The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced the first-ever tryouts for the club’s newly launched Youth Academy to be held Saturday, June 4 at the Toyota Park Turf Field.
An extension of the existing Developmental Academy program, the Chicago Fire Youth Academy will field six boys teams from U13-U18 age levels, beginning play in Fall 2011. These teams will be a part of U.S. Club Soccer’s National Premier League, play in events for MLS youth programs and compete at the Disney Showcase, Dallas Cup as well as other premier tournaments.
“When athletes are in a situation where all the training elements come together, players make incredible strides,” said Chicago Fire Academy Director and first team assistant coach Larry Sunderland. “With this addition to our club, we are committed to developing all boys accepted into the program with a focus on these essentials.
The unique program provides the best soccer facilities, coaching, programming and environment available in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, all players will be a member of the Chicago Fire Soccer community and benefit from synergies with the U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy teams, the club’s Reserve squad and First Team.
The tryout schedule for Saturday, June 4 at the Toyota Park Turf Field is as follows: U13/U14’s (9-10:30 a.m.), U15/U16’s (11a.m.-12:30p.m.) and U17/U18’s (1-2:30p.m.).
NOTE: The Youth Academy will follow a January 1 through December 31 birth year calendar.
· U13 For those born in 1998
· U14 For those born in 1997
· U15 For those born in 1996
· U16 For those born in 1995
· U17/U18 For those born in 1993/1994
To register for the Chicago Fire Youth Academy Open Tryout, please visit: https://www.chicago-fire.com/YouthAcademyTryouts.
For more information on the Chicago Fire Youth Academy email youthacademy@chicago-fire.com or call 708-496-6580.
