On January 8, 2025, Chicago Dutch Lions FC and Chicago City Soccer Club announced a landmark partnership that will unite their strengths to provide a comprehensive pathway for soccer players from grassroots to the professional level. Chicago City SC is a leading soccer organization in the Chicago with around 1.200 players in their youth programs. They also play in the prestigious ECNL. The collaboration will focus on the path from youth to USL 2 men’s league and the USL W League women’s league, and then potentially professional clubs in the US and Europe through our extensive network. The integrated structure will support the growth and development of players, coaches, and the soccer community across Chicagoland.