About
Northern Illinois Soccer League offers a competitive youth soccer league for boys and girls ages U8 through U19. The league is governed by the rules adopted by FIFA and the United States Soccer Federation, except where modified by the NISL and league office.
Programs
- Competitive Youth Soccer League for Boys and Girls — U8 through U19
At a glance
- Ages: 8–18 years old
- Facility hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
About the provider
Northern Illinois Soccer League was founded in 1975. It is one of the largest youth soccer leagues in Illinois and one of the largest and most elite soccer leagues in the United States. It provides the day-to-day organizational structure for more than 1,000 teams in over 97 Chicago area communities. Its leadership team includes Brendan Eitz, General Manager; Matt Reiswerg, Vice President of Strategic Growth and Development; and Philip Richardson, Director of Operations.
The NISL is owned and operated by Northern Independent Soccer League. Participation in the NISL is governed by the rules adopted by FIFA and the United States Soccer Federation (US Soccer), except where modified below. All competition in leagues/divisions affiliated with the NISL is governed by regulations approved by the NISL and the league office.
Last updated August 25, 2026.
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