Clubs Announced for Club vs. Club Divisions in Midwest Conference
FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 9, 2019) — The US Youth Soccer Midwest Conference, one of the 13
Conferences within the US Youth Soccer Leagues Program, is excited to introduce Club vs.
Club Divisions, beginning in the Spring 2020 season.
The standards-based Club vs. Club Divisions are available to top clubs in the 15U-19U age
groups, with play being held in the Spring 2020 season for boys teams in the Midwest
Conference. The Club vs. Club Divisions are expected to be added for girls teams in the 2020
Fall season.
Boys Clubs | Midwest Conference – Spring 2020 Club vs. Club Division
FC United (IL)
Galaxy SC (IL)
JB Marine SC (MO)
Libertyville FC 1974 (IL)

Lou Fusz Athletic (MO)
Midwest United FC (MI)
SC Wave (WI)
St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO)

The clubs selected to participate in the Club vs. Club Divisions within the Midwest Conference
have all proven to be successful in top US Youth Soccer competitive programs, including the
US Youth Soccer Conferences, US Youth Soccer National League and US Youth Soccer
National Championship Series.
“Each club that is participating in the inaugural season of Club vs. Club Divisions within the
Midwest Conference has proven to meet a high standard in the philosophy, coaching and
resources it applies to developing youth soccer players,” said Marc Frankland, league manager
for the Midwest Conference. “The Club vs. Club Divisions provide a great environment to match
up like-minded clubs in a competitive league structure, which meets specific club standards,
with advancement opportunities to the National League and National Championship Series that
are typical of the top divisions of the US Youth Soccer Conferences.”
The Club vs. Club Divisions will allow the first place teams in the 15U-17U age groups to qualify
for the following season’s National League — the national tier and highest level of play in the
US Youth Soccer Leagues Program.
In the 15U through 19U age groups, the top team in the Club vs. Club Divisions (that is not a
State Cup Champion) will have the opportunity to qualify for the current seasonal year’s US
Youth Soccer Regional Championships, either through direct qualification or through a wildcard
selection process.

For more information on the US Youth Soccer Leagues Program, including the Midwest
Conference and National League, visit USYouthSoccer.org/leagues.

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About the US Youth Soccer Leagues Program – The US Youth Soccer Leagues Program is for
the nation’s top teams in the 13U through 19U boys and girls age groups, offering additional
exposure to collegiate, professional and U.S. National Team coaches. The program includes the
national tier called the National League, which will hold its 13th year of competition in the 2019-20
season. The Leagues Program also includes a multi-state tier with a network of 13 high-level
competitive conferences throughout the country. The conferences provide opportunities for
qualification into the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships, as well as the following season's
National League.
About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer is the
largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer
Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than
3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in
55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy
environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit
www.USYouthSoccer.org.