Developing Youth Soccer Players in the Greater Alton-Godfrey Region
Rookie Soccer Program for 5-10 year olds starts April 23
Rookie Soccer Training Program for 5-10 year old girls and boys. April 23 & 30 | May 7 & 14 at Gordon Moore Park. 5 & 6 years old, 9AM-10AM. 7-10 years old, 10AM-11AM. Receive $10 discount for early registration.
Participants must register here.
Our Approach
The Alton Fighting Irish Soccer Club provides technical skills development through a disciplined training approach for youth players in the Greater Alton-Godfrey, IL region. Our training includes footwork and ball skills, speed and agility, balance and coordination, proper defensive technique and goalie training.
Competitive League Games
Our teams compete in the St. Louis Youth Soccer Association (SLYSA), one of the largest and most respected youth soccer leagues in the Midwest. Teams are placed in divisions based upon skill level. They travel from as far away as Quincy, IL and Cape Girardeau, MO because of the league's ability to create competitive games for all skill levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to read answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) from parents and players.
Alton Fighting Irish Soccer Club News
Tryouts for the 2020-2021 season will be held June 1 – June 7. All players must register for tryouts, which are free. Register at: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/230354 The tryout schedule will be released soon. If you have questions please email us at club@altonfightingirish.com
Read More2006 Irish Boys win Fall 2019 SLYSA Division! They received medals for their achievement at the St. Louis Ambush game on January 19, 2020. The boys finished the season with 8 wins and 2 ties in SLYSA and also won 2 tournaments, going 16-2-1. Way to go boys! The 2006 Blue are coached by Craig…
Read MoreFan Gear Winter 2020 Deadline to Order: October 15, 2020. Click here for the Irish Gear Site with dozens of items. Click here to see the flyer with all items. Click here for the Soccer Master site with a few Nike items.
Read MoreNew for the Fall 2019 Spring 2020 season – introducing the Junior Irish! Players will receive all the same benefits of being a member of the Alton Fighting Irish Soccer Club but at a reduced fee! Thanks to our sponsors and donors, players born in 2013 and 2012 will only pay $325. This is 50% –…
Read MoreTJ’s Pizza is a quick and easy way for you to earn money back to assist with your fees. TJ’s Pizza rewards 40% for fundraisers* resulting in 35% for you and 5% for the club. This breakdown not only puts money in your pocket but helps the club keep costs down and the ability provide…
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Read MoreEMMA LUCAS JOINS ALTON FIGHTING IRISH COACHING STAFF July 31, 2018 -2018 Lewis and Clark Community College Women’s Soccer Team -Captain and team MVP sophomore, junior and senior year Roxana High School -1st team all-conference all four years of high school -1st team All-Sectional team sophomore, junior and senior year -Advantage News Girls Soccer Player of…
Read MoreThe Alton Fighting Irish select soccer program is gearing up for another season. The club is in its third season but has grown since the beginning. In its inception, the club had just one team, but it grew to 18 teams last year. “When we started it wasn’t my intentions to start a soccer club,”…
Read MoreGODFREY — Numbers tell a big part of the story for the Alton Fighting Irish Soccer club. And those numbers keep growing. The Fighting Irish, which started with one team just three years ago, has grown to 20 teams, with more coming. As the club prepares for its upcoming tryouts, the only question without a…
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