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CHICAGO FIRE YOUTH SC

Chicago, ILMLS NEXTNational LeagueVerified
Club Website
Club website: Chicago Fire Youth SC AcademyView source· Last verified: Mar 15, 2026

U-12 Boys

STATUS: AUDITED 2025-2026

Regional Competitive
Total modeled cost

$2,500

System LabelTHE AUDITED MIDPOINT
MANDATORY FEES
Program FeeClub Dues · /year
$2,500
Annualized Published Total
$2,500
RANGE: $2,500$2,500*
Club website: Chicago Fire Youth — Published program fee from club websiteView source· Last verified: Mar 5, 2026

*Range includes modeled travel and tournament overhead not explicitly listed in club dues.

U-12 Boys

STATUS: AUDITED 2025-2026

Regional Competitive
Total modeled cost

$2,500

System LabelTHE AUDITED MIDPOINT
MANDATORY FEES
Program FeeClub Dues · /year
$2,500
Annualized Published Total
$2,500
RANGE: $2,500$2,500*
Club website: Chicago Fire Youth — Published program fee from club websiteView source· Last verified: Feb 28, 2026

*Range includes modeled travel and tournament overhead not explicitly listed in club dues.

U-14 Boys

STATUS: AUDITED 2025-2026

National League
Total modeled cost

$2,500

System LabelTHE AUDITED MIDPOINT
MANDATORY FEES
Program FeeClub Dues · /year
$2,500
Annualized Published Total
$2,500
RANGE: $2,500$2,500*
Club website: Chicago Fire Youth — Published program fee from club websiteView source· Last verified: Mar 5, 2026

*Range includes modeled travel and tournament overhead not explicitly listed in club dues.

U-14 Boys

STATUS: AUDITED 2025-2026

National League
Total modeled cost

$2,500

System LabelTHE AUDITED MIDPOINT
MANDATORY FEES
Program FeeClub Dues · /year
$2,500
Annualized Published Total
$2,500
RANGE: $2,500$2,500*
Club website: Chicago Fire Youth — Published program fee from club websiteView source· Last verified: Feb 28, 2026

*Range includes modeled travel and tournament overhead not explicitly listed in club dues.

U-15 Boys

STATUS: AUDITED 2025-2026

Elite / Showcase
Total modeled cost

$0

System LabelTHE AUDITED MIDPOINT
MANDATORY FEES
Annual Dues (Fully Funded MLS Academy)Club Dues · /year
$0
Annualized Published Total
$0
RANGE: $0$0*
Club website: Chicago Fire Youth SC AcademyView source· Last verified: Mar 15, 2026

*Range includes modeled travel and tournament overhead not explicitly listed in club dues.

U-16 Boys

STATUS: AUDITED 2025-2026

National League
Total modeled cost

$2,500

System LabelTHE AUDITED MIDPOINT
MANDATORY FEES
Program FeeClub Dues · /year
$2,500
Annualized Published Total
$2,500
RANGE: $2,500$2,500*
Club website: Chicago Fire Youth — Published program fee from club websiteView source· Last verified: Feb 28, 2026

*Range includes modeled travel and tournament overhead not explicitly listed in club dues.

U-16 Boys

STATUS: AUDITED 2025-2026

National League
Total modeled cost

$2,500

System LabelTHE AUDITED MIDPOINT
MANDATORY FEES
Program FeeClub Dues · /year
$2,500
Annualized Published Total
$2,500
RANGE: $2,500$2,500*
Club website: Chicago Fire Youth — Published program fee from club websiteView source· Last verified: Mar 5, 2026

*Range includes modeled travel and tournament overhead not explicitly listed in club dues.

Financial Transparency

IRS 990 Data

Based on public IRS tax filings for Chicago Fire FoundationVerified

Total Revenue

$1.0M

-59% YoY

Program Revenue

N/A

What families pay

Expenses

$1.1M

FY 2023

Est. Roster

~800

560–1040 players

990-Derived Per-Player Cost Estimate

~$1,308Range: $1,006 $1,868

Calculated by dividing program service revenue by estimated roster size. This is an approximation.

Premium Program

Published fees (~$2,500) exceed 990 estimate (~$1,307.87).

Tax filing data from ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer·EIN: 911931487

Club Profile & Development

Researched
Development Rating

D1 Placements

40+

Pro Careers

25+

National Team

15+

Founded

1998

12 competitive teams~200 players

Coaching Philosophy

Fire Development Pathway

Style of Play

MLS-aligned tactical system with emphasis on technical development

18 coaches (15 licensed)UEFA Pro License

Known For

Fully Funded MLS AcademyChicago Talent PoolEstablished Track Record

Areas for Improvement

Weather LimitationsCompetition from Strong Chicago Clubs

Reputation Overview

The Fire Academy has set club records with six former academy players starting in multiple first-team matches. Won a National Championship in 2015 and produces MLS-caliber talent with regular U.S. youth national team call-ups.

Profile data researched·Updated Mar 2026

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