Illinois Youth Soccer is an official State Association and charter member of the US Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer.  Illinois Youth Soccer is the administrative body authorized to carry out the Federation's and US Youth Soccer's programs to amateur youth players in Illinois. Programs include:  Olympic Development Program (ODP), Illinois State Cup/US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, Illinois Cup, Copa Chicago, Chicago International Invitational, Chicago Beach Soccer Tournament, Inner City Programs, Soccer Expo, Network News, Coaching Education and Referee Education. Illinois Youth Soccer is Illinois’ largest youth sport organization with over 80,000 players.

 

Illinois Youth Soccer Association’s purpose is to operate soccer programs where young people can learn to develop positive character traits, have positive learning experiences to reach their potential. Our mission it to educate coaches, players, referees, parents, administrators; develop and administrate soccer programs and activities for youth players; provide opportunities for participants; promote and stimulate interest in the game of soccer.