United Soccer League (USL) is a  professional league association that provides a complete player pathway for both Women and Men. USL Super League (Women's) and USL Championship (Men's) are one step below the MLS and NWSL professional leagues.


As the USL continues to invest in the growth of women's and men's soccer throughout the country, we are proud to be the first and only Illinois organization to be awarded the newly formed USL Academy platform for players throughout the Chicagoland area.


Our newly formed Academy teams are from U9-U19 on both the boys and girls side. U13+ Boys all play in the ECNL regional league and the hope is girls will join for Fall 2024. The USLA U19's are now turning U20 and play in the Summer months along side our Pre Pro teams. If you are interested please contact info@chicagocitysoccerclub.com for a trial. It is also club neutral.



Our highly experienced and licensed staff  will be looking for committed and passionate players looking to elevate the level of their play and create more opportunities within high school, college, professional, and even USNT.


Within the ECNL RL (July), SYL (December), and USLA (March) there are 3 National events per year for our teams that are heavily attended by collegiate, professional, and national team scouts.



Through our Pre Professional USL Women's and Men's teams, our college coach network has grown as we have attained players from some of the top universities nationwide such as, UIC, NIU, U of I, Loyola, De Paul, Northwestern, Michigan, Notre Dame, Michigan, Portland, UNC, Iowa, Purdue, Xavier to mention a few.


In the 2024-25 season CITY will be looking to invest in International travel (Spring Break/Summer) versus national travel to develop a higher level of experience for our players and coaches. These trips will all be dependent on the level of each team and age group.


CITY Academy players will have the opportunity to work with one of the most experienced and qualified coaching staff in the region led by UEFA A and B Licensed coaches supported by USSF A, B, and C licensed staff.