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North Shore Football Club

Lake Bluff, IL

About the Club

North Shore FC is a premier youth soccer club operating in the North Shore region of Illinois, serving communities around Lake Bluff and Lake Forest. The club develops competitive boys and girls teams through structured training and league play focused on skill enhancement and team success. They serve age groups from U8 through U17, including high school programs for continued development. North Shore FC distinguishes itself with a possession-based offensive style of play, emphasizing quick transitions, ball movement, and finishing to build confident, tactical players. The club offers tiered team levels—Volt, Black, and Elite—to accommodate varying skill sets and provide pathways for advancement. Elite teams compete in high-level leagues such as the National Premier League (NPL) and IYSA State Premiership, preparing players for regional and national challenges. Additional programs include winter futsal training and indoor league play to maintain year-round development. North Shore FC fosters a competitive environment that supports players' growth toward higher levels of soccer achievement.

Leagues

Age Groups

Not specified

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.

Under 6

Age Group: U6

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $150

Under 7

Age Group: U7

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $150

Under 8

Age Group: U8

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $240

Under 9

Age Group: U9

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $240

Under 10

Age Group: U10

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $270

Under 11

Age Group: U11

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $270

Under 12

Age Group: U12

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $350

Under 13

Age Group: U13

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $370

Under 14

Age Group: U14

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $370

Under 15

Age Group: U15

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $370

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Deerpath Turf Field, 400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Northcroft Park, 1365 S Ridge Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Highwood Ball Park, 2880 Western Ave, Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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