Legion FC Chicago - Youth Soccer Club
  • 1580 N Northwest Hwy #216, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA
  • +1 224-805-7598
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Legion FC - Chicago Youth Programs

Legion FC Chicago – Welcome to our new competitive soccer club based in Hoffman Estates! We are offering soccer for all ages and abilities. Are you ready to further your development in soccer? Check out all of our new programs below! 

We are highly motivated to change the culture of soccer here in the U.S. and in our local communities. We strive to provide next-level training and competition. We want to develop our players to become the best soccer players they can become as well as people of great character. Legion FC Chicago’s staff are highly qualified with many years of experience in local youth soccer. Our staff can help provide support and resources to enhance your experience within our club. 

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2022/23 Training Programs

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Come try us out by attending a free week of training sessions and scrimmage!
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Our Coaches

Charles Wasswa

Staff Coach

Charles Wasswa

Staff Coach

Rosen Kaptiev

Staff Coach

Rosen Kaptiev

Staff Coach

Cris Morales

Staff Coach

Cris Morales

Staff Coach
  • coachcris@legionfcchicago.com

Zlatan Buyukliev (Zak)

Director Of Soccer Operations

Zlatan Buyukliev (Zak)

Director Of Soccer Operations
  • zak@legionfcchicago.com

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

  • UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, BULGARIA (MANAGEMENT)

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

  • USSF NATIONAL LICENSE

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • U18 FC ARDA KARDZHALI-BULGARIA
  • FC MINYOR CHICAGO
  • FC BALKAN CHICAGO
  • FC BOTEV CHICAGO
  • FC SOFIA CHICAGO

PERSONAL

  • Married with two kids
  • Love tennis, fishing and travelling
  • Favorite soccer team- Inter Milano

Nikolay Trifonov (Nik)

Technical and Development Director

Nikolay Trifonov (Nik)

Technical and Development Director
  • nik@legionfcchicago.com

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • NATIONAL SPORTS ACADEMY (Soccer Coaching)
  • USSF NATIONAL D LICENSE
  • USSF NATIONAL C LICENCE

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • PFC LEVSKI SOFIA (U8, U10 – U12 Boys)   
  • GREEN WHITE SOCCER CLUB(U12- U14 Girls)
  • ELA SOCCER CLUB(U 12Boys- U 14 Girls)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • U8 –U18 PFC LEVSKI SOFIA
  • BULGARIAN NATIONAL TEAM(Futsal)
  • NATIONAL SPORTS ACADEMY (UNIVERSITY)
  • MINYOR CHICAGO
  • LEVSKI CHICAGO
  • BULGARIA FC

PERSONAL  

  • Married with two kids
  • Love skiing and spend time with the family
  • Favorite soccer team- REAL MADRID

Nikolay Ianev (Niki)

Director Of Coaching

Nikolay Ianev (Niki)

Director Of Coaching
  • niki@legionfcchicago.com

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

  • Bachelor of Science Sport Management & Marketing
  • USSF National D License 
  • USSF National C License
  • La Liga Methodology Level 2

COACHING EXPERIENCE 

  • TS Pro Soccer Academy 2017
  • Lil’ Kickers 2017
  • Sockers FC Chicago Staff Coach 2017-2020

PLAYING EXPERIENCE 

  • North Park University (2013-2017)
  • Sockers FC Chicago (2008-2012)
  • Chicago Magic  (2012-2013)
  • Minyor Chicago (Present)

PERSONAL 

  • Currently lives with girlfriend ,one kid
  • Loves working out, swimming, hanging out with friends, and traveling 
  • Favorite soccer team- Liverpool

Hristo Hristov (Chris)

Director Of Goalkeeping

Hristo Hristov (Chris)

Director Of Goalkeeping
  • chris@legionfcchicago.com

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • NATIONAL SPORTS ACADEMY (Soccer Coaching)
  • USSF NATIONAL LICENSE

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • PFC PIRIN BLAGOEVGRAD (Goalkeeper coach U8, U10 – U12 Boys )

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • U8 – U18 PFC PIRIN BLAGOEVGRAD
  • BULGARIAN NATIONAL TEAM

LILLE OLYMPIQUE SPORTING CLUB FRANCE

  • MINYOR CHICAGO
  • LEVSKI CHICAGO-US NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2017
  • BULGARIA FC CHICAGO
  • FC BALKAN CHICAGO
  • FC BOTEV CHICAGO
  • FC BODROST CHICAGO
  • FC SOFIA CHICAGO

PERSONAL

  • Married with two kids
  • Love skiing and traveling
  • Favorite soccer team- MANCHESTER UNITED

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FAQ's

How do I register my child for soccer?

Register them through teamsnap at the following link:
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/258684/signups/new

What is the cost?

Fees vary according to the age of the child. Fees usually go up as the kids get older.

Contact us for specific pricing by age at 224-805-7598 by text.

When does the soccer season start?

Mid August and runs through mid June the following year.

What does the U in 6U mean?

The player’s age as of August 1 is 6-and-Under. You can view the age guidelines here.

How many practices are there per week?

Usually, teams practice at least two times per week or three times as they get older.

What equipment do I need?

Shinguards are required for all practices and games. Cleated shoes are needed if play will be on wet, muddy or soft surfaces. For very young players, sneakers will do fine or turf shoes.

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