The U9 through U11 age levels are designed to build upon the strong foundation provided by our U8 program. The program becomes incrementally more competitive and challenging as players progress through the U9 through U11 age groups, all while maintaining the fun and constructive learning environment that has made Spartan FC so popular. As players progress through these age groups, technical, physical and cognitive development is complemented by the introduction of simple tactics that focus on teamwork and increase the enjoyment of the game of soccer. These age groups also begin to lay the foundation for the “Fire Way”, the soccer philosophy developed by the Chicago Fire MLS team. This is the same philosophy taught by FC United, the U12-U18 program into which Spartan FC feeds.
The year includes the following:
Fall (Aug 22nd - Nov)
Preseason Tournament
Spartan FC and Trevian SC Jamboree
10 League games
Practice twice a week
Once a week technical / Goalkeeping training sessions
Winter (Nov - Mar)
One indoor practice a week starting mid November
One indoor game a week starting in January (additional cost)
Futsal at GBN (Sunday evenings)
Spring (April - June)
8 League games
Practice twice a week
Once a week technical / Goalkeeping training sessions
