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

Fall 2026 INFORMATION:

Application Process:
· ALL players must complete the application
· Players who were part of the Winter 2 2026 season do NOT attend the tryout
· Players who were not part of the Winter 2 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: knorr@chicagosoccer.com

 Application Link: Click Here

Tryout Date:
September 13

Tryout Times:

·      2015-2014: 5:30-7pm
·      2013-2011: 7-8:30pm

Tryout Location: Elgin Sports Complex Turf Fields- 709 Sports way, Elgin, IL 60123
NI Select Application Fee: $25*
*If a player is selected, the application fee will be deducted from the fall season fee

 IF A PLAYER IS SELECTED:
Selection Notification Date: October 25, 2026
TRAINING DATES: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 - 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25
TRAINING TIMES: between 5:30-8:30pm
TRAINING LOCATION: Elgin Sports Complex Turf Fields- 709 Sports way, Elgin, IL 60123

Training Cost:
· $175 (NISL Member) - 7 sessions
· $210 (Non-Member) - 7 sessions

For information email knorr@chicagosoccer.com

For Information on the Northern Illinois Select Program, contact:
knorr@chicagosoccer.com