The Croatian Eagles Soccer club, established in 1922, is dedicated to the advancement of the game of soccer in Wisconsin and beyond. Our goal is to be the best soccer club in the state of Wisconsin by combining a competitive youth soccer program with a top flight adult program while maintaining a family atmosphere.
- Founded
- 1922
- Players
- 900
- Teams
- 90
- Ages
- U5–U19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 10
Where on the ladder
Level 2 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 Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club also played in USYS NL. 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. It also lists WYSA/IYSA Club Premier 2, Girls Academy Aspire, Girls Academy Inspire, National League, SECL Developmental league, US Youth Soccer Association, United States Soccer Federation, WSL. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksFrom the league tables
Croatian Eagles Soccer Club, every team.
Last season Croatian Eagles Soccer Club fielded 14 teams in the leagues we track: 6 boys and 8 girls, from national elite down to state & premier. The ladder tops out in Elite Academy from U13 up.
| lvl | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECNL Regional, Pre-ECNL, Aspire, EAL | |||||||||
| ECNL Regional, Pre-ECNL, Aspire, EAL | |||||||||
| EDP flights 4+ / Futures |
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 modular11 standings page has three boxes at the top: Gender, League and Age Group. Your kid's division appears once all three are set, with every team's record.
The link opens one division table on GotSport, with every team's record. Your club's other age groups sit in their own divisions, each with its own table. GotSport posts a new page every season, so your club's website is the place to find the current one.
The link opens one division table on GotSport, with every team's record. Your club's other age groups sit in their own divisions, each with its own table. GotSport posts a new page every season, so your club's website is the place to find the current one.
College & pro pathway
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.
Little Eagles
4, 5, or 6 year old
Little Eagles is a fun and educational experience focused on teaching basic soccer skills, sparking a love for the game, and fostering team play. Players are separated by age and gender for an interactive, age-appropriate challenge.
Academy
u7-u10
The CESC Academy provides a developmental pathway focused on technical ball mastery, physical literacy, and a fundamental understanding of the game through the CESC game model. Players of all skill levels and experience are welcome.
WYSA · SECL
Select
U15–U19
The Select program emphasizes technical development, tactical understanding, soccer IQ, and the physiological aspects of the game. Training is rigorous and competitive to prepare players for the next levels of their playing careers.
Academy Camp
5-10 (i.e. 7u-10u)
Academy Camp is for boys and girls of all levels and experiences, split according to ages and abilities. The camp focuses heavily on the technical part of soccer through station work, individual feedback, and small-sided games.
Academy Kickoff Camp
7u-10u
Academy Kickoff Camp helps players sharpen their soccer skills before the fall season. It focuses on technical development, repetition, play, and small-sided games.
Little Eagles Camp
3-6 years old
Little Eagles Camp is for boys and girls of all levels and experiences and focuses heavily on technical soccer development. Campers learn and fine-tune skills through station work, individual feedback, and small-sided games.
Select Day Camp
11u-14u age groups for the 2026/27 season
Select Day Camp is focused toward serious players and covers technical, tactical, psychological, and physical components of the game. It includes individual skill work, team tactical training, small-sided games, decision making, and preseason fitness.
Select Kickoff Camp
11u-15u
Select Kickoff Camp helps players sharpen their skills before select-season practices begin. It covers technical, tactical, psychological, and physical components through individual skill work, tactical training, small-sided games, and preseason fitness.
World Cup Street Soccer
7u-15u Age Groups
World Cup Street Soccer uses short, small-sided games with randomly rotated teams and limited coaching interruptions. The program is designed to help players make decisions, improve technical and tactical skills, and build fitness.
Pre-Season Conditioning Camp
10-19 years old
Pre-Season Conditioning Camp groups players by age, fitness, and ability to prepare them for the upcoming fall season. The camp focuses on fitness and preseason conditioning.
Tryouts
Select
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Coaching
Who coaches here
33 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Mike Koch
Coaching Director; Girls Director; coach
Academy Camp; Select Day Camp; Select Kickoff Camp; Croatian Eagles 13uG Aspire; Croatian Eagles 14uG Aspire; Croatian Eagles 16uG Aspire; Croatian Eagles 19uG Aspire; 10uG Croatian Eagles Red
Mikel Mala
Director of Coaching
Academy Camp; Select Day Camp; Select Kickoff Camp
Buddy Gentry
Coaching Director
Academy Camp; Little Eagles Camp
Mike Benedict
Coaching Director; Academy Director; coach
Academy Camp; Croatian Eagles 17uG Aspire; 10uG Croatian Eagles Red; Little Eagles
Logan Langseth
coach
Goalkeepers- u11-u12; Croatian Eagles 19uB EA; Croatian Eagles 12uG Red; Croatian Eagles 19uG DPL
Ryan Zachow
Goalkeeper Director
Goalkeeper Director
Lovelace Ackah
coach
Croatian Eagles 11uB Red; Croatian Eagles 11uB Red 2; Croatian Eagles 11uB White; Croatian Eagles 11uG White
Steven Richichi
coach
Croatian Eagles 11uB Red; Croatian Eagles 11uB Red 2; Croatian Eagles 17uB Club Premier 2; Croatian Eagles 19uB Club Premier 2; 10uB Croatian Eagles Red
Where they play
4 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Croatian ParkPrimary
9140 S. 76th St., Franklin, WI
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Croatian Soccer Park
Croatian Eagles Soccer Park
3 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Winter Training and Leagues are encouraged, but OPTIONAL and will incur an additional cost., Uniform/practice kits are required to purchase for new players., 10uB red (and/or u10G red) may incur an additional cost due to playing in 11u leagues and events. Cost will be commensurate with u11 boys/girls fees., Each family is required to participate in the mandatory fundraiser(s)., Teams may have an additional fee to help cover the costs of coaches travel and expenses as well as any additional events that may occur., Club policy lists Club user fees, Player Fees, Refundable Volunteer fees, Coaching fees, Tournament Fees, and Equipment fees..
Get in touch
How to reach CESC
PO Box 320031, Franklin, WI 53132-2001
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