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Chicago Fire FC

Chicago, IL

About the Club

The Chicago Fire FC Academy is a fully funded program that is part of the extensive development system of Chicago Fire FC, a professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). The Academy provides high-level training for young players and is an integral part of the club's Player Development Pyramid, offering a pathway to potentially reach the MLS first team. The Academy includes teams for various age groups, from U13 to U18, who train and play matches at the Endeavor Health Performance Center in Chicago. Player registration, travel, and uniforms are covered by the club. The Academy teams participate in MLS's Elite Player Development Platform, Generation Adidas competitions, and various sanctioned domestic and international tournaments.

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