Chicago Calcio

What ages and program levels does Chicago Calcio offer?Chicago Calcio serves players from about four through eighteen, mixing introductory junior academy work for four- to six-year-olds, a junior travel academy near the U7–U8 range, spring and fall travel academy bands around U9 through U13, winter indoor travel development for the birth-year cohorts the club assigns to that block, and camps or clinics through the year. Travel teams are built for motivated players who want structured coaching and league play rather than casual drop-in soccer only.

Where does Chicago Calcio train and play?Winter indoor practices meet at Julian Middle School in Oak Park, with Saturday games at Chicago Soccer Fields on West North Avenue in Melrose Park. Outdoor travel seasons split home and away matches against clubs from Chicago and nearby suburbs; away travel for younger academy groups stays regional. Spring outdoor training for travel academy players typically runs two ninety-minute sessions per week during the ten-week spring training block.

When are registration and tryouts for Chicago Calcio?Spring travel registration windows often open around February and March, while fall outdoor registration commonly runs in May and June, with preseason training in August ahead of fall league play. Winter indoor registration targets a November start for practices and games running into early March, with a holiday break built into the game schedule. Current season dates, birth-year eligibility, and open slots shift each cycle, so families should confirm the active TeamSnap form for the program they want.

What do registration and seasonal fees cost?Spring travel academy registration for the U9–U13 style track is $295 per season with no mandatory yearly contract. U7–U8 junior travel academy seasons are $175 per registered season. Winter indoor travel development charges $270 for older birth-year bands and $150 for a games-focused option for younger birth-year bands, following the two-tier winter fee structure for that program. Families with multiple children in the winter indoor program can email royr@chicagocalcio.com for family discount information.

What leagues do Chicago Calcio travel teams play in?Travel teams rotate through Northern Illinois Soccer League and Youth Soccer South League competition, which align with US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer programming respectively. That league mix is intended to keep Chicago Calcio sides matched against strong clubs from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs across a full outdoor season.

What is Chicago Calcio’s mission and coaching approach?The club prioritizes affordable access to travel soccer, development over quick roster cuts, and professionally licensed coaching with competitive playing experience. Training stresses individual technical growth, tactical awareness, and teamwork so players can advance toward elite pathways when they earn the opportunity, while still enjoying the game in a supportive environment.

How can families contact or register with Chicago Calcio?Call 312-497-9238 or email royr@chicagocalcio.com for program questions, discount details for multiple winter registrants, or general help. Complete seasonal enrollment through the TeamSnap registration forms associated with each offering. General mailing address: Oak Park, IL 60301.