Developing Youth Soccer Players in the Greater Alton-Godfrey Region

2026 - 2027 Tryout Schedule and Registration

Boys and Girls with Birth Years 2008-2020

ID Sessions and Tryouts are free. Register online today here

Current players and newly interested players should register.

Click here for ID Sessions and Tryouts dates and times

 

Our Approach

The 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, technical knowledge regarding field positioning, buildup strategy, goalie training and more.

Competitive Games & Tournaments

Our teams compete in the St. Louis Youth Soccer Association (SLYSA), local, regional, and national tournaments and college Showcases. SLYSA is one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the United States. Teams 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.

Teams also compete in tournaments locally, with some teams traveling throughout the Midwest. Our highest level teams have earned wins vs ECNL-RL, NPL, E64, DPL, and similar platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

When, where, what? Click here to read answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) from parents and players.

Partners

Alton Fighting Irish Soccer Club News

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Upcoming Events

New Birthdate Matrix for 2026-2027 for US Youth Soccer

US Youth Soccer, which includes the SLYSA league, will abide by the new Age Matrix for the 2026-2027 season. Players may now be grouped by birthdate (August 1 to July 31) vs birth year. The goal is to align players teams more to their school grade. Check out the chart below for more information.

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2026-2027 ID Sessions & Tryout Registration

Tryout Schedule for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 sessions   ID Sessions and Tryout Dates  See the image below for the ID Session Schedule. Tryouts are May 18 – 21, 2026 (see schedule below). US Youth Soccer again follows the birthdate format of August 1 to July 31. For example, August 1, 2015 to July…

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2024 – 2025 Tryouts Schedule and Registration Link

Tryout Schedule for Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 sessions For all ages except high school May 20 – May 23, 2024 Tryouts will be held May 20-23 between 5 and 8:30 PM at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey on the turf fields on Stamper Lane. There will be two nights of tryouts for boys and two…

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2024 Rookie Development Camp

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