The launch of the Chicago Fire Academy (CFA) is one of the most important initiatives for the advancement of professional soccer and MLS in the Chicago market. With a successful team on the field and a first class stadium to call home, the Fire is positioned to make a critical investment in Player Development.
The Chicago Fire Premier is the Amateur level player development program of the Chicago Fire MLS team. Currently operating the next two levels of the player development ladder with the Chicago Fire Premier Super 20 team and Chicago Fire Premier PDL team, they fit into the Fire Academy's "ladder of success" to the professional team.
The official youth soccer club of the Chicago Fire offers programs for players of all abilities. Fire Juniors is the first of its kind program in Major League Soccer (MLS), creating a true player development "pyramid" from the beginning recreational player to the professional level. Learn how your child can participate.
Chicago Fire Camps & Training offers multi-layered training and education programs that develop young soccer players and provide extensive support to hundreds of soccer organizations, coaches and players in the youth soccer community. Learn more about our camps, training programs, coaches education programs and more!
WINTER 2009 LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED
The Regional Development School (RDS) is an elite training program specifically designed for soccer players aged 9 to 18 years looking to aspire to the next level. The RDS provides players the opportunity to participate in supplementary training beyond their existing club practices. While many club practice sessions are focused on the tactical and functional components of the game, the RDS focuses on individual fast foot work, ball mastery, 1v1 signature moves and skill specific learning outcomes. The RDS consists of 5 unique programs, which provide year round Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD).
The Illinois Youth Soccer / US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program is an elite player identification program in Illinois and the United States. The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program has identified more players participating on Professional and National Teams than any other program. Learn more about the program and how your child can participate.
Are you a parent coaching your child's soccer team, or other sports team? The Chicago Fire Coaches Club is a fantastic resource for beginning to seasoned coaches, providing incredible coaching tools, safety tips, giveaways and access to exclusive events like attending a first team practice and various coaching seminars. Membership is FREE, so start becoming a better coach today!
Want to be a part of the pre-game team tunnel or play a game on the field? The Fire offers various opportunities for youth soccer groups to participate on the field before and during Fire home games. Find out all the ways your youth soccer group can be a part of the pre-game ceremony!
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