Developing Youth Soccer Players in the Greater Alton-Godfrey Region
Skills, Drills and Thrills October Training
Age-specific training times for 2-12 year- olds.
Great for Recreation Players. 4 Saturdays in October for one hour. Guaranteed refunds if canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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.
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Alton Fighting Irish Soccer Club News
Some Alton Irish teams are looking to fill a limited number of roster spots for the Spring 2018 session. Players must successfully complete a tryout to be offered a spot. In most cases only one position is available. Teams with limited availability include: Girls born in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 or 2010 Boys born…
Read MoreThe 2008 Irish girls team won the Fall 2017 Lou Fusz Tournament in dramatic fashion. After completing 2 overtime sessions the game went to penalty kicks where the Irish prevailed. The team is made up of Kyridis Orr, Rayla Raglin, Allie Wiener, Reese Livingstone, Maddie Waters, Lilly Hannigan, Lydia Schrumpf, Izzi Hough, Jessica Eales, Alex…
Read MoreThe 2006 Irish girls team recently won the 2017 Lou Fusz Fall Tournament! The team finished the tournament undefeated at 4-0. The team includes Grace Carter, Ellie Williams, Faith McKaig, Juliana Stevenson, Meredith Zigrang, Avery Williams, Abi Davis, Callie Mossman, Haley Norton, Maya Stephan, Emily Schrumpf, Katie Johnson, Hilary Schrumpf and Audrey Alm and is…
Read MoreTo register for SLYSA Fall 2016 teams 2009 Boys click here 2005 – 2008 Boys and Girls click here
Read MoreUniform Fittings will take place at the Club office: 200 West Third Street Suite 111 Alton, IL 62002 (This is the Riverbender.com Building, across from Mac’s Time Out, first floor). Tuesday June 28 and Wednesday June 29 10AM-4PM and 6PM-8PM each day. Parents will take their sizing information and order online. Ordering information will be…
Read MoreMay 26, 2016 The Alton Fighting Irish youth soccer club has announced former U.S. Olympic team goalkeeper, and St. Louis soccer legend, Jamie Swanner will be the club’s keeper instructor. “We are proud to bring someone with Jamie’s experience level to our club. He has decades of experience instructing keepers at the youth, high…
Read MoreGirls Kick Around/”ID” Sessions for 2016/2017 Season Girls born in 2004, 2005, 2006 Tuesday May 17, 2016 5:30pm – 7:00pm Girls born in 2007, 2008, 2009 Thursday May 19, 2016 5:30pm-7:00pm Who should attend? Girls born in above years who are interested in trying out for an Alton Fighting Irish soccer team. Tryouts will be…
Read MoreCongrats to the 2005/2006 Girls who were undeafeted and won the recent indoor session at The Sports Academy!
Read MoreTryout registration is now open for: Girls born in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Boys born in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Click here to view the schedule of tryouts. Tryouts are free but registration is required. Please register as soon as possible by clicking here. Tryouts are held at Glazebrook Park in…
Read Morehttps://www.slysa.org/news/new-concussion-guidelines-begi U.S. SOCCER GUIDELINES February 16, 2016 Included in the U.S. Soccer Concussion Initiative are specific changes to rules on heading for certain age groups. Those changes included: Eliminating heading for children 10 and under – Please note that U11 is listed in the U.S. Soccer Concussion Initiative document because U11 players can be 10…
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