Prior to registering for a tryout event, please review where your child falls in the age group calender year.  U.S. Soccer has mandated the for fall 2026 and forward, all clubs and players follow the updated age groups.  

We will no longer be placing players by brith years.  All players will be placed based upon their approprate skill level within their age groups.  

The cut off date will be players born prior to August 1st.  Any questions, please reach out to our Director Of Coaching.

Join the Lightning!  Our players compete in the several travel leagues in the Chicagoland area. Registered players are invited to take part in one of our comprehensive training and evalution sessions.  

There is no cost or obligation to tryout.  This tryout is for girls and boys.  Stop in and see why the Lighting is the right choice for developing your athlete to compete in the sport of soccer and futsal.

For any additional questions about pricing, schedules and general information, please visit our club guide  section.

Tryouts are in October of 2026 for age groups u14 throgh u19.  Click link below to register! Our players compete in the ECNL, USLY, Nl 1 & 2. Registered players are invited to take part in one of our training sessions. 

There is no cost or obligation to tryout.  Stop in and see why the Lighting is the right choice for developing your athlete to compete in the sport of soccer and futsal. 

For any additional questions about pricing, schedules and general information, please visit our club guide  section.  Get on the list and receive up-to-date information about the event.

Our players compete in the USLY travel league. Registered players are invited to take part in one a comprehensive training and evalution session. Teams that finish in the top two, will qualify to compete in Tampa, FL in December of 2027.

There is no cost or obligation to tryout.  Stop in and see why the Lighting is the right choice for developing your athlete to compete in the sport of soccer and futsal.

For any additional questions about pricing, schedules and general information, please visit our club guide section for pricing and information.