Chicago Soccer Academy (CSA) is an elite youth soccer club serving Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, and the surrounding Fox Valley communities of Northern Illinois.
- Founded
- 2014
- Ages
- 3–18
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 13
Where on the ladder
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’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. It also lists PRE ECNL girls and boys, NISL, IWSL, USL Y Regional league. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksFrom the league tables
Chicago Soccer Academy (CSA), every team.
Last season Chicago Soccer Academy (CSA) fielded 10 teams in the leagues we track: 8 boys and 2 girls, from national elite down to competitive regional. The ladder tops out in Pre-ECNL from U11 up.
| lvl | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECNL Regional, Pre-ECNL, Aspire, EAL | |||||||||
| ECNL Regional, Pre-ECNL, Aspire, EAL |
Each dot is one team in the 2026-27 season. We place it by the league the team actually plays in, not by the club’s own team names. A tap on a dot shows that team’s league, flight and record. The dots come from published league tables, so a team playing outside those leagues will not appear here.
Check the tables yourself
The link opens the event's flight list on Total Global Sports, where the ECNL family posts its tables. Your kid's birth year is one of the rows, and the Standings link beside the flight opens the table. Each season gets a new event page, so theecnl.com is the place to pick up a later one.
The link opens the event's flight list on Total Global Sports, where the ECNL family posts its tables. Your kid's birth year is one of the rows, and the Standings link beside the flight opens the table. Each season gets a new event page, so theecnl.com is the place to pick up a later one.
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.
Jr Academy + Parent
U3-U5
Parents join their child on the field in fun, engaging activities that foster early skill development and a love for the game.
feeds into CSA Travel Academy
Jr. Academy
U3-U10
A fun, skill-building Recreational Plus Program for young athletes developing a strong foundation in soccer.
Elite Travel Soccer
U7-U19
A full-year program from mid-August through mid-June focused on individual player development and strong team dynamics.
PRE ECNL · ECNL RL · N1 · NISL · YSSL · IWSL
High School Programs
U15-U19
Advanced training and competition for high school boys and girls players looking to elevate their game.
N1 · NISL · IWSL · YSSL · ECNL RL
Futsal Academy
A fast-paced futsal program offered as part of the club's specialized training programs.
Footskills Academy
U7-U15
Training to improve ball control and work on first touch.
Speed & Agility Academy
U7-U15
Training focused on strength, balance, explosive acceleration, quickness, reaction time, and change of direction.
Goalkeeper Academy
U7-U19
Specialized training for dedicated goalkeepers to develop skills and tactics.
Summer Leagues and Practices
U7-U19
Summer options include 1-2 practices per week along with local or regional games, leagues, and tournaments.
Summer Camps
U7-U19
Multiple summer camp sessions are offered; current players receive one free camp included in fees.
Half and Full Day Soccer Camp
U7-U14
A half-day option runs 9am-12pm and a full-day option runs 9am-3:30pm.
Core Performance
U7-U15
Training focused on strength, balance, explosive acceleration, quickness, reaction time, and change of direction.
Men's MWPL Program
current and ex college men's players
A summer semi-professional team competing in the MWPL league against other Midwest teams.
MWPL
Tryouts
2026/27 season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Good Templar Park · 528 East Side Dr, Geneva, IL 60134
Coaching
Who coaches here
12 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Tim Balatsoukas
Director of Coaching
Players/teams from Jr. Academy (3-10 years old) through High School boys and girls
Tim has coached both US Youth and European Youth Soccer for the past 20 years. Tim started CSA in June 2014.
Tim graduated from Judson University with a double B.A. major degree in Business Marketing and Management.
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma · Greek FA License · NSCAA Advanced National Diploma · USSF National Youth License · KIDSAFE Certified[email protected]
Daniel Hernandez
Technical Director of Coaching
Players/teams from U12 - High School boys and girls
Daniel has coached extensively throughout Spain and Australia including two years at the Barcelona Summer Camps. He has been the head coach for teams U8-U14 boys and girls at various clubs in the Chicagoland area for the last several years.
Daniel holds a BA in Sports Education from the Autonomous University of Madrid and is a Royal Spanish Football Federation Certified Physical Trainer.
USSF National “D” License · KIDSAFE Certified[email protected]
Tony Duffy
Travel Coach
High School Boys and Girls
Illinois Youth Soccer Coach of the Year, Tony has coached US, European and Australian Youths soccer for the past 25 years. He has attained the highest coaching accreditation from three different continents. Former Coaching Education Instructor for IYSA. Has coached National championship winning teams.
University of Dundee, UK (MBA)
USSF National A License · UEFA A License · ASF A License · USSF National Youth License · KIDSAFE Certified[email protected]
Brenden Berry
Travel Coach
Jr. Academy boys/girls (ages 3-10) and Youth Boys Teams (U8-U14)
Chairman, Director of Soccer Operations and Staff Coach- Glen Ellyn Park District/Glen Ellyn Lakers FC (2009-2014), Operations Manager and Staff Coach- San Jose Earthquakes Youth Club (2015-2016)
Bachelor of Sports Management- Ohio University
NSCAA National Diploma · NSCAA Youth Club Administrator Diploma · USSF "E" License · Positive Coaching Alliance Certified · KIDSAFE Certified[email protected]
Va Shon Watkins
Travel Coach
All levels of soccer from grass roots U3 - U19 and college
He has coached 10 kyears in Illinois with clubs all across the greater Chicagoland area in Alithsa, Carol Stream Panthers, Palatine Celtic, Waukegan HOTC, Orland Park Vortex and Assistant Men's Coach at Elgin Community College. Was the interim Director of Coaching with Waukegan HOTC.
USSF “C” License · USC Director of Coaching Diploma · KIDSAFE Certified
Sanon Eustache
Travel Coach
U9 and U14 boys’ teams
Sanon has coached for the Indiana Invaders for 2 years as the head coach of the U9 and U14 boys’ teams but has been involved in coaching for over 5 years in the Midwest.
Judson University with B.A. in Business Administration, Management concentration. Hold an MBA with a double major in Finance and Leadership & Change Management from DePaul University.
USSF NATIONAL “E” License · KIDSAFE Certified[email protected]
Brooke Bean
Travel Coach
Youth soccer; her own sons in recreational soccer in the Tri-Cities area
Brooke is a lifelong soccer player. Brooke has 15 years experience coaching youth soccer summer camps as well as recently coaching her own sons in recreational soccer in the Tri-Cities area. KIDSAFE Certified
Brooke graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She continued her education at Northwestern Graduate School and has her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Maria Selvaggio
Travel Coach
Wheaton Academy Varsity Girls, CSA 2014 Girls
Kopion Football Club 2010-2013; Aurora Central Catholic High School Head Girls Varsity Coach 2010, 2011, Wheaton Academy Varsity Assistant Coach 2012-2019, Wheaton Academy Head Varsity Coach 2020-present. 2016 IHSA Class A State Champions, 2021 IHSA Class A 3rd Place
B.A. Psychology, Minor Spanish from Wheaton College.
USSF “E” License · NSCAA National Diploma · KIDSAFE Certified
Where they play
8 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Good Templar ParkPrimary
528 East Side Drive, Geneva Il 60134
East Side Sportsplex Complex
3565 Legacy BLVD St Charles, IL
Thompson Middle School Turf
705 W Main St St Charles, IL · Turf
James O'Breen Park
Campton Hills Road & Peck Road St Charles, IL
Elgin Sports Complex
709 Sports Way Elgin, IL
Stuart Sports Complex
US 30 & Griffin Dr Montgomery, IL
St Charles Sportsplex
1400 Foundry Rd, St Charles, 60174
West Chicago Sportsplex
551 W Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, 60185
2 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
$350/ NEW player for uniform package; needs to be purchased every 2 years, $250/player for uniform package; needs to be purchased every 2 years.
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