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Soccer Tryouts in Illinois: Semi-pro and Pre-professional Tryout Calendar
Looking for soccer tryouts in Illinois? Semi-pro and pre-professional clubs announce open tryouts and player evaluations throughout the year.
This calendar includes soccer tryout examples from Chicago, Schaumburg, La Grange, and Bloomington. Browse opportunities from clubs competing in USL League Two and UPSL, including Chicago Dutch Lions FC, Chicago Nation FC, Berber City FC, Sueno FC, Springfield FC, and Edgewater Castle FC.
Past tryouts are included to help players identify clubs that hold open evaluations and understand when they have recruited players. A previous announcement does not mean registration is currently open or that the same dates will repeat next season. For multi-day events, the first date is shown; check the original announcement for the full schedule.
January, February & March Soccer Tryouts in Illinois
What Happens During January–March?
Early-year announcements can include evaluations for clubs preparing their squads for the season ahead. The examples below feature USL League Two and UPSL opportunities in Chicago and other Illinois locations.
Check each announcement’s age requirements, registration process, and team information before attending. A tryout for one squad does not necessarily cover every team within the same club.
January Tryouts
Springfield FC
Club: Springfield FC
League: USL League Two
Level: Pre-professional
Tryout location: Bloomington, Illinois
Date: January 10, 2026
Type: USL League Two Team Tryout
Status: Past tryout
Link: View original tryout announcement
February Tryouts
Sueno FC
Club: Sueno FC
League: USL League Two
Level: Pre-professional
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois
Date: February 24, 2025
Type: USL League Two Team Tryout
Status: Past tryout
Link: View original tryout announcement
March Tryouts
Berber City FC
Club: Berber City FC
League: UPSL
Level: Semi-professional
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Date: March 7, 2026
Type: Semi-pro Team Tryout
Status: Past tryout
Link: View original tryout announcement
Chicago Dutch Lions FC
Club: Chicago Dutch Lions FC
League: USL League Two
Level: Pre-professional
Location: La Grange, Illinois
Date: March 22, 2026
Type: USL League Two Team Tryout
Status: Past tryout
Link: View original tryout announcement
July, August & September Soccer Tryouts in Illinois
What Happens During July–September?
Semi-pro clubs may announce additional evaluations during the summer as they build or adjust their squads. Chicago Nation FC’s August announcement is one historical example of a UPSL tryout in Chicago.
Players looking for opportunities should monitor individual clubs rather than assume every team follows the same recruitment calendar.
August Tryouts
Chicago Nation FC
Club: Chicago Nation FC
League: UPSL
Level: Semi-professional
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Date: August 9, 2026
Type: Semi-pro Team Tryout
Status: Past tryout
Link: View original tryout announcement
October, November & December Soccer Tryouts in Illinois
What Happens During October–December?
Late-year evaluations can give clubs an opportunity to assess players ahead of the following season. Edgewater Castle FC’s December tryout is one historical example of USL League Two recruitment in Chicago.
Previous announcements can help you identify teams to follow, but future dates and registration availability must be confirmed with the club.
December Tryouts
Edgewater Castle FC
Club: Edgewater Castle FC
League: USL League Two
Level: Pre-professional
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Date: December 21, 2025
Type: USL League Two Team Tryout
Status: Past tryout
Link: View original tryout announcement
Missed a Soccer Tryout in Illinois?
Use past announcements to identify clubs worth researching, then check their official websites and social accounts for new opportunities. You can also contact the appropriate coaching or recruitment staff to ask whether the team is currently evaluating players.
Send a short introduction with your age, position, current playing level, and highlight video. Contacting a club does not guarantee a trial invitation, but it gives the staff information to assess whether you may fit their needs.
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Illinois Soccer Tryouts: FAQ
Where can I find semi-pro soccer tryouts in Chicago?
The examples above include UPSL tryouts with Berber City FC and Chicago Nation FC. Check their official announcements for future dates, eligibility requirements, and registration information.
Which Illinois clubs have held USL League Two tryouts?
The listings above include Chicago Dutch Lions FC, Sueno FC, Springfield FC, and Edgewater Castle FC. These historical examples can help you identify clubs to monitor for future evaluations.
Are all Illinois soccer tryouts held in Chicago?
No. The examples on this page include locations in Chicago, La Grange, Schaumburg, and Bloomington. Check the venue in each original announcement before making travel plans.