Next Match vs. Oak Park River Forest on Sunday 5/3

The match will be at Oak Park River Forest HS at 201 N Scoville in Oak Park. The match will be played at 6:00pm. Please note that both the location and time have changed.

Map of the location is at: http://tinyurl.com/d79rtz

Directions indicate the drive from Olympia Park in Chicago is about 30-35 minutes. Please allow enough time to arrive at field at 5:15. Upon arrival, immediately get shoes & shin guards on and start stretching.

Since we are not practicing during the week, it's important that everybody arrives early so we can discuss basic formation assignments, corner kick offense & defense and general team standards.

Please remember, black shorts & black socks are part of our uniform.

Also, please do not arrive and start shooting at the goal. Only two players will be designated to practice with goalkeeper. Returning players know what I mean.

If you know that you will not be able to attend the match, please notify me by Saturday evening.

Today's Match is Cancelled

The match scheduled for 2:00pm in Westchester has been cancelled due to poor field conditions.

No word yet on a reschedule date.

Next Match vs Chargers FC

Next match Sunday at St. Joseph HS against Chargers FC.

The match is at 2:00pm at 10900 W. Cermak Road in Westchester.

Map of location is at: http://tinyurl.com/c2lntj


Directions indicate the drive from Olympia Park in Chicago is about 25-30 minutes. Please allow enough time to arrive at field at 1:15. Upon arrival, immediately get shoes & shin guards on and start stretching.

Since we are not practicing during the week, it's important that everybody arrives early so we can discuss basic formation assignments, corner kick offense & defense and general team standards.

Please remember, black shorts & black socks are part of our uniform.

Also, please do not arrive and start shooting at the goal. Only two players will be designated to practice with goalkeeper. Returning players know what I mean.

If you know that you will not be able to attend the match, please notify me by Saturday evening.

ELA v Edison Park Celtic FC - April 19th

On a cold windy rainy Sunday morning in Lake Zurich, our Edison Park U17 team kicked off its 2009 season. The result was a 2-1 defeat but on the whole, I think our players have to be pleased with their effort.

After only a few practices together (most indoors and never a full squad) the team started to develop a nice tempo of play midway through the first half. The second half saw our side control possession and generate numerous chances. Only a sure handed ELA goalkeeper prevented our side from drawing even or taking the lead by match end.

All and all, it was a good first effort and gave us a nice foundation to build upon this season.

Sorry, no photos or video from the match - too cold and wet for delicate equipment. Thanks to all fans who braved the elements to watch the match.

Next match Sunday in Westchester against Chargers FC.
The match is at 2:00pm but I urge all players to arrive early, ready to warmup at 1:15pm.
See you there.

Sunday June 7th Location Change

The final match of the season has been relocated to a different field.

The match on June 7th will be played at

Marquardt Middle School
1860 Glen Ellyn Road in Glendale Heights

Below is a link to the MapQuest location:
http://tinyurl.com/c33ftv

Sunday: First Match of Spring 2009 Season

Our first match of the Spring 2009 Season is a couple days away:

Sunday April 19th at 11:00am at ELA
23600 N Echo Lake Rd
Lake Zurich, Il. 60047-9029

Link to MapQuest page for field:
http://tinyurl.com/c4ylbp


Directions indicate the drive from Olympia Park in Chicago is about 45-50 minutes.
Please allow enough time to arrive at field at 10:15. Upon arrival, immediately get shoes & shin guards on and start stretching.

Since we have not had a practice with the full team, it's important that everybody arrives early so we can discuss basic formation assignments, corner kick offense & defense and general team standards. I will also need to distribute shirts.

Please remember, black shorts & black socks are part of our uniform.

Also, please do not arrive and start shooting at the goal. Returning players know what I mean.

If you know that you will not be able to attend the match, please notify me by Saturday evening.

See you at the field.

Practice on Saturday April 11th

Practice will be held outdoors at Edison School this Saturday April 11th from 2-4pm.

The school is located at 6220 N Olcott Ave.
Map of school location: http://tinyurl.com/cq5vye

Please bring any outstanding paperwork, birth certificates or anything else we might need.

Video & Photos

Parents,

We can now post highlight videos of matches at the website. So, if you take any video footage of matches please pass them along.

I can still use some of the older photos from previous seasons if you have them - especially those team photos we usually take at the end of the season.

Thanks

Practice on Saturday April 11th

I'm still checking field conditions and weather forecasts to determine if we'll be indoors or outside for Saturday's practice.

Please check back Thursday afternoon for details.

Thank you.

Updated 2009 Spring Schedule

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Sunday April 19 at ELA (Lake Zurich) at 11:00am
Sunday April 26 at Chargers FC (Westchester) at 2:00pm
Sunday May 3 at OPRF (River Grove) at 5:00pm
Sunday May 10 at ALITHSA (Lake in the Hills) at 8:45am
Sunday May 17 at NIFC (DeKalb) at 11:00am
Saturday May 30 at Chargers FC (Westchester) at 4:00pm
Sunday May 31st at Amer. SC Knights (Mount Prospect) at 3:00pm
Sunday June 7th at American Eagles (Bloomingdale) at 3:00pm

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Please note that the two matches in bold print have been changed from the original schedule.
The first match of the season (vs. ELA) has been moved from 4/18 to 4/19.
The match on 5/10 has had a time change to 8:45am.

Any questions please contact Coach Torres.

Practice on Sunday April 5th

Players & Parents,

Sorry about the confusion with the previous post.

After reviewing our practice field possibilities yesterday, I have decided to stay indoors again this Sunday for our practice. Hopefully, we'll be able to get outdoors next week.

So be at Norwood Park gym once again from 1:00 to 3:00pm with gym shoes, water, shin guards and a ball. Norwood Park is located at: 5801 N. Natoma Ave in Chicago.

Map of location: http://tinyurl.com/cfzk9g

Please bring all outstanding paperwork to practice.
There are only two weeks before the first match so we need all the NISL paperwork. jersey orders, and birth certificate copies in order to get player passes in time for the first match.

If you know of anyone interested in playing for our team, please get them out to this practice so we can evaluate them and get their paperwork done quickly.

See you at practice.