The Northern Illinois Select program is now officially under the umbrellas of NISL PDP and US Club Soccer PDP, which is an official Olympic Development Program. To learn more about PDP, click here.
 

FEATURES:

• Weekly training throughout each season (Fall, Winter 1, Winter2, Spring)

• Goalkeeper-specific training included for selected goalkeepers

• Exclusive to higher-level players (tryout-based)

• Limited training group size to ensure attention from coaches

• Coaches are highly licensed and experienced and do notcoach for any youth clubs

• Opportunity to be selected for the IL State Team in the Midwest Select Games (and other competitions)

PLAYER PROFILE:

• Boys & Girls, age U11-U14

• Highly motivated, passionate, and ambitious

• Demonstrate higher levels of mastery of the key qualities of a player (as outlined by US Soccer)

• Ability to read/understand the game and technical proficiency are more important than being able to physically/athletically dominate due to earlier physical maturation. We would rather take a smaller, temporarily “less effective” player who shows long-term potential than one who has average or below-average technique and soccer IQ but who temporarily dominates due to his/her size and athleticism.

MISSION:

The objective of the NI Select is to:

• Identify motivated, talented players – with club assistance

• Assist clubs in the player development process

• Showcase and promote players to scouts, id2, and college soccer programs 

We achieve this by providing

• A professional training environment with higher-level players

• Weekly specialized training with experienced coaches – NISL Select Staff

• Provide observations from scouts and college coaches

Winter 1 2025-2026 INFORMATION:

Application Process:

·  ALL players must complete the application

·  Players who were part of the Fall 2025 season do NOT attend the tryout

·  Players who were not part of the Fall 2025 season MUST attend the tryout

·  Selections will be made from all the players who completed an application, and selection is not guaranteed

·  If a new player cannot attend the tryout, please have his/her coach email a recommendation to: zac@chicagosoccer.com

Application Link: https://nislpdp.byga.net/tryouts/nacvuik0tw/signup

Tryout Dates:

·  Girls: Saturday, December 6th

·  Boys: Sunday, December 7th

Tryout Times:

·  Girls: 6:45-8:15pm

·  Boys: 7-8:15pm (2015-2014) & 8:15-9:30pm (2013-2011)

Tryout Location: 545 S Consumers Ave, Palatine, IL 60074

NI Select Application Fee: $25*

*If a player is selected, the application fee will be deducted from the Winter 1 Fee

IF A PLAYER IS SELECTED:

Selection Notification Date: 12/9/2025

TRAINING DATES:

• Girls (2015-2013): 12/14, 12/20, 1/4, 1/11, 1/17, 1/25

• Girls (2012-2011): 12/14, 12/21, 1/3, 1/11, 1/18, 1/24

• Boys (2015-2014): 12/13, 12/21, 1/4, 1/10, 1/18, 1/25

• Boys (2013-2011): 12/14, 12/21, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25

TRAINING TIMES:

• Girls (2015-2013): Saturdays 6:45-8:15pm; Sundays 7-8:15pm

• Girls (2012-2011): Saturdays 6:45-8:15pm; Sundays 7-8:15pm

• Boys (2015-2014): Saturdays 6:45-8:15pm; Sundays 7-8:15pm

• Boys (2013-2011): 8:15-9:30pm

TRAINING LOCATION: Soccer City - 545 S. Consumers Ave, Palatine, IL 60074

Training Cost: 

·      $180 (NISL Member) - 6 sessions

·      $210 (Non-Member) - 6 sessions

Winter 2 2026 INFORMATION:

Application Process:

·  ALL players must complete the application

·  Players who were part of the Winter 1 2025-2026 season do NOT attend the tryout

·  Players who were not part of the Winter 1 2025-2026 season MUST attend the tryout

·  Selections will be made from all the players who completed an application, and selection is not guaranteed

·  If a new player cannot attend the tryout, please have his/her coach email a recommendation to: zac@chicagosoccer.com

Application Link: coming soon

Tryout Dates:

·  Girls: Saturday, Janauary 31st

·  Boys: Sunday,  February 1st

Tryout Times:

·  Girls: 6:45-8:15pm

·  Boys: 7-8:15pm (2015-2014) & 8:15-9:30pm (2013-2011)

Tryout Location: 545 S Consumers Ave, Palatine, IL 60074

NI Select Application Fee: $25*

*If a player is selected, the application fee will be deducted from the Winter 2 Fee

IF A PLAYER IS SELECTED:

Selection Notification Date: 2/4/2025

TRAINING DATES:

• Girls (2015-2013): 2/14, 2/22, 3/1, 3/7, 3/15

• Girls (2012-2011): 2/15, 2/21, 3/1, 3/8, 3/14

• Boys (2015-2014): 2/15, 2/22, 2/28, 3/8, 3/15

• Boys (2013-2011): 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

TRAINING TIMES:

• Girls (2015-2013): Saturdays 6:45-8:15pm; Sundays 7-8:15pm

• Girls (2012-2011): Saturdays 6:45-8:15pm; Sundays 7-8:15pm

• Boys (2015-2014): Saturdays 6:45-8:15pm; Sundays 7-8:15pm

• Boys (2013-2011): 8:15-9:30pm

TRAINING LOCATION: Soccer City - 545 S. Consumers Ave, Palatine, IL 60074

Training Cost: 

·      $150 (NISL Member) - 5 sessions

·      $175 (Non-Member) - 5 sessions

For information email zac@chicagosoccer.com