Naperville Soccer Association
Overview
Nonprofit soccer organization founded in Naperville, IL in 1986. Celebrating 39 years of serving Naperville and surrounding areas. Programs for boys and girls ages 4-23.
League Affiliations
- NISL (Northern Illinois Soccer League)
- YSSL
- IWSL
- IYSA State Premiership
- Midwest Conference / National League
- Illinois State Cup / President’s Cup
Programs
- Junior Development (ages 3-9)
- Youth Academy (train 3x/week)
- Travel Teams (NISL, YSSL, IWSL, State Premiership, National League)
- U23 Program (college-aged summer play)
Partnerships
Part of the United Elite Soccer Club consortium — comprised of 9 area clubs that partner to offer expanded playing opportunities in the Chicago area.
Competitive Position
Naperville SA is a community-rooted club in one of the most affluent suburbs in Chicagoland (DuPage County, median HHI $110K+). The United Elite partnership suggests interest in scale beyond a single club. Does not hold ECNL or MLS NEXT affiliations — positioned in the NISL / NPL tier.
SYNRGY Relevance
Interesting consolidation candidate, particularly in combination with Team Chicago (also Naperville-based). The two clubs serve overlapping geography but different competitive tiers. A merger could create a full-pathway organization in one of Illinois’ richest suburbs.
Open Questions
- Total player count and revenue?
- What is the United Elite partnership structure? Which 9 clubs?
- Facility situation?