CIU Boys Dominate in the Desert:

National League Mesa Recap

It was a historic weekend for Central Illinois United in Mesa, Arizona, as our boys’ sides took to the pitch for the USYS National League Winter Event. Competing against some of the top-ranked talent in the country, the CIU boys showcased the depth and determination of our club, securing multiple postseason berths and a trip to the National stage.

2011 Boys: Punched Their Ticket to Nationals

The 2011 Boys put on a masterclass in group play. By winning their group outright, they have officially advanced to the 2026 USYS National Championships. Their disciplined play and clinical finishing earned them the title of Group Champions, and we couldn’t be prouder to see them represent CIU on the national stage this summer.

2010 Boys: Undefeated and Cup Qualified

The 2010 Boys were a force to be reckoned with all weekend, finishing the event with an unblemished undefeated record. Their performance has officially qualified the team for the National League Cup. This prestigious postseason opportunity is a testament to the group's consistency and hard work throughout the event.

2009 Boys: Wildcard Warriors

The 2009 Boys demonstrated incredible resilience in Arizona. After battling through a highly competitive bracket, their performance earned them a wildcard spot in the Finals. This hard-fought advancement keeps their championship dreams alive as they move forward into the next phase of the postseason.

2012 Boys: Gaining National Experience

While the results on the scoreboard didn't go their way this time, the 2012 Boys (0-2-1) gained invaluable experience competing at the highest level of youth soccer. Testing themselves against national-caliber opponents provides the foundation for future growth, and we look forward to seeing this group apply those lessons in the upcoming spring season.

"Our weekend in Mesa proved once again that CIU can compete with the best in the nation. From group titles to undefeated runs, our boys showed incredible character", commented CIU Boys Director and coach Jack Turanchik.

Congratulations to all our players, coaches, and families for a fantastic showing in Arizona!

Mark your calendar! Tryout registration for our 2025-26 season for all CIU teams is now OPEN!

Our girls compete in the Girls Academy!
Our boys compete in the National League!

Our winning ways have developed the top talent from right here in Central Illinois!

Interested in playing in college? Want to play semi-pro? How about pro-level?? Our players consistently move on to compete at these high levels year in and year out!!

If you are serious about soccer & reaching your potential, Central Illinois United is the place for you!

We are beyond excited to share that our very own Lillian Chaddock (2010G) has been invited in to the U.S. Soccer U-15 Women's Youth National Domestic Team Camp in Fayetteville, Georgia from September 8th-13th!

Lillian’s continued involvement with U.S. Soccer is testament to her ability and determination. We are proud to call her one of our own!

Please join us in congratulating Lillian and wishing her the best of luck!! GO LILLIAN!!
 

FOM US SOCCER:

CHICAGO (Sept. 6, 2024) – U.S. Under-15 Women’s Youth National Team head coach Ciara Crinion has selected a 24-player roster to kick off the team’s new cycle with a training camp in Fayetteville, Ga. from Sept. 8-13. Fayetteville, about 25 miles southeast of Atlanta, is the new home of U.S. Soccer as the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center is currently under construction in the city. 

Twenty-three of 24 players were born in 2010, while midfielder Loradana Paletta was born in 2011. Last month, Crinion led the 2009-birth year U-15 WYNT to the Concacaf U-15 Girls’ Championship in Costa Rica, the USA’s fourth-straight title at the tournament. Paletta, the youngest player on the Concacaf championship squad, is the lone player from the regional title-winning squad on this roster. She played all five matches in Costa Rica and scored vs. Haiti.

U.S. U-15 WOMEN’S YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM ROSTER – SEPTEMBER TRAINING CAMP

GOALKEEPERS (3): Camille Barrett (Solar SC; Plano, Texas), Farah Burkholder (Challenge SC; The Woodlands, Texas), Molly Gaffney (Real Colorado; Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
DEFENDERS (8): Lillian Chaddock (Central Illinois United; Peoria, Ill.), Ally Damron (San Diego Surf SC; San Diego, Calif.), Kylie Guerrero (Solar SC; Coppell, Texas), Sophia Polizzi (World Class FC; Tomkins Cove, N.Y.), Emma Sullivan (San Juan SC; Carmichael, Calif.), Cassandra Travers (Bay Area Surf SC; Santa Cruz, Calif.), Tori Williams (Mountain View Los Altos SC; Mountain View, Calif.), Gigi Zuniga (Mountain View Los Altos SC; Watsonville, Calif.)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Ella Ahn (San Diego Surf SC; San Diego, Calif.), Sana Morota (De Anza Force SC; Tokyo, Japan), Zoey Nelson (Seattle United; Seattle, Wash.), Isabella Ortiz (Florida United Soccer Club; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Loradana Paletta (New York City FC; Syosset, N.Y.), Kiyomi Yoshimura (Mountain View Los Altos SC; Santa Clara, Calif.) 

FORWARDS (7): Kayleigh Cabigon (San Diego Surf SC; San Diego, Calif.), Koi Edwards (Legends FC; Chino Hills, Calif.), Cali Hejduk (Columbus United SC; Westerville, Ohio), Riley Rountree (Eastside FC; Seattle, Wash.), Sadie Siedel (Mustang SC; Oakland, Calif.), Stella Spitzer (Carolina Ascent FC; Lewis Center, Ohio), Sydney Williams (Alabama FC; Milton, Ga.)

The players on the roster come from 19 different youth clubs, led by three each from Mountain View Los Altos SC and San Diego Surf SC. Nine states are represented on the squad, including 10 players from California. 

Nineteen of the players come from clubs in the ECNL, four from the Girls Academy League and one from the new USL Women’s Super League in forward Stella Spitzer.

Congratulations to Declan Schuler (2008) & Jackson Orris (2009) both invited into training with the Chicago Fire Academy as trialists.

As CIU continues to develop top talent in central Illinois, our players continue to be invited into MLS Academies for trials!

Let’s GO boys!

For all the details and to register please visit our Tryouts page here