Eclipse Select SC
Overview
Founded in 1996 in the Chicago metropolitan area. One of the premier youth soccer organizations in Illinois, particularly renowned for its girls program. Headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL with additional locations in Northbrook, Oak Brook, Darien, and Naperville. Serves the north, east, and west suburbs of Chicago.
League Affiliations
- ECNL Girls
- ECNL Boys
- ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL)
- Elite Academy (EA)
Teams & Players
Total player count unknown. Multi-location operation suggests significant scale. Programs span U8 through U19 across multiple competitive tiers.
College Placement
620+ college commitments to date. Recent placements include Northwestern, University of Utah, Penn State. 73 National Team players and 47 professional players produced, including Korbin Albert and Casey Short. 17+ state, regional, and national titles.
Competitive Position
Eclipse is arguably the strongest independent club brand in the Illinois market. Their dual ECNL Boys + ECNL Girls membership is a rare and valuable league position. Multi-location strategy across 4-5 suburban sites gives them geographic reach that most Illinois clubs lack.
SYNRGY Relevance
Eclipse Select represents a premier acquisition target in Illinois. ECNL Boys + Girls slots are extremely difficult to obtain organically. The club’s brand equity (73 national team players, 620+ college commits) is among the strongest in the Midwest. Financials unknown — a priority research gap.
Open Questions
- Total player count and revenue?
- Ownership / governance structure (nonprofit vs. for-profit)?
- Does Eclipse own or lease its training facilities?
- Who is the executive director / key leadership?