccer League of Rockford Inverness Soccer Club Joga Bonito Soccer Club Kaneland United Soccer Club LDE Soccer League Litchfield Youth Soccer Association Lockport Soccer Club Manteno Youth Soccer Association Marshall Area Soccer Kids Mascoutah Little Indians Soccer Club Massac County Soccer Boosters Association Mendota Area Youth Soccer Midwest Youth Soccer League Morris Soccer Association Murphysboro Soccer North Side Youth Soccer League Northern United FC Ottawa Soccer Club Perry County Soccer League Plainfield Soccer Association Prairie Cities Soccer League Princeton Youth Soccer League PSG Soccer League Quantam Fusion FC Quinsippi Soccer League Raptor Youth Soccer League Reed-Custer Soccer Club River Forest Youth Soccer, LTD Robinson Soccer Club Rock Run Soccer Club Salem Soccer Association Saline County Youth Soccer Schaumburg Athletic Association Shorewood Soccer League South East Suburban Soccer League South Side Fire Southern Illinois Soccer League Team Elmhurst Soccer Club Thunder Soccer Club Union County Soccer League Vernon Hills Soccer Club Waterloo Sports Association Wauconda Township Soccer Assoc. Waukegan Assn. For Youth Soccer West Loop Soccer Club Wilmington Soccer Club Woodstock United Soccer Assoc. Youth Soccer International