Chicago Blast Soccer Club

About the Club

Chicago Blast Soccer Club is a youth soccer organization based in the Chicagoland area of Illinois, with practice and game locations in Hinsdale, Westmont, Oakbrook, Lemont, and Burr Ridge. The club focuses on player development through high-level coaching and technical refinement, serving boys and girls from ages 6 to 18. It operates as a community-based program, drawing players from across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. The club emphasizes transforming beginning and average players into higher-level performers, achieving a 65%-85% improvement rate through systematic training. Unique features include the Soccer Made in America (SMIA) methodology, which provides consistent technical and tactical education across all levels, and customizable playing options to match individual aspirations. Chicago Blast offers seven distinct playing levels, from developmental to advanced academy teams that prioritize vertical and horizontal play. Teams compete in the Northern Illinois Soccer League (NISL), Young Sportsmen's Soccer League (YSSL), and Illinois Women's Soccer League (IWSL). The program has a proven track record of success, including national championships and pathways for players to advance to collegiate, professional, U.S. National Team, and Olympic levels. Coaching staff consists of former Division 1, professional, and elite amateur players who foster technical precision and game management skills. The club supports holistic player growth, addressing nutrition, sleep, and off-field well-being alongside competitive preparation.