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Raptors Crystal Lake Force

Crystal Lake, IL

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About the Club

Raptors Crystal Lake Force, operating as the Crystal Lake Soccer Federation (CLSF), is a youth soccer club serving the McHenry County area in Illinois. Established in 1976, CLSF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of soccer players at all levels. The club provides a comprehensive player pathway through its Recreational League, Youth Academy, and the FORCE Competitive Program. Programs are offered for a wide range of age groups, from U8 through U19, and include a U23 team to support older players. As the largest soccer club in McHenry County, its mission is to instill a love for the game by teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and skills. A key feature of the club is its College Pathway Program, designed to guide players who aspire to compete at the collegiate level. The club's top competitive teams participate in the ECNL. CLSF also demonstrates a commitment to the community by offering a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to local youth players.

Leagues

Age Groups

U6
U8
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Travel Soccer
Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Lippold Park - CLSFs Main Complex Surface: Grass Route 176, just west of Route 14 Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
The MAC Sports Center - Surface: Indoor Turf 1310 Ridgefield Rd Crystal Lake, IL, 60012
MAC Athletic Complex - Surface: Indoor Turf 1310 Ridgefield Rd Crystal Lake, IL, 60012
Sportscore Two - in partnership with Rockford Raptors FC Surface: Grass and Turf options 8800 E. Riverside Blvd. Loves Park, IL, 61111
Tryout Information

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