Providing and promoting a positive soccer experience for every participant appropriate to their level of interest and ability since 1974.
- Founded
- 1974
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 19
Where on the ladder
Level 2 to Level 6
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 USYS NL. That league ended in July 2026 and merged into National 1, so it does not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
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.
GLSA Recreational League
Preschool – 7th grade
Players are divided by gender and grade, with games on Saturdays at LTSC and practices held in neighborhood parks or school grounds. The program offers age-based small-sided formats and parent-coached teams.
feeds into RecPlus Program
Youth Academy
1.5 – 8 years of age
A pre-travel program for boys and girls that teaches the fundamentals while children have fun and make friends. Classes are led by Youth Academy Director Jen Jeschke.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
RecPlus Program
U6 and U7
Players can experience GLSA Competitive culture through professional training without the time, travel and financial commitment of competitive soccer. Players remain on recreational teams while receiving age-appropriate training from GLSA professional staff.
feeds into GLSA Competitive Program
FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
U8-U19
FC 1974 uses a Performance Based Success Program that combines technical development with performance and results. Training is highly intense, competitive and demanding, with a focus on technically efficient players and a fast-tempo playing style.
ECNL RL · USYS feeds into U23 Program
Premier Program
U8-U18
The club lists the Premier Program as part of its player development pathway and provides 2026 program details for U8-U18.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
Girls Select Program
U11-U18
The club lists the Girls Select Program as part of its player development pathway and provides 2026 program details for U11-U18.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
Elite Girls ECNL RL Program
U11-U18
The club lists the Elite Girls ECNL RL Program as part of its player development pathway and provides 2026 program details for U11-U18.
ECNL RL feeds into U23 Program
Elite Boys Program
U11-U18
The club lists the Elite Boys Program as part of its player development pathway and provides 2026 program details for U11-U18.
feeds into U23 Program
Boys Select Program
U11-U18
The club lists the Boys Select Program as part of its player development pathway and provides 2026 program details for U11-U18.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
U23 Women's Program
U23
The U23 women’s program provides a high level summer training environment for current college players and graduating high school seniors entering college to play soccer. Training is held at Libertyville Township Soccer Complex.
feeds into College soccer
U23 Men's Program
U23
The U23 men’s program provides a high level summer training environment for current collegiate players and graduating high school seniors entering college in the fall. Training and league games are managed by Srgjan Smileski.
feeds into College soccer
TOPSoccer
5-18
TOPSoccer is a fun program for children with physical and/or cognitive special needs, and it also provides a volunteer opportunity for coaches and players.
GLSA Adult Program
throughout adulthood
GLSA adult soccer leagues give men and women the opportunity to play recreational soccer throughout adulthood. The leagues are for fun, with no records kept and no trophies awarded.
FC 1974 Futsal
FC 1974 partners with SB Futsal and the Premier Soccer League to offer futsal training and play. The program emphasizes quick reflexes, fast thinking, precise passing, ball control and decision-making.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
GLSA Recreational Summer Camp
6 to 14
The 2026 camps are conducted by FC 1974 Professional Staff and teach fundamental skills in an age-appropriate way through activities, games, contests and tactics for recreational play.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
FC 1974 Summer Camp
Rising u8-u11; Rising u12-u16
The six-week series offers Soccer Ball Mastery, Possession Play and Elite Goal Scorer’s Finishing camps. Sessions develop technical ability, possession, decision-making and finishing.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
Horizon Soccer Spring Break Camp
U8-U19 BOYS AND GIRLS
The Skills and Finishing Camp gives forwards, midfielders and defenders experience going to goal while improving first and second touch, shooting and finishing. The camp is run by Srgjan Smileski.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
Horizon Soccer Summer Camp
11 and under; 12+
Player Development camps serve campers ages 11 and under, while High Performance camps are for campers ages 12+ seeking to improve their game. The curriculum covers technical, tactical, physical and psychological development.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
Individual and Small Group Training
FC 1974 offers supplemental individual and small-group sessions tailored to help players reach their highest potential. Options include position-specific training, tactical analysis and goalkeeper training.
feeds into FC 1974 Competitive Soccer Program
Tryouts
2026 Season
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Libertyville Township Soccer Complex (LTSC) · 30080 Technology Way, Libertyville 60048
$150 tryout deposit; refundable only until the end of the 2nd tryout night
Coaching
Who coaches here
31 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Srgjan Smileski
DOC FC 1974 Pre-Performance and Performance Stage BOYS; FC 1974 College Recruiting Coordinator (BOYS/GIRLS)
BOYS (U13-U19); BOYS/GIRLS
Srgjan has been working in Youth Soccer 15 years. He was DOC at Raiders FC for 6 years where the club won multiple US Youth National Titles. After that he became DOC at FC1974 where he is currently working.
National B Licence · National Youth Licence · NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
Bryan Mancill
DOC Pre-Performance and Performance Stage Girls
U13-U19
Josh Paskiewicz
DOC Formation Stage
U11-U12
Michael Zovistoski
Executive Director
U15 Girls Elite; U15 Boys Elite ECNL
Tom Holevas
Director of LTSC Operations
U14 Girls Elite; U19 Girls Elite
Jeff Widmark
Recreational Director; DOC 1974 Foundation Stage
U8-U10; U10 Boys Premier Orange 1; U10 Boys Premier Black 1
Stephen Hunt
Tournament Director; Elite 64 RL Coordinator
U15 Girls Select; U16 Girls Select; U15 Boys Elite USYS; U17 Boys Elite USYS
Jen Jeschke
Youth Academy Director
Youth Academy; ages 1.5-8; U11 Girls Premier; U12 Girls Select; U12 Girls Premier; U13 Girls Premier
Where they play
2 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Libertyville Township Soccer ComplexPrimary
30080 Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048
Canlan Sports Complex
1950 US 45, Libertyville, IL 60048 · Turf
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
$150 tryout deposit
Add-ons
RecPlus fees are in addition to the recreational registration fee, Libertyville Cup parking: $10 early-bird or $15, Octoberfest Classic parking: $10 early-bird or $15; Waukegan SportsPark parking is $5 CASH, FC 1974 Summer Camp discounts: 10% for 3 or 4 weeks; 20% for 5 or 6 weeks.
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