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The Young Sportsmen’s Soccer League (YSSL) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in Illinois

11/02/2026

🎵Can’t stop the feeling - of gratitude! 🎶

The YSSL mailed 10 referee appreciation packages this past Friday to some of our super star referees. We hope they enjoy a well earned seat on this cool stool!

These referees were specifically chosen based on coach feedback.

Refereeing is no easy task, and we appreciate the hard work they put into youth soccer.

Foldable stools ready to be mailed off!

One of the referees already making great use of the stool he received! 🎉

10/31/2026

🦇 Wishing you a spooky-tacular Halloween! No tricks 🎃, just treats (and maybe a few extra goals 👻).

10/30/2026

🌟 Respect the game, respect each other! This weekend’s YSSL sportsmanship shoutouts go out to teams that led with integrity from kick off to final whistle. 👏 ⚽

In the match between chicagorushsouth and Plainfield United SC the referee reported, “Competitive back and forth match. Either team could have won. Fun match!”

In the match between Kaneland United Soccer Club and Victor Lopez the referee expressed, “Clean game. ARs were great as well. Both coaches very respectful!.”

In the match between Sting FC and Academia Atlas FC Chicago the referee stated, “Great game, great competitiveness, good sportsmanship, overall just a good game of soccer all around.”

n the match between Team Chicago Soccer Club and Chicago Inter SC the referee remarked, ”Very good game played from both teams.”

In the match between Chicago South Shore SC and Midwest Wings Soccer Club the referee commented, “Two well coached teams by coaches that I can tell really care about soccer and their teams’ development.”

In the match between Northwind Soccer Club and Chicago Fire Youth SC the referee said, “Good game on a beautiful fall day. Both teams well coached.”

10/23/2026

⚽ Great teams are built on great character. This week’s YSSL sportsmanship spotlight shines on the following YSSL clubs that showed up with respect for the game and each other! Once again a big shout out to the referees who provided the comments for these matches.

In the match between North Aurora FC and Bolingbrook Soccer Club the referee commented, “Coaches were very kind and supportive. Parents were loud but supportive. Pretty clean game. Some balls to the face but nothing major.”

In the match between Chicago Inferno and Crossfire_Sc the referee said, “Captains shook hands at just before the coin toss, displaying good sportsmanship and setting the tone for the game.”

In the match between Ajax Futbol Club and WCOB FC the referee reported, “Great game very skilled players. Coaches, players and fans were great.”

In the match between Berwyn Blazers FC and WCOB FC the referee expressed, “Overall, clean and respectful game from both sides.”

In the match between and Chicago Inferno the referee stated, “The soccer match was very evenly matched. The performances of the players on both teams deserve special attention because they tried to play fair and follow the rules. The coaches of both teams also responded to their players’ behavior, which made the match take place in a very good and sportsmanlike atmosphere.”

In the match between TCSA and Chicago Rush West the referee remarked, ”[Great] game both ways it was a great game to referee.”

In the match between Academia Atlas FC Chicago and SkoMor Soccer Club the assistant referee noted, “…both teams played an excellent game, the Parents got so excited that at the end of the game some of them came over and told us that we did a great job managing the game.”

In the match between Force FC and BASA/FC Barrington the assistant referees separately commented, “This was a great game” and “good game.”

In the match between FC 1974 and Trevian Soccer Club the assistant referees separately said, “Excellent sportsmanship by all.”

In the match between Wheaton United SC and Lancer Soccer Club the referee reported, “Great competitive game. Players and coaches were very respectful and thankful to the referee crew.”

10/16/2026

🤝 Handshakes,
hustle 🏃and
heart 💛!!!

This week’s sportsmanship shoutouts go to the YSSL squads that played hard and played fair. That is definitely a win in our book. Thank you to the referees who provided the comments for these matches.

The last shoutout, is not from a referee, but from one club to another — classy! It was brought to the YSSL’s attention while reading the referee evaluations from the past week. Cheers to Bartlett Hawks FC!

In the match between FC-1 Soccer Academy and Trevian Soccer Club the referee noted, “Parents from both teams were very supportive, cheering on their players and offering only positive and encouraging comments throughout the game.”

In the match between North Aurora FC and Lisle Football Club the referee commented, “Good game - coaches were nice.”

In the match between Galaxy Soccer Club and Chicago Strikers the referee said, “Field well-marked, goals properly anchored and nets in decent shape. There were no corner flags. This was an exciting game to be involved in, with the home team coming back from 3-1 to tie. There were few fouls. Coaches and parents were supportive of the players, with minimal griping about ref calls/non-calls.”

In the match between Chicagoland United SC and Chicago Rogue FC the referee reported, “Exciting game! 3 PKs called against the same team all within a 2-minute span. The keeper stopped all three. That team lost 1-0. Coaches were great! Check-in was easy. Good ARs! Fun game to officiate!”

In the match between Eclipse Select Soccer Club and BERWYN BLAZERS the referee expressed, “Great game! Berwyn Blazers even gave me a free drink during half time!”

In the match between Galaxy Soccer Club and North Aurora FC the referee stated, “Good game coaches and parents were nice.”

This last shout out goes from Bartlett Hawks FC to Team Chicago Soccer Club, “We played this team twice this season, and both times the sportsmanship was exceptional. The opposing team even gave our players snacks after the game.”

10/08/2026

🏆 Wins fade, but CHARACTER STICKS. Shoutout to this weekend’s YSSL sportsmanship stars! ⭐️ They brought their best - on the scoreboard AND in how they treated others.

In the match between Eclipse Select Soccer Club & Illinois Magic FC the referee stated, “Good game, both teams competed and showed fair play. Parent crowd safe and encouraging, Both coaches and players greeted and thanked the officials at the end of the game.”

In the match between Park Ridge Soccer Club - PRSC & Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Club the referee noted, “Away coach, was weary respectful of players,, only positive coaching. BEST COACH SO FAR!!!!.”

In the match between Plainfield United Soccer Club & Naperville Eagles SC the referee commented, “Good clean game and both coaches were nice.”

In the match between BVB International Academy - Chicago North and FC Stars the referee said, “The kids were really excited to start playing. They had smiles on their faces at the beginning of the game. The coaches were really good and supportive. The fans were cheering on their teams and it was a good game.”

In the match between Chicago City Soccer Club & Sting FC the referee reported, “Great sportsmanship displayed by both teams and parents.”

In the match between Bolingbrook Soccer Club & Morris United Soccer Club the referee expressed, “ This game was super easy to referee with barely any fouls and there were a lot of really good and exciting goals.”

In the match between Lindenhurst Area Soccer Club (LASC) & Elite Soccer the referee stated, “Nice game. Players, coaches, and parents were great.”

In the match between North Aurora FC and West Chicago F.C. the referee noted, “Great game good sportsmanship and both coaches and parents were very nice.”

In the match between Chicago Inter SC & Lombard Firebirds SC the referee commented, “Overall, clean and respectful game from both sides.”

In the match between NSA -Naperville Soccer & Team Chicago Soccer Club the assistant referee said, “Both coaches were very friendly and calm.”

In the match between Lindenhurst Area Soccer Club (LASC) & Chicago Rush North the assistant referee reported,” The parents, coaches, and players treated the officiating crew with respect throughout the match.”

Please click on pics to read the other referee statements.

10/06/2026

Happy National Coach’s Day! 🏆

Long before the first whistle blows, our YSSL coaches are already at work, planning practices, studying film, and building the foundation for a great season. And once the games begin, their dedication never slows. Early mornings, late nights, and countless hours spent shaping players on and off the field.

To every YSSL coach in our league: thank you for your tireless effort, your patience, and your passion. We are grateful for everything you do.

09/30/2026

🎞️ R E F E R E E F I L M R O O M 🖥️

Real clips. Real Laws. Real Discussions.

👀 Watch the clip

🗣️ Make the call

⚖️ Discuss the law

🎯 Final decision

🗓️ Wed., Oct 7

⏰ 7:30 pm

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Better Referees = stronger games.

09/26/2026

🙌 Big things happen when character meets competition! This week’s YSSL sportsmanship stars brought their best - on the scoreboard and how they treated others! 🤍

Let’s take a moment to also shout out the assistant referees. As you can see below, they can now comment on the games they officiate.

In the match between Chicago Soccer Academy and TCSA the referee remarked, “Two teams with great sportsmanship, competitive, respectful, just like you like to see.”

In the match between Plainfield United SC and chicagorushsouth the assistant referee stated, “Worked this game as a two-man crew with the center and myself. It went smoothly, and parents and coaches were all respectful.”

In the match between FC-1 Academy and Palatine Celtic Soccer Club the referee noted, “Excellent sportsmanship by all.”

In the match between Pegasus FC and FC Lake County the referee commented, “Great behavior all around! Excellent coaching.”

In the match between Team Chicago Soccer Club and dekalbcountyunited the referee said, “Great game coaches and parents of both teams were very respectful.”, and the assistant referee agreed saying, “Smooth game and great parents.”

In the match between TCSA & Wheaton United SC both assistant referees reported, “The overall environment was very chill and respectful.” And, “Everything went well.”

In the match between Plainfield United SC and chicagorushsouth the assistant referee stated, “Worked this game as a two-man crew with the center and myself. It went smoothly, and parents and coaches were all respectful.”

In the match between FC-1 Academy and Palatine Celtic Soccer Club the referee noted, “Excellent sportsmanship by all.”

In the match between Pegasus FC and FC Lake County the referee commented, “Great behavior all around! Excellent coaching.”

In the match between Team Chicago Soccer Club and dekalbcountyunited the referee said, “Great game coaches and parents of both teams were very respectful.”, and the assistant referee agreed saying, “Smooth game and great parents.”

In the match between TCSA and Wheaton United SC both assistant referees reported, “The overall environ

09/19/2026

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