Chicago Edge is a community organization providing appropriate programs for players aged 4 - 18, recreationally or as part of its travel program. It provides competitive players in the Oak Park/River Forest community a travel soccer experience focused on character building, good sportsmanship, and long-term development.
- Founded
- 2012
- Ages
- 4–18
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 11
Where on the ladder
Level 3 to Level 5
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Illinois Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club also played in NPL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above. The club’s site also lists US Club Soccer. We have not confirmed that from the body’s own member list, so we do not call the club sanctioned.
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Where the players went next.
We counted these from public commitment lists and trackers, not from the club’s own claims.
The counts come from public commitment trackers, club lists, league records, player pages, and the rosters of 2,244 NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA programs. One player counts once per school. “Division unverified” means we matched the school but could not confirm the program level. We never print a current youth player’s name.
Programs
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Edge Juniors Academy
U7–U8
A year-long travel program with Fall, Winter Training, and Spring components. The table lists 4 games in Fall and Spring, 2 practices per week, and a $975 fee.
U9–U12
U9–U12
A year-long travel program with Fall, Winter, and Spring components, 8 games in Fall and Spring, and 2 practices per week.
U13–U14
U13–U14
A year-long travel program with Fall, Winter, and Spring components, 8 games in Fall and Spring, and 2 practices per week.
High School Girls
High School Girls
A year-long travel program with Fall and Winter components, 8 games in Fall and approximately 8 games in Winter, and 2 practices per week.
High School Boys
High School Boys
A year-long travel program with Winter and Spring components, approximately 8 Winter games and 8 Spring games, and 2 practices per week in Spring.
Edge Premier XI Program
The club lists the Edge Premier XI Program among its travel programs.
Chicago Rush Select Program
The club lists the Chicago Rush Select Program among its travel programs.
Edge Juniors
Age 4–6
A community pre-travel program offered Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, with 1 practice per week through park districts.
Edge Spring/Summer Camps
A week-long spring and summer camp program offered through park districts.
OPRF Community Winter League
A community winter indoor league where players can form teams with school or neighborhood friends and play together in a competitive environment. The program lists 6 games and a $135 fee.
Skills Clinics
Winter skills clinics running for 6 weeks, with a listed fee of $185.
Tryouts
2026/27 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Coaching
Who coaches here
16 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Murray Findlay
Executive Director
Coaching Director in Oak Park since 2003; Director of Coaching with Chicago Edge since it was founded in 2012; represented Scotland at U18 Schoolboy level.
BSc in Applied Sports Science from the University of Edinburgh; MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago; Doctorate in Education from Loyola University
USSF A License · USSF B License · NSCAA Premier · NSCAA Advanced National · NSCAA National Diplomas · NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma · Scottish FA C License · NSCAA National Youth License · USSF National Youth License
Gavin Richards
Director of Operations
Played semi-pro in the UK; coaching club and high school soccer since 1994 in California, Nevada, Florida, and Illinois; started coaching for River Forest Rapids in 2003; Director of Coaching since 2009.
NSCAA Premier Diploma · NSCAA Advanced National Diploma · NSCAA National Diploma · NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma · USSF D License
Cesar Ramirez
Director of Foundation Phase
Former Coach with Chicago KICS United FC; Former Coach at Little Village HS; Former Player - Phoenix College.
USSF B License · USSF C License · USSF D License
Albert Martin
Director of College Placement
Staff Coach/GK Trainer- Sockers FC 2006-2020; College Placement Consultant 2012-present.
USSF National C license · NSCAA Goalkeeper Diploma
Desmond Bailey
Staff Coach
Coach, FC-1 Academy, Glenview, IL; Coach, Club Atlas, Chicago, IL
USSF D License · USSF E License
James Callan
Staff Coach
Coaching travel soccer since 2008; head men's soccer coach at Richard Daley College for 4 years; experience as Director of Coaching.
BA in Management from Robert Morris University
USSF C National License · NSCAA Goalkeeping Level I Diploma · NSCAA Goalkeeping Level II Diploma · Ajax Coach Education Program Certificate · Chelsea FC International Development Workshop · FIFA Grassroots Seminar
Tony Charielle
Staff Coach
Former Coach Panthers SC, Kickers SC; Former Player Ripon College.
USSF D License · USSF Youth License
Felipe de Moura
Director of Goalkeeping
GK Coach at Concordia University; Asst. Coach at Bethel College; GK Coach at Rochester United (MN); TetraBrazil Operations Manager.
Bachelor's in Physical Education; Master's in Sports Management
Advanced National GK License · USSF C License · GK Level 1 and 2 NSCAA
Where they play
50 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Amundsen Park Turf
6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave.Chicago, IL 60639 · Turf
Andersen Park
Barrie Center
Barrie Park
Beye School
Beyond Hunger
Bonnie Brae
Brooks Middle School
Carroll Park
Centennial Park
49 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Get in touch
How to reach Chicago Edge
Chicago Edge Soccer Club, PO Box 5544, River Forest, IL 60305
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