Developing Youth Soccer Players in the Greater Alton-Godfrey Region

2026 - 2027 Tryout Schedule and Registration

Boys and Girls with Birth Years 2008-2020

ID Sessions and Tryouts are free. Register online today here

Current players and newly interested players should register.

Click here for ID Sessions and Tryouts dates and times

 

Our Approach

The Irish Soccer Club provides technical skills development through a disciplined training approach for youth players in the Greater Alton-Godfrey, IL region. Our training includes footwork and ball skills, speed and agility, balance and coordination, proper defensive technique, technical knowledge regarding field positioning, buildup strategy, goalie training and more.

Competitive Games & Tournaments

Our teams compete in the St. Louis Youth Soccer Association (SLYSA), local, regional, and national tournaments and college Showcases. SLYSA is one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the United States. Teams travel from as far away as Quincy, IL and Cape Girardeau, MO because of the league's ability to create competitive games for all skill levels.

Teams also compete in tournaments locally, with some teams traveling throughout the Midwest. Our highest level teams have earned wins vs ECNL-RL, NPL, E64, DPL, and similar platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

When, where, what? Click here to read answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) from parents and players.

Partners

Alton Fighting Irish Soccer Club News

2024 – 2025 Tryouts Schedule and Registration Link

Tryout Schedule for Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 sessions For all ages except high school May 20 – May 23, 2024 Tryouts will be held May 20-23 between 5 and 8:30 PM at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey on the turf fields on Stamper Lane. There will be two nights of tryouts for boys and two…

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2024 Rookie Development Camp

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Irish Soccer Rookie Program Slips Learning in with Fun – Alton Telegraph

Alton Telegraph – A Kick on the Turf for Rookie Youngsters By Pete Hayes April 18, 2023

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2023 – 2024 Tryout Information

Tryout Schedule for Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 sessions Tryouts will be held May 22-25 between 5 and 8:30 PM at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey on the turf fields on Stamper Lane. There will be two nights of tryouts for boys and two nights for girls. Players should try to attend both nights if possible.…

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Spring 2023 Rookie Soccer Program Starts April 15!

Register today clicking here. Open to boys and girls ages 5-10. Four Saturdays – April 15, 22, 29, May 6. May 13 rain date. Ages 5-7 11 am – 12 pm. Ages 8-10 12 pm – 1 pm. Gordon Moore Park Turf Fields.  

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High School Tryouts June 7 & 8

Click here to register now for Irish High School Tryouts! Girls 6:00 – 7:30 | Boys 7:30 – 9:00 Glazebrook Park Turf – Godfrey Birth years 2008-2004 (freshman – senior for the 2022-2023 school year)

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2022-2023 Tryout Information

PLEASE VISIT THE 2023-2024 Tryout page for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 — Tryout Schedule for Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 sessions Tryouts will be held May 23-26 between 5 and 8:30 PM at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey on the turf fields on Stamper Lane. There will be two nights of tryouts for boys and…

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Rookie Soccer Program Spring 2022

We had a GREAT turnout for our Irish Soccer Club Rookie Program last year and can’t wait to see everyone again this spring. If you have a boy or girl between 5 and 10 years old, this 4 week camp is for you! The clinic is on Saturdays April 23, 30th & May 7th, 14th…

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2022-2023 Tryouts

Tryout Schedule for Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 sessions Boys and Girls with Birth Years 2004-2016 Tryouts are free. Register online today here Tryouts will be held May 23-26 between 5 and 8:30 PM at Glazebrook Park in Godfrey on the turf fields on Stamper Lane. There will be two nights of tryouts for boys…

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Spring 2021 Rookie Program April 17-May 15

The Irish Soccer Club Spring Rookie program registration is now open! This 5-week program runs April 17 – May 15 and is for boys and girls ages 5-10. Players will receive skills training and play during this one-hour session on the turf at Gordon Moore Park. You can register online now at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/261801. We look…

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Upcoming Events

Player Acceptance Form 2026-2027

Parents and guardians should use this link to accept the offer for their players position for the 2026-2027 season. Click here to access the form.

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US Soccer Age Bracket Tool

  Player’s Age Group-Roster Formation Tool This tool helps determine a player’s age group based on their date of birth. After entering the player’s birthdate, the tool will display the relative age group options for three roster formation cycles: January 1-December 31, August 1-July 31, and September 1-August 31. The results are intended as a…

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New Birthdate Matrix for 2026-2027 for US Youth Soccer

US Youth Soccer, which includes the SLYSA league, will abide by the new Age Matrix for the 2026-2027 season. Players may now be grouped by birthdate (August 1 to July 31) vs birth year. The goal is to align players teams more to their school grade. Check out the chart below for more information.

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Irish 2008 Girls win Premier Division

Congratulations to the Irish 2008 Girls on their first place finish in the Premier Division of SLYSA for the fall 2025 session! The team consists of players from six different high schools who excel academically, play multiple sports, hold part-time jobs, and above all are great teammates. Many on the team have been with Irish…

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