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Crystal Lake Force

Crystal Lake, IL

About the Club

Crystal Lake Soccer Federation (CLSF) is a youth soccer organization based in McHenry County, Illinois. Founded in 1976, CLSF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to developing soccer players of all levels. The club aims to instill a love for the game by teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, skills, tactics, and rules. CLSF offers programs for various age groups, including U-7 through U-19, and also has a U23 program. Their offerings include a Recreational League, CLSF Select program, and the FORCE Competitive Program, alongside various camps and classes. A notable feature is their commitment to player development through a structured player pathway pyramid. CLSF's competitive teams participate in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). The club also provides a College Pathway Program to support players aspiring to collegiate soccer.

Age Groups

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

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.

Force Futsal Training

Age Group: 2015 and Younger, 2014-2013, 2012 and Older

Commitment: 8 Sessions (Jan-March)

Club Fee: $160

Summer Programming (Super Y League)

Age Group: Birth Years 2011-2016

Commitment: Summer (June 16 - July 28, 12 training sessions)

Club Fee: Approx $600

Force Recreational Skills

Age Group: U6-U14

Commitment: 5 - 1 Hour Sessions (November-December)

Club Fee: $75

Select Program

Age Group: 3rd - 8th Grade

Commitment: 8 Weeks of Training

Club Fee: $195 (includes jerseys)

Select Program (No Jersey)

Age Group: 3rd - 8th Grade

Commitment: 8 Weeks of Training

Club Fee: $160

USA Cup

Age Group: 2015-2012 (2016/17 players could potentially play in 2015 group)

Commitment: Tournament (July 16-20) + 3 Weeks of Training (6 sessions)

Club Fee: Around $250

Indoor Rec League - Session 1

Age Group: U6 (ages 5-6), U8 (ages 7-8)

Commitment: 5 Weeks (November-December)

Club Fee: $135 (includes team jersey)

Youth Academy (Single Season - 1 session/week)

Age Group: Grades K, 1 & 2 (Co-ed)

Commitment: Single Season (Fall, Winter, or Spring)

Club Fee: $200

Youth Academy (Single Season - 2 sessions/week)

Age Group: Grades K, 1 & 2 (Co-ed)

Commitment: Single Season (Fall, Winter, or Spring)

Club Fee: $300

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Lippold Park - 891 IL-176 Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60014
The MAC Athletic Complex - 36 Acre Sports Complex in Crystal Lake, IL (includes 2 indoor soccer fields, 2 basketball courts, Turf Stadium, 5 grass fields)
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