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Sockers FC

Palatine, IL

About the Club

Sockers FC Chicago is a nationally recognized youth soccer club founded in 1986. Located in the Chicagoland area, the club focuses on developing players at all performance levels while instilling important life skills such as commitment, discipline, perseverance, and respect. Sockers FC aims to provide an environment where young players can reach their maximum potential through quality instruction and a holistic approach to personal and soccer development. They offer various programs and platforms for players to excel, including participation in leagues like the MLS Next and Girls Academy League. The club has a history of developing players who have gone on to play at collegiate and professional levels, including in FIFA World Cups and various professional leagues. Sockers FC also emphasizes values like unity, a winning mentality, versatility, presence, discipline, and commitment.

Age Groups

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.

Sockers Juniors - Fall September Session

Age Group: U9 and younger (2021-2016 birth years)

Commitment: September Session

Club Fee: $120.00

Sockers Juniors - Fall October Session

Age Group: U9 and younger (2021-2016 birth years)

Commitment: October Session

Club Fee: $120.00

NOVA Program

Age Group: U8-U13 Boys and Girls

Commitment: Annual

Club Fee: $1050 (includes uniform kit and winter training)

Sockers FC Fall Classic Cup Tournament

Age Group: U13-U19 (11v11)

Commitment: Tournament

Club Fee: $1075 (plus $20 GotSport registration fee)

Sockers FC Fall Classic Cup Tournament

Age Group: U11-U12 (9v9)

Commitment: Tournament

Club Fee: $975 (plus $20 GotSport registration fee)

Sockers FC Fall Classic Cup Tournament

Age Group: U9-U10 (7v7)

Commitment: Tournament

Club Fee: $825 (plus $20 GotSport registration fee)

Sockers FC Fall Classic Cup Tournament

Age Group: 8U (5v5)

Commitment: Tournament

Club Fee: $350 (plus $20 GotSport registration fee)

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Olympic Park: 1675 Old Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Soccer City Palatine: 545 S Consumers Ave, Palatine, IL 60074
Bridgeview Turf Fields: 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Elgin Sports Complex: 709 Sports Way, Elgin, IL 60123
Location Map

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