Competitive and recreational youth soccer for boys and girls ages 4–12, coached in English and Spanish. Registration is open for the 2026–2027 season.
2026 · FallU10 Green
Eight games, eight wins. U10 Green went through the Fall 2026 Pathway League season unbeaten to take the P1 Division title.
8W0L0DGoals30–12
2026 · FallU11 Green
U11 Green finished second in the P2 North Division, winning seven of their eight games and conceding only seven goals all season.
7W1L0DGoals24–7
Atlético Soledad Soccer Academy was founded in 2023 by families who wanted a youth soccer club that took their children seriously — as athletes and as people. Our crest carries a Michoacán mask and the monarch butterfly, because our players come from families who travelled to get here. We run competitive travel teams and recreational programs, and we coach in English and Spanish. Our website and registration paperwork are also available in Polish.
Today Atlético Soledad fields nine boys’ and girls’ teams in the Pathway League and the Northern Illinois Soccer League — founded in 1975 and one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the state, with more than a thousand teams across 97 Chicago-area communities. Families travel to training from Little Village, Pilsen, Belmont Cragin, Cicero, Berwyn, Lyons, Melrose Park and the surrounding Chicagoland neighbourhoods, and our season runs from June through May.
Coaching is delivered in English and Spanish, and this website and every registration document are available in English, Spanish and Polish. No parent should have to sign a waiver they cannot read, and no player should miss an instruction because of language.
We run both. Recreational programs for players who want to enjoy the game and improve at their own pace, and competitive travel teams playing a full NISL league and tournament schedule across Illinois. A player can move between them as they grow.
A child can start with us at four years old in Academy and stay through to twelve in our Competitive teams. Three stages — Academy, Development and Competitive — with the same coaching standard behind each of them.
Atlético Soledad was started by working families, not by a franchise. The Michoacán mask and monarch butterfly on our crest are there because our players come from families who travelled a long way to be here, and the club is run by people who live in the same neighbourhoods.
To develop confident, disciplined young athletes through the game of soccer — building skill on the field and character off it, so every player who wears our crest leaves stronger than they arrived.
Desarrollar atletas jóvenes seguros y disciplinados a través del fútbol.
To be the club Chicagoland families trust with their children's growth — where every player, whatever their background or means, finds a place to belong, to compete, and to become their best.
Ser el club en el que las familias confían el crecimiento de sus hijos.
We show up. Every practice, every match, every season. Effort is the one thing every player controls, and it is the first thing we ask for.
One team, one family. Players, parents and coaches move together — and we treat every opponent, referee and teammate with respect.
We compete to win. But we measure victory in how much a player grows across a season, not only in what the scoreboard says on Saturday.
Every player is placed by age and stage, not just birth year. Not sure where your child fits? Come to an open training session and we'll help you decide.
First touch, first friends. Small-sided games built around fun, coordination and falling in love with the ball.
Technical foundation — dribbling, passing, first touch and decision-making, with local league play on weekends.
Travel soccer with position-specific training, tactical shape, and a full NISL league and tournament schedule across Illinois.
Our coaches build an environment where a nervous eight-year-old wants to come back next week — and where a committed twelve-year-old is pushed hard enough to be ready for whatever comes next. A friendly club is not the opposite of a competitive one, and our coaching is built to prove it.
My coaching philosophy is built around intelligent, proactive football. Controlling the game through possession, precise positioning, and relentless collective effort. I want my players to play with courage, creativity and a clear identity where every player understands their role, works for one another, and learns every day.
I coach the U8 team and I have been coaching my group since the beginning. I find that they are the best group to work with — kids this age surprise you in the best ways possible. Their resilience and their drive to want to learn and just play is what motivates me to show up every day wanting to help them find their love for the game. While I too played soccer, I only wish that I would have started younger.
Train hard and you can achieve anything. Believing in yourself is what matters most. I want every player to learn that soccer is about much more than a ball and a field.
As a coach in the U10 White Division, I focus on developing players both technically and athletically, while helping them build a strong foundation for the game. I also prioritize connecting with each player on a personal level, creating an environment where they feel comfortable, supported, and confident in themselves. My goal is to help every player grow not only as a soccer player, but also in their confidence and belief in their own abilities.
My goal is to teach kids to play with a purpose. Having control and possession of the ball. Letting them know that they always have an option on what to do when receiving the ball.
The next fixtures across every age group. The full season, results and calendar downloads are on the schedule page.
A season of photos from the sideline and the training ground. Every image is named and described for search, so the galleries turn up when local families look for youth soccer.
Our club store is live on SOCCER.COM — match kit, fan wear and cleats with club pricing applied, ordered online and shipped to you. Allow about 18 days for processing.
Player info, emergency contacts, waivers and payment plans — all in one form, in English, Spanish or Polish. Takes about ten minutes.
Players travel to us from across the west side and near-west suburbs. If your community isn't listed, get in touch — we almost certainly have a family near you already.
These are the questions families actually type into Google. Answering them here is how the club turns up in those searches.
Real logos, linked to their websites. Sponsors get visibility, the club gets funding, and every link helps you rank higher in local search.
The best way to know if we're the right club for your child is to watch a session. Message us and we'll tell you when and where.
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Lyons, ILBensenville, ILElmwood Park, ILChicago, IL
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