Heart of the City

10/14/2026

❄️⚽ Winter is coming, but soccer season doesn’t have to stop! ⚽❄️
 
Sign your kids up for our 10-Week Winter Soccer Academy, starting 11/10/2026, now with a brand new program format! 🎉
 
Beat the winter blues with a season of fun, skill-building, and friendships. Whether your child is brand new to the game or looking to sharpen their skills, our coaches will keep them moving, learning, and smiling all winter long. ❤️
 
🔗 Link in bio to learn more and register. Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
 

10/09/2026

Putting creativity to the test! 😝⚽️

10/08/2026

Checkout more action shots from our Fall Future Stars Clinic! ⚽️✨⭐️

10/07/2026

⭐⚽ Calling all HOTC families and friends! ⭐⚽
 
Our friends at Chicago Stars FC have two great ways for you to get involved this month:
 
🌟 Future Stars Fest, presented by Wintrust
📅 Oct 11 | 3-6 PM
📍 Lazier Field at Evanston Township High School
👧🧒 Birth years 2013-2019
 
This FREE community celebration kicks off with a youth soccer clinic, followed by a street fair festival for fans of all ages. Clinic attendees get a Q&A with Chicago Stars FC players, plus activities, giveaways, and more! Space is limited, so reserve your spot with the link in our bio.
 
💙 Sports Bra Drive
Help ensure girls have the equipment they need to play sports comfortably!
 
1️⃣ Donate NEW sports bras in person on:

10/11 at Future Stars Fest
or
10/18 at the home match vs. Seattle Reign

(donors receive a merchandise discount!)

2️⃣ Donate online by texting NWSLCHI to 44321

Bring the whole family, have fun, and help keep girls in the game. 🙌
 

10/06/2026

Happy National Coach Day! ✨⚽️

To all of our HOTC coaches: thank you for the time, passion, and heart you pour into our athletes every day. You teach more than soccer. You build confidence, character, and community. We’re so grateful for you! ❤️

10/06/2026

Thank you Community Trust Credit Union! We appreciate your support to help us continue providing the youth in our community a space to play, laugh, grow, and be themselves.

With this generous donation you are helping level the playing ground so EVERYBODY can enjoy a sport they love! ❤️⚽️

We’re excited to award Heart of the City a $1,000 CTCU Community Grant!

At CTCU, we believe strong communities start with people who care. We’re proud to support Heart of the City and the incredible impact they’re making across Lake County through soccer.

Heart of the City empowers under-resourced youth through transformative soccer programs while providing opportunities for academic, career, and leadership experiences. They’re helping young people build confidence, skills and a foundation for success — both on and off the field.

Please join us in celebrating this amazing organization and the difference they make in the lives of local youth every day!

10/02/2026

🎓⚽ Fall Girls College ID Event — Calling All Juniors, Seniors & Junior College Athletes! ⚽🎓
 
This is your moment to shine! Come test your skills against high-level players and show college coaches exactly what you’re made of.
 
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
✅ FREE for current Elite players and HOTC Alumnae
 
Plus, stick around for a Q&A with some of our coaches to get real insight into what it takes to be a college student-athlete — on and off the field.
 
Whether you’re chasing a scholarship or just want to compete at the next level, this is the exposure you’ve been working for. Bring your best — coaches will be watching!
 
🔗 Link in bio to register!