Team Chicago Academy-Cruzeiro got off to a perfect start in the U14 Girls Midwest Regional League Premier I Division this weekend.

On Saturday morning the team defeated Cincinnati Soccer Alliance 5-0 behind goals by Kerry Abello (2), Jordan King, Riley O’Brien, and Alyssa Bombacino.

On Saturday evening Cruzeiro defeated Michigan Rush Northville 1-0 on Alyssa Bombacino’s 2nd goal of the day. Bailee Witt earned the 2 shutouts in goal behind a strong defense of Katie Wieland, Emma Rydholm, Sarah Avery, Sofia Papoutsis, and Kaitlyn Mauder. The team has now conceded a measly 2 goals in the past 13 competitive games.

In the spirit of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and our Brazilian heritage, and coinciding with our new sponsorship agreement with Nike, we are unveiling our new Team Chicago Soccer Club logos. We hope you like them.

A big thank you goes out to Sam Graf, father of Max Graf on Team Chicago Academy-Palmeiras, for getting this process started with some great design ideas.

Make sure to check out Chicago’s professional women’s soccer team, the Redstars, who play their home games in nearby Lisle at Benedictine University. See attached file for schedule and ticket information.

In 2014, the Red Stars have strengthened their roster and return for their second season in the NWSL. Players returning from the previous Red Stars lineup included Captain Lori Chalupny, midfielder Alyssa Mautz, and defenders Michelle Wenino and Jackie Santacaterina. Notable additions to the team include USWNT player Christen Press, Canadian National Team veterans Karina LeBlanc and Melissa Tancredi, and first round college draft picks, Julie Johnston and Vanessa DiBernardo.

Can’t make it to Brasil for the World Cup, here is your chance to see some international players in Chicago. On July 27 you can watch Liverpool FC vs Olympiacos at Soldier Field in Chicago as part of the 2014 International Champions Cup will be played in a total of 12 cities and 13 stadiums across the United States and Canada and feature these teams:
Real Madrid
Manchester United
Manchester City
AC Milan
AS Roma
Liverpool FC
Inter
Olympiacos

Please see attached flyer or contact Andrew Puzyk at 646.582.2392 or apuzyk@releventsports.com for more information and group sales.

Liverpool FC

Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of the world’s most historic and famous football clubs having won 18 League Titles, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, five European Cups, three UEFA Cups, three European Super Cups and 15 Charity Shields.

Liverpool FC is the home to footballing legends including Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, Ian Rush, John Barnes and Robbie Fowler.

Currently coached by Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool FC is experiencing a resurgence led by Club legend Steven Gerrard, English striker Daniel Sturridge and Uruguayan superstar Luis Suarez.

The “Reds” play at the famed Anfield stadium which opened its doors in 1888.

Olympiacos F.C.

Since its establishment in 1925, Olympiacos has been writing history and justly earning the nick-name “Legend” !"

Up to the present day, the club has won a total of 40 League titles and 26 Greek Cup titles! To put that in perspective, all other Greek teams combined have won only 37 league titles.

The “Red and Whites” play at the famed Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium which is also known as its “roaring castle". It is a fact that Olympiacos enjoys the most fervent fans in Greece and amongst the most passionate in the world!

The club recently reached the Round of 16 in the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League where it will face Manchester United. Coached by Spain and Real Madrid legend Michel, the club’s diverse roster includes former Barcelona striker Javier Saviola, Greek defender Avraam Papadopoulos and Spanish goalkeeper Roberto Gago.

This year the club has partnered with UNICEF, who also appears on the team’s jersey, with the aim to immunize 50,000 children in need all around the world!

The tryout dates for the 2014-15 Team Chicago Soccer Club teams are now available. The exact times are yet to be determined for the U7 – U14 Boys and Girls. The U15 – U18 Boys tryout dates and times are yet to be determined.

All tryouts are hosted at PlayUSA, Gentile Fields, 2323 Liberty St, Aurora, IL 60502

Please, register for the tryouts at http://www.teamchicagosoccer.org/tc_tryouts.htm

Saturday, May 3, 2014 U16G & U17G 6:00PM – 7:30PM

Sunday, May 4, 2014 U18 G 5:00PM – 6:30PM

Sunday, May 4, 2014 U15G 6:30PM – 8:00PM

Sunday, May 11, 2014 U16G & U18G 5:00PM – 6:30PM (Supplemental)

Sunday, May 11, 2014 U15G & U17G 6:30PM – 8:00PM (Supplemental)

Tuesday, May 27, 2014 U7 – U14 Boys and Girls
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 (Supplemental)
Thursday, May 29, 2014 (Supplemental)
Friday, May 30, 2014 (Supplemental)
Saturday, May 31, 2014 (Supplemental)

U15B – U18B TBD