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Bloomingdale Lightning FC

Bloomingdale, IL

About the Club

Bloomingdale Lightning FC (BLFC) is a competitive travel soccer program based in Bloomingdale, Illinois. It operates as a Not-For-Profit organization, providing year-round training and competition for both boys and girls. The club serves a wide range of age groups, from 4 years old through adult. BLFC is recognized as one of the largest and fastest-growing soccer programs in its region. The club offers a variety of soccer-specific training programs and provides financial scholarships to players. Bloomingdale Lightning FC teams compete in prominent leagues including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL), the National Premier League (NPL), the Northern Illinois Soccer League (NISL), the Illinois Women's Soccer League (IWSL), and the USL youth academy league. The club has achieved notable success, including national and state championships across various age groups.

Age Groups

U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U23

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Springfield Park - Bloomingdale Lightning FC Main Complex - Surface: Grass, Fields 1 and 3 with lights - 269 Springfield Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Olympic Park - Field 8 - 701 Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Location Map

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