Fire Youth Academy

ABOUT US

The NEW Chicago Fire Youth Academy is an extension of the existing Academy program and is for Elite boys U13-U18. All Pre-Academy and Developmental Academy teams and programs will be run from the hub of the Chicago Fire youth program at Toyota Park. These teams will be a part of U.S. Club Soccer’s National Premier League and will play in events for MLS youth programs.

“When athletes are in a situation where all the training elements come together, players make incredible strides,” says Fire Academy Director Larry Sunderland. “We are committed to developing all boys accepted into this program with a focus on these essentials.”

• A professional environment where players can learn and grow and experiment

• The best youth facilities available including fields, weight and locker rooms as well as training staff available at Toyota Park

• The right ratio practices to games combines with proper scheduling to maximize performance

• A quality coaching environment with exposure to some of the most knowledgeable soccer minds in the sport

This 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. Players will benefit from synergies with the USSF Developmental Academy Teams, the Reserve Team and even the First Team.

TRAINING

There will consistently be 4 or more contacts per week with your athlete. These may include on-field training, speed and agility conditioning, weight training, film review, etc.

TEAMS

This program 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 For those born in 1994

• U18 For those born in 1993

TECHNICAL STAFF

• Larry Sunderland

• Tony Kees

• Aaron Hyde

• Tony Joaux

• Mark McElligott

FACILITIES

The Chicago Fire facility network including Toyota Park, The Toyota Park Fields and the Bridgeview indoor dome.

LEAGUES AND EVENTS

• These teams will be a part of U.S. Club Soccer’s National Premier League and will play in events for MLS youth programs.

• Teams will also compete at Disney Showcase, Dallas Cup and other premier tournaments. Additionally they will participate in all MLS events and possibly some international travel.

CONTACTS

For more information, please contact the Chicago Fire Youth Academy. 

Website: www.chicagofireyouthacademy.com

Email: youthacademy@chicago-fire.com

Phone: 708-496-6580