Developing Youth Soccer Players in the Greater Alton-Godfrey Region

2024 - 2025 Tryout Schedule and Registration

Tryouts for girls and boys for fall 2024 and spring 2025 will take place May 20-23, 2024 at Glazebrook Park. Click here for the schedule and here to register. There is no cost to tryout.

 

 

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), 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

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

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Alton Fighting Irish Soccer Club News

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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Irish Soccer Rookie Program Slips Learning in with Fun – Alton Telegraph

Alton Telegraph – A Kick on the Turf for Rookie Youngsters By Pete Hayes April 18, 2023

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2023 – 2024 Tryout Information

Tryout Schedule for Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 sessions Tryouts will be held May 22-25 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 nights for girls. Players should try to attend both nights if possible.…

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Spring 2023 Rookie Soccer Program Starts April 15!

Register today clicking here. Open to boys and girls ages 5-10. Four Saturdays – April 15, 22, 29, May 6. May 13 rain date. Ages 5-7 11 am – 12 pm. Ages 8-10 12 pm – 1 pm. Gordon Moore Park Turf Fields.  

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High School Tryouts June 7 & 8

Click here to register now for Irish High School Tryouts! Girls 6:00 – 7:30 | Boys 7:30 – 9:00 Glazebrook Park Turf – Godfrey Birth years 2008-2004 (freshman – senior for the 2022-2023 school year)

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2022-2023 Tryout Information

PLEASE VISIT THE 2023-2024 Tryout page for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 — Tryout Schedule for Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 sessions Tryouts will be held May 23-26 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…

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Rookie Soccer Program Spring 2022

We had a GREAT turnout for our Irish Soccer Club Rookie Program last year and can’t wait to see everyone again this spring. If you have a boy or girl between 5 and 10 years old, this 4 week camp is for you! The clinic is on Saturdays April 23, 30th & May 7th, 14th…

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2022-2023 Tryouts

Tryout Schedule for Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 sessions Boys and Girls with Birth Years 2004-2016 Tryouts are free. Register online today here Tryouts will be held May 23-26 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…

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Spring 2021 Rookie Program April 17-May 15

The Irish Soccer Club Spring Rookie program registration is now open! This 5-week program runs April 17 – May 15 and is for boys and girls ages 5-10. Players will receive skills training and play during this one-hour session on the turf at Gordon Moore Park. You can register online now at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/261801. We look…

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Upcoming Events

Spring 2017 SLYSA Schedules Announced

https://www.slysa.org/2017-spring-schedule/

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Parent Practice & Social – Nov 5 at Johnson’s Corner

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Mandatory Uniform Fitting June 28th and 29th

Uniform 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…

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St. Louis soccer legend Jamie Swanner joins Alton Fighting Irish training staff

  May 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…

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