Programs and player pathway

The club organizes programming around a clear ladder: First Touch intro sessions for beginners, Stickney Community League divisions for local recreational play, and a competitive platform for travel-bound athletes. Spring 2026 community offerings include First Touch on Friday and Saturday tracks plus a Stickney Community League with Development, Foundation, and Premier divisions so players can find the right competitive intensity without leaving the neighborhood.

Competitive programming spans the 2026/27 season with boys and girls teams from U8 development through high school, using 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 formats as age groups mature. Roster labels include U8 Development, U9/U10, U11/U12, U13/U14, and U15–U18 boys and girls teams, plus NPL and Select placements such as Boys NPL birth-year teams, Navy and Red competitive tiers, girls Select rosters, goalkeeper training for NPL players, and high-school girls groupings. Supplemental team tracks cover spring training groups by birth year, Memorial Day and USA Cup tournament teams, a summer 2026 women’s U23 team, and competitive player transfer windows for athletes joining mid-cycle.

Competitive travel and NPL

Travel teams emphasize long-term technical and tactical growth with intentional placement so players train and compete where they can be challenged without being overwhelmed. NPL involvement is part of the club’s stated pathway from first touch to elite league play, with multiple NPL-labeled boys teams and Select-level girls programming visible in current season structures. Families comparing competitive options should expect a culture that values accountability, consistent communication on schedules and expectations, and session plans aimed at development rather than activity alone.

Beginner and community soccer

Stickney Soccer recreational programming—run in partnership with the club’s community arm—prioritizes fun, learning, and participation for boys and girls without heavy travel demands. Recreational features include positive coaching, equal playing time, small-sided games, and open registration for players of any prior experience. Marketing for boys travel references roughly ages 4–16 and girls travel roughly 4–14, while competitive team structures extend into high school for athletes who advance through evaluations.

Player evaluations and registration

New competitive families typically begin with a player evaluation: about two to three training sessions with no upfront long-term commitment, designed to identify the right starting point on the pathway. Evaluations can be booked online, and families may also speak with staff before enrolling. Ongoing registration and team management run through the club’s PlayMetrics portal linked from dynastyfc.com. Player Evaluation (tryout) programming groups athletes by birth-year bands from 2018 through high school boys and girls for seasonal placement.

Training locations and club contact

Primary training hubs center on Stickney park space, especially Veterans Memorial Park at 6400 42nd Street, with additional sites such as Rench Field (43rd Street and Ridgeland Avenue) and Haley Park on Grove Avenue. The club lists a Stickney mailing address at 6400 42nd Street and also references Ridgeland Avenue contact space used by technical leadership. General questions go to admin@dynastyfc.com or (708) 426-6681; technical director Omar Torres can be reached at otorres@dynastyfc.com for competitive placement conversations.