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NWI Lions United

Crown Point, IN

About the Club

NWI Lions United is a prominent youth soccer club operating throughout Northwest Indiana, with training locations in Portage, Chesterton, and Crown Point. The club is recognized as the largest in the region, serving over 500 players, and boasts the largest staff of licensed coaches in Northwest Indiana. NWI Lions United distinguishes itself by offering multiple levels of play for both boys and girls, including Yellow (highest level), Yellow II, and White teams, ensuring appropriate competition for all skill levels. They provide a dedicated curriculum focused on age-appropriate player development, supplemented by a full online curriculum. Girls' teams from U13 to U19 compete in the ECNL Regional League and E64, in addition to National League and State Cup platforms. The club's teams generally participate in the Indiana Soccer League (ISL) or the Midwest & Great Lakes Conference of the National League. NWI Lions United is committed to fostering an environment that develops both successful soccer players and responsible individuals.

Age Groups

U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
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.

Jr. Lions Rec Plus Academy: Winter

Age Group: Pre-K and K, 1st - 2nd Grades

Commitment: 8 Week Program (Winter)

Club Fee: $125

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Imagination Glen West - 1998 Dekalb Rd, Portage, IN 46368
NWI Chesterton Fields - 295 W 1100 N, Chesterton, IN 46304
Newton Park - 1300 N 150 W, Lake Village, IN 46349
Crown Point Sportsplex - 1700 E 117th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307
Hanover Central High School - 10120 W 133rd Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Dean and Barbara White Community Center - 6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
The Grove Church - 10240 Conestoga Dr, Dyer, IN 46311
Location Map

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