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AYSO Chicago Lakefront - Region 418 Youth Soccer Programs offers youth soccer programs that include league play and skills-based activities. The program includes a Winter Indoor Soccer League, Winter Soccer Camps, the EPIC-Everyone Play In Our Community special needs program (formerly VIP), and VIP Buddies. It also offers AYSO EXTRA, AYSO Northwind SC, a Youth Referee Program, and the Northwind and Extra Referee Program.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
The stated mission of AYSO Chicago Lakefront - Region 418 Youth Soccer Programs is “Providing world class youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives.” Region 418 partners with Chicago Public Schools to enhance youth sports programming through partnership with the American Youth Soccer Organization. Region 418 has earned the AYSO Platinum Award several times, and Platinum Regions model AYSO's philosophies and commitment to providing family friendly youth soccer experiences for players in their communities. AYSO is a volunteer-run organization, and many of AYSO's higher level contributors, including Section 6 and National volunteer staff up to the National Board of Directors, started in Region 418.
The leadership team includes Regional Commissioner (RC) Michael Goroff and Assistant Regional Commissioner Eamonn Byrne. Other listed roles include Registrar Stuart Barlow, Treasurer Jeff Stern, Safety Director John Slone, Regional Coach Administrator (RCA) Michele Gambera, and Regional Referee Administrator (RRA) Dan Magier. Additional positions include Executive Board Member Michael Huzinec, Northwind Representative Eamonn Byrne, Corporate Sponsorship lead Gene Kinsella, Development lead Adam Cole, and several open roles such as Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA), Fields & Equipment, Secretary, Webmaster, and Division Administration Coordinator. Division administrators are listed for specific age groups and programs, including 4U/5U Playground & Schoolyard (Stuart Barlow), 6U (Therese Morgan Dunai), 7U Boys and 7U Girls (both Michael Huzinec), 8U Boys and 8U Girls (both Scott Peterson), 10U (Jose Penarrubia), 12U (Lara Compton), 14U (Gene Kinsella), High School 15U–19U (Michael Goroff), and EPIC Special Needs (Jonathan Weatherly). Northwind leadership includes Co-Directors Chris Chapman and Eric Moran, Northwind Treasurer Eamonn Byrne, Board of Directors members Alejandro Caffarelli, Maria Hill, Sarah Koleno, Maggie Nass, and Joey Carosella, and Northwind Director of Coaching Tom Roe. Eamonn Byrne is listed for AYSO Extra, Mike Foresman for Winter Indoor, and Kara Chmielewski for National Games.
Last updated August 3, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
The stated mission of AYSO Chicago Lakefront - Region 418 Youth Soccer Programs is “Providing world class youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives.” Region 418 partners with Chicago Public Schools to enhance youth sports programming through partnership with the American Youth Soccer Organization. Region 418 has earned the AYSO Platinum Award several times, and Platinum Regions model AYSO's philosophies and commitment to providing family friendly youth soccer experiences for players in their communities. AYSO is a volunteer-run organization, and many of AYSO's higher level contributors, including Section 6 and National volunteer staff up to the National Board of Directors, started in Region 418.
The leadership team includes Regional Commissioner (RC) Michael Goroff and Assistant Regional Commissioner Eamonn Byrne. Other listed roles include Registrar Stuart Barlow, Treasurer Jeff Stern, Safety Director John Slone, Regional Coach Administrator (RCA) Michele Gambera, and Regional Referee Administrator (RRA) Dan Magier. Additional positions include Executive Board Member Michael Huzinec, Northwind Representative Eamonn Byrne, Corporate Sponsorship lead Gene Kinsella, Development lead Adam Cole, and several open roles such as Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate (CVPA), Fields & Equipment, Secretary, Webmaster, and Division Administration Coordinator. Division administrators are listed for specific age groups and programs, including 4U/5U Playground & Schoolyard (Stuart Barlow), 6U (Therese Morgan Dunai), 7U Boys and 7U Girls (both Michael Huzinec), 8U Boys and 8U Girls (both Scott Peterson), 10U (Jose Penarrubia), 12U (Lara Compton), 14U (Gene Kinsella), High School 15U–19U (Michael Goroff), and EPIC Special Needs (Jonathan Weatherly). Northwind leadership includes Co-Directors Chris Chapman and Eric Moran, Northwind Treasurer Eamonn Byrne, Board of Directors members Alejandro Caffarelli, Maria Hill, Sarah Koleno, Maggie Nass, and Joey Carosella, and Northwind Director of Coaching Tom Roe. Eamonn Byrne is listed for AYSO Extra, Mike Foresman for Winter Indoor, and Kara Chmielewski for National Games.
Last updated August 3, 2026.
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