AYSO Region 418 offers two travel soccer programs for players who are looking for a more competitive soccer experience: Chicago Northwind SC and AYSO EXTRA.
Chicago Northwind SC fields boys and girls teams ages 7U to 19U, providing an opportunity for participants to play travel soccer at the highest level commensurate with their individual ability, potential, and interest. Northwind teams play in competitive Illinois Youth Soccer Association member leagues and tournaments during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Additional summer training is available.
AYSO EXTRA is an interregional AYSO soccer program that allows players to represent AYSO Region 418 in competitions with teams from other AYSO regions in the Chicago area during the fall and spring seasons. EXTRA offers progressive player development, designed for players who have the interest, skills and abilities, and who want to enhance their soccer experience within a national AYSO program. EXTRA fields boys' and girls' teams in the 10U and 12U two-year age divisions. Teams are coached by certified volunteer coaches. EXTRA players are required to be concurrently enrolled in the Core Program and are therefore members of two soccer teams.
The Northwind SC and AYSO EXTRA programs follow AYSO's Six Philosophies: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship and Player Development.