USYS-NL Clubs near Loves Park, Illinois

The Rockford Raptors are a youth soccer club based in Loves Park, Illinois, near Rockford, Illinois. The club offers programs for both boys and girls ranging from U8 to U19. The Rockford Raptors have a history that includes participation in the USISL and USISL Pro League, with the team being relegated to the Premier Development League in 1999, and they are also associated with the National Premier Soccer League. The club emphasizes player development, offering competitive year-round programs with professional coaching, fall and spring league play, winter indoor training, and tournament participation. They also provide a "Jr. Raptors" bridge program for younger players (ages 5-10) transitioning from recreational to club soccer. The Rockford Raptors compete in top-tier youth soccer leagues, including the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for both boys and girls, and ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL). The club has a track record of developing players who advance to collegiate levels, with alumni attending various NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions.

Leagues: ECNL Girls | ECNL Boys | ECNL RL Girls | ECNL RL Boys | Pre-ECNL | Pre-ECNL | USYS-NL

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: USYS-NL