Chicago Northwind SC is the competitive club soccer program of AYSO Region 418, a non-profit youth soccer organization based out of the North Side of Chicago.
- Founded
- 2008
- Players
- 489
- Ages
- 6–19
- Programs
- 13
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’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 AYSO Region 418, Illinois Women's Soccer League (IWSL), Illinois Youth Soccer State Premiership, USYS Midwest Conference League, Fire Pitch. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do 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.
Northwind Soccer Academy
U5-U8
An introductory program focused on the technical and social/emotional skills of U5-U8 players in a fun but focused environment. Players practice twice a week and play games on Sunday mornings.
Club
7U-15U
The travel program emphasizes technical development, game principles and awareness at younger ages, then adds tactics, team formations and game strategies as players develop.
IWSL · YSSL · MWC · IL Prem
High School Pathway
15U-19U
A top quality training experience built around player and team development, with opportunities for players pursuing soccer beyond high school and for those developing toward the HS varsity level.
IWSL · Illinois Premiership · Fire Pitch · YSSL
Goalkeeping Training
U8-U12
Training for players just beginning as goalkeepers or who have played the position for a few years, balancing technical and tactical training in game-like environments.
Goalkeeping Training
U13-U19
Training for players around the 11v11 format, designed for primarily goalkeepers or players who play the position as a secondary role, with mostly tactical and game-realistic work.
OFFSEASON Sports Performance
A physical therapy and sports performance clinic for youth athletes, emphasizing injury-risk reduction, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and recovery techniques.
DRIVE Goalkeeping Camp
7-16
A goalkeeping camp held July 27–31, 2026, at Foster Turf Soccer Field from 9 am–12:30 pm CT.
Girls Free Clinic
A free girls clinic at Foster Turf Field, scheduled May 7, 14, 21 and 28 and June 4, from 4:15–5:30pm.
Summer Skills Clinics
Skills sessions are held Tuesday/Thursday from 5:00–6:00pm at Foster Turf.
Soccer Summer Camps
Soccer summer camps offer half-day sessions from 9am–12pm and full-day sessions from 9am–3pm, with dates in July and August.
The 1v1 Formula
An innovative training concept focused on enhancing 1v1 skills through engaging and fast-paced stations.
High School Girls Camps
A camp at Foster Turf Field scheduled August 5–7 from 9am–12pm.
One Week Free Trial
Prospective players can come along for a one free week trial to get to know the coaches, teams and Northwind way.
Tryouts
2026/2027
Tryouts decide which travel team a kid plays on. Confirm the details on the club’s page before you go.
Coaching
Who coaches here
11 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
TOM ROE
Director of Coaching
USSF
JOHNNY IOANNOU
Assistant Director of Coaching
USSF
YURII HEREHA
Coach
USSF
CALVIN CURTIN
Coach
USSF
DANI SCHULGASSER
Coach
USSF
GREY SHENK
Coach
USSF
HENRY OKPO
Coach
USSF
AHMAD BAH
Coach
USSF
ERMIN GADZO
Coach
USSF
DYLAN WEINERT
Coach
USSF
JUAN LUNA
Youth Program Director
USSF
Where they play
5 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Foster Turf
Foster Turf Fields, N Simonds Dr Chicago, IL 60640 USA · Turf
Lakeview HS
4015 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60613 USA
River Park
5099 N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Clark Park
3400 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
DePaul Prep
3300 N Campbell Ave Chicago, IL 60618 USA
1 field isn’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
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