Ela Soccer Becomes the First Soccer Club in Illinois to Receive the 5-Star Competitive Club Award. 

(April 10, 2014) LAKE ZURICH - Illinois Youth Soccer has awarded Ela Soccer Club with the 5-Star Competitive Club award. This designation complements the US Youth Soccer 5-Star Recreational Program award that Ela Soccer was awarded last year. Ela Soccer becomes the First soccer club in Illinois to receive the 5-Star Competitive Club designation and the only soccer club to have received both awards. 

“We are truly honored to become the first and only soccer club to have received both of these prestigious 5-Star awards,” said Doug Anderson, Ela Soccer Club President. “Our incredible staff and coaches are the foundation of this success and every day we strive to continue to be better and offer the best youth soccer programs. This award further instills Ela Soccer’s dedication and commitment to the beautiful game,” Anderson continued. 

The Illinois Youth Soccer 5-Star Competitive Club Recognition is awarded to an Illinois Youth Soccer Member Competitive Club that promotes Illinois Youth Soccer programs, coaching education, referee development, risk management, parent education and sideline behavior. The designation is reserved for the best youth soccer clubs.  

Illinois Youth Soccer is the official governing body of youth soccer in Illinois as designed by US Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation. Read Illinois Youth Soccer Announcement