Partnership OVERVIEW
In our inaugural season (2021) FC Lake County & Crystal Lake Force partnered to create FORCE FCLC in an effort to provide a unique opportunity for high level players in our area to compete in an off-season summer regional competition (USL - Super Y League).
Annual tryouts take place Feb/Mar are FREE to attend and open to any players within the eligible age ranges from FCLC/CLF or outside organizations.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Dates: June & July (8 week season)
- Two x 90 min sessions per week (Grayslake & Crystal Lake locations)
- Additional GK training
- EIGHT regional games across pre selected weekends across the midwest
- 2023 Tryouts: Saturday March 11 @ the MAC (Stadium)
- Eligible Birth Years:
- BOYS - 2005 to 2013
- GIRLS: 2013 to 2009 (see College Showcase Program for 2008 to 2005 Girls)
Each season culminates at a National Finals event (Tampa, FL) in December for those teams who qualify.
Please note: There is NO National event for the 2013 age group
For more information, please visit the Super Y League website: https://www.sylsoccer.com
NEW for the Fall 2022 season FC Lake County & Crystal Lake Force extended their FORCE FCLC partnership by offering 2011 to 2009 players to create one off teams for the TWO tournament weekends in Rockford (November) & St. Louis (MO) in February.
The main objectives of SCNSL are to provide:
- Highest Level of Competition
By selecting clubs with established pedigree and highest quality of player development history - Maximum Exposure to College Coaches
Conducting regional and national league games during nation’s leading showcase events and member club tournaments - Limited Travel and Cost
By conducting all league games during designated member club tournaments, in lieu of, traveling every other weekend and playing games at remote and isolated fields - Player Recognition and Promotion
SCNSL will be provide one of the best player profile platforms and a dedicated program assisting players with college recruiting
Players are asked to complete a Google Form to express their interest and coaching staff from both clubs will create the teams based on ability level and positions.
For more information, please visit the Select Clubs National Showcase League website: https://selectclubsnsl.com
PROGRAM #3: **NEW** Summer Showcase Teams
Age Groups: - U16-U19 (2008-2005)
- College Showcase Details
- Chicago International showcase
- July 7-9
- Lockport, IL
- College Search Kickoff showcase
- July 28-29
- Muscatine, IA
Training:
- 2 weeks of training (2 x 90 per week) leading up to each event
- Training could be mix of weekday evenings or weekday mornings
- Training Locations - Crystal Lake and Grayslake
Registration fees:
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- Approx $290 per player
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- Uniform:
- Force FCLC uniform package
- $70-75 for kit
- Returning players can use 2022 uniform
- For teams heavy on FCLC players, regular FCLC uniform will be worn in place of Super Y uniform.
- Force FCLC uniform package
- Uniform:
- Tryouts:
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- February 21 & 23 (Girls) / Late March (Boys)
