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U8-U12 League for Boys & Girls
in Chicagoland

Click here to see what makes this league is different

Fall 2026

Registration opens: Summer 2026

Season Dates: August 29 to November 8

Play Days: Saturday afternoons and Sundays

Location: Woodridge, Naperville, and Des Plaines, IL

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Pre-register below for first access and to expedite registration when it fully opens:

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FEATURES:​

  • Centralized/predictable field locations within an approximately half-hour drive

  • On-site league administrator at games

  • All-inclusive league fees

  • 8 games each season (fall and spring)

  • Sanctioned through US Soccer member (teams eligible for other sanctioned tournaments)

WHY IT'S DIFFERENT​

  • Divisions for boys AND girls

  • Focused specifically on player development needs:

    • Divisions for U12 and younger​

      • U8, U9, U10, U11, U12​

    • We ensure that games are competitive/fair

      • Promotion/relegation system​

      • Adjustments made to seeding as soon as possible if/when a change is needed

      • Only game results are published (not scores)

      • League staff takes an active role in assessing results and seeding teams each season

    • U8 Divisions play indoor (to maximize predictability, focus, and learning)

    • No build-out line, no punts

  • We take on the logistical burdens of scheduling, booking fields, assigning referees, etc.

    • Lower cost to you in money, time, effort, emotions, and more... just focus on the game!​

  • Attentive and available staff

    • We answer phones and return calls​

    • We are on site at games

  • We listen to our members and take in feedback (i.e. member-based advisory board)

  • We uphold professional standards

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