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Pre-Academy

We are excited to announce that we will again be offering a Pre-Academy winter training program, open to all 2015 soccer players! The program includes a 10-week Winter Training Program & Tournament!

Central Illinois United (CIU) brings the top players in Central Illinois together and provides our players the opportunity to continue to develop their physical, technical, tactical, and mental skills and be consistently challenged through competition against top teams and players from across the country. CIU is a partnership between FC Central Illinois (FCCI), Peoria FC United (PFCU) and the Springfield Area Soccer Association (SASA).

Our teams have accounted for:
▪️USYS National Finalists (2007 Girls)
▪️Girls Academy Teams Qualifying for Playoffs (2007 & 2008 Girls)
▪️Girls Academy Teams at GA National Playoffs (2007 & 2008 Girls)
▪️IYSA State Cup Champions (2003 Girls, 2007 Girls, 2006 Boys, 2004 Boys)
▪️Multiple IYSA State Cup finalists and semifinalists
▪️A US Club National Cup Midwest Regional title and national semifinal appearance
▪️Two finals appearances at the prestigious Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase
▪️Dozens of 1st and 2nd place showings at some of the top college showcases around the country
▪️Wins over two reigning national champions (USYS and US Club)
▪️Wins over state champs from ten other states
▪️Dozens of players who have come through the program have signed on to play in college with two dozen at the Division I level

10-week Winter Training Program & Tournament Tryout Dates:

COMING SOON!!!


Register NOW for your opportunity to join Central Illinois' top level soccer program!

Questions? Natalie Freeman

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS


Tryout Dates:

Saturday November 16th:
Boys = 11-12:15pm @ PFCU 
Girls = 11-12:30pm @ GTG 
 
Sunday November 17th:
Boys = 11-12:30pm @ PFCU 
Girls = 12:30-2pm @ PFCU