Proud Member of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy

JOIN THE MAGIC -- U.S. Soccer has created the U.S. Soccer Development Academy to improve the everyday environment for the elite youth player. The Chicago Magic Soccer Club is one of the select clubs that participates in the USSDA. "The exposure players receive in this program is second to none." said Director Todd Bailey, The Academy format provides top quality matches that challenges players on emotional, mental and physical levels." The Magic Academy strives to provide players with the best possible opportunity to achieve their utmost potential as elite soccer players. Watch the video What is the Development Academy. Come see what the Academy is all about in person by attending one of our upcoming matches.

U.S. U17s to Play Chicago Magic Academy

03/12/2010 -- The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team will participate in a 10-game tour providing their players a chance to play against high-quality competition in different environments. The U.S. U-17s will face off against Academy clubs that have demonstrated a strong commitment to player development which includes our very own Chicago Magic Academy on April 12th. Save the date to join us and support our players!

Magic Coach Gets An A!

02/21/2010 -- Chicago Magic players are not the only ones who try to grow from learning, our coaches continually strive to better themselves also. Coach Nathan Pitcock raised his theoretical and practical knowledge of the game in his on-going quest to improve the every day training environment for our elite players. U.S. Soccer’s National "A" License focuses on recognizing the principles of the game and its technical applications in 11v11 game format and how these principles influence positional, group and team organization. Coach Pitcock learned from some of the nation’s top-level instructors, including current and former national team, professional and international coaches. Congratulations Coach Pitcock!

Spring Best of the Midwest Applications Open!

01/21/2010 -- The Chicago Magic announces the Spring Best of the Midwest tournament. Applications are being accepted for both boy and girl teams! Hosted at the Hallmark Convention and Sports Complex, this spring tournament has traditionally been touted as a premier youth tournament in the USA . Over 500 teams are expected to participate, coming from throughout the Midwest and Canada . The facility is an easy drive from bothChicago airports with a variety of restaurants nearby in Merrillville , Indiana for dining after each tournament day. Lodging is easily accessible through our tournament housing bureau. Join us today!

Add TWO more to Magic Pro List!

01/14/2010 -- There is a lot that the Chicago Magic Soccer Club loves about this beautiful game, and it all begins for our club with a childlike desire to make dreams come true. Dreams came true today during the MLS Super Draft for two Chicago Magic Alums. Chicago Magic standout, Ross LaBaeux was the 23rd pick overall in today's draft by joining the MLS Colorado Rapids. The second Chicago Magic standout was selected shortly after by MLS Real Salt Lake with the 39th overall pick. Congratulations to the boys!

Magic Alum Does It Again

01/04/2010 -- Chicago Magic Alum, Brad Guzan did it again, stopping a penalty kick by David Dunn in Aston Villa's 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers in the third round of the English FA Cup on Saturday. The Magic's standout keeper's stop in the 31st minute kept Villa ahead and followed five penalty saves, including four in the shootout, against Sunderland in the League Cup earlier in the season. Congrats to Brad!

Sockers and Magic Announce Alliance

12/19/2009 -- The Sockers FC Chicago and the Chicago Magic Soccer Club are proud to announce a joint effort targeted for players returning from college. The effort will be defined in three groups as U19, U20 and U23 with the pool playing under the Sockers Magic Alliance name. The pool coaches will be David Richardson, Raul Diaz Arce, Brett Hall, Rudy Glen, Kieren Keane and Todd Bailey. "This alliance was put together based on what we as a group felt was the next step in our players soccer development as they move from an Academy Environment to College then back into our clubs during the 3 months of summer." said David Richardson, Sockers FC Technical Director. Todd Bailey, Director, Chicago Magic Boys Program continued, "Our commitment to youth continues with a dedicated and experienced coaching staff." Because of the varied travel distance, training will be held at a centrally located facility in the College of Dupage. Sockers Magic Alliance tryouts are January 4th and 5th from 10:30 until 12:30 each day at Soccer City in Palatine. You can register for the tryouts by clicking here.

3v3 Holiday Challenge Tournament Announced!

12/17/2009 -- The Chicago Magic Soccer Club and the Highland Park Field House presents their Inaugural Holiday 3v3 Soccer Tournament. Everyone is welcome. Come and enjoy playing official 3v3 Soccer on our brand new synthetic grass lined turf fields in our state of the art facility. Register by Dec 28th by fax at 847-720-9497 Payment must be made in full to secure registration. Registration forms and rules can be found here. Call 847-922-2959 Highland Park field house with any questions.

Chicago Magic Alum Wins College Cup

12/13/2009 -- The University of Virginia and Chicago Magic Alum, Ross LaBauex claimed the NCAA Division I College Cup today. Akron and Virginia went the full 90 minutes and two overtime periods without a score. Penalty kicks would decide the victory in which the Cavaliers won 3-2. Congrats to the team, Ross and his family!

Winter Classic Registrations Open!

12/1/2009 -- The Chicago Magic Soccer Club has announced the opening of Winter Classic registrations.  With the temperatures dropping, indoor soccer tournament action will heat up for teams participating in our annual event. Join us today!

Magic Alum Wins Another MLS Cup Title!

11/23/2009 -- After a match that couldn't be decided in regulation time, Real Salt Lake defeated David Beckham , Landon Donovan and the Los Angeles Galaxy 5-4 after a 1-1 draw. Penalty kicks became necessary after the two teams finished 120 minutes deadlocked. For a second straight game Chicago Magic Alum, Ned Grabavoy seized the momentum with a coolly taken penalty helping his side earn the championship. Congrats to Ned and Real Salt Lake!