Chicago Inferno Soccer Club

About the Club

Chicago Inferno is a youth soccer club based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serving the greater Chicago region. Founded in 2009 with a senior team in the National Soccer League of Chicago, the club expanded its youth branch in 2015 to focus on competitive development for boys and girls. The organization serves players from introductory levels through high school, with programs tailored for birth years as young as 2012 up to older competitive teams. Chicago Inferno emphasizes year-round training and competition at a state-of-the-art athletic complex featuring turf stadiums, high-quality grass fields, and indoor facilities to ensure consistent player engagement. Their Lil Flames program introduces younger players to soccer in a fun, supportive environment, building foundational skills. Competitive teams participate in the USL Youth/Super Y Program, which allows players to join rosters for 11v11 matches without conflicting with club seasons. The club fields Premier-level teams across various age groups, such as 2010 through 2013 boys, competing in regional tournaments and events. Chicago Inferno maintains a legacy from its senior team's participation in the USL Premier Development League from 2012 to 2014, fostering a clear pathway for youth players toward higher-level opportunities. The organization prioritizes player development through structured tryouts, flexible rostering, and tournament participation to cultivate talent for advanced soccer pursuits.