The City Way
Our team leads with kindness, compassion, and empathy while creating a holistic approach to the long term development of our student athletes on and off the field.
Why CITY?
Chicago City Soccer Club (CITY) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the families and soccer fans throughout the Chicagoland area. CITY is the first and only Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) 5 Star Club in the City of Chicago, and provides unique opportunities for both players and coaches throughout the region.
As the first and only USL Academy program in the State of Illinois and the first and only ECNL program in the City limits, CITY is leading the way in creating a true player and coach pathway for the region.
We are a Community. We are a Family. We are Chicago City.
The Chicago City DNA was established on a culture of family and hard work which we believe creates an environment that supports and nurtures the long term development of our soccer community.
Locations
Front Office
Nick Mulvaney
Founder & CEO
USSF A License
I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. After leaving home at a young age to play collegiate soccer in William Carey University, Mississippi, this beautiful sport has provided me with some of the most memorable experiences that I want to be able to pass on to the next generation.
Through opportunities in New Orleans, Chicago, and London, I returned to Chicago in 2011 to take on the role of Director of Coaching with Chicago Lakefront Attack Soccer Club. In 2013 I was able to rebrand the club as it is today, Chicago City Soccer Club. I set out to create an organization that would do things the right way while always looking to create new and exciting opportunities for both players and coaches.
Over the last decade I have been part of many teams who have been able to create a unique club experience that brings communities throughout Chicagoland together. This has allowed us to become the first and only Illinois 5 Star Club in the City of Chicago and the first and only USL Academy program in the state of Illinois. Alongside the academy our newly launched USL W and USL 2 professional teams provide a true player pathway for our players and coaches.
As we continue to build up the professional side of the club, our goal is to provide a club for the people of Chicago who are part of the journey with us, hence the YOUR CITY - YOUR CLUB motto we have developed.
I look forward to continue with the growth of our game in and around our City, and I hope you and your family chose to be a part of it too.
In 2022 I went back to school for my masters in Sports Directorship with UCFB in London which has been an unbelievable experience thus far. I enjoy playing golf, cooking, yoga, snowboarding, traveling. and my team is Aston Villa because my Grandad played for them.
GO CITY!!!!
Simone Lodge
Head of Administration
Craig McDonald
Head of Player Development
Ryan Rogak
Head of Coach Development
Pedja Maksimovic
Coach Liaison
Ben Galvez
Director - Mini City
Darren Davis
Director - City West
Gabe Sanford
Director - City Loop
Gareth Corrigan
Director - City South
Orin Gilchrist
USL Operations
Amber Zola
ECNL Operations/Events
Gabrielle Whittinghill
Fundraising
Marie Zenere
Billing/HR
Coaches
Nick Mulvaney
USSF A & MSc Sporting Directorship (11yrs)
USSF A License
I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. After leaving home at a young age to play collegiate soccer in William Carey University, Mississippi, this beautiful sport has provided me with some of the most memorable experiences that I want to be able to pass on to the next generation.
Through opportunities in New Orleans, Chicago, and London, I returned to Chicago in 2011 to take on the role of Director of Coaching with Chicago Lakefront Attack Soccer Club. In 2013 I was able to rebrand the club as it is today, Chicago City Soccer Club. I set out to create an organization that would do things the right way while always looking to create new and exciting opportunities for both players and coaches.
Over the last decade I have been part of many teams who have been able to create a unique club experience that brings communities throughout Chicagoland together. This has allowed us to become the first and only Illinois 5 Star Club in the City of Chicago and the first and only USL Academy program in the state of Illinois. Alongside the academy our newly launched USL W and USL 2 professional teams provide a true player pathway for our players and coaches.
As we continue to build up the professional side of the club, our goal is to provide a club for the people of Chicago who are part of the journey with us, hence the YOUR CITY - YOUR CLUB motto we have developed.
I look forward to continue with the growth of our game in and around our City, and I hope you and your family chose to be a part of it too.
In 2022 I went back to school for my masters in Sports Directorship with UCFB in London which has been an unbelievable experience thus far. I enjoy playing golf, cooking, yoga, snowboarding, traveling. and my team is Aston Villa because my Grandad played for them.
GO CITY!!!!
Omer Hadzic
USSF B (11yrs)
Craig MacDonald
USSF B (10yrs)
Simone Lodge
USSF C (8yrs)
Pedja Maksimovic
USSF C (8yrs)
Ryan Rogak
USSF B (7yrs)
Ben Galvez
USSF D & MSc Education (4yrs)
Edgar Camberos
USSF C & MSc Project Manager Professional (4yrs)
Gabe Sanford
USSF D (3yrs)
Alex Rosales
USSF D & MSc (3yrs)
Darren Davis
UEFA B & MSc Sports Coaching (3yrs)
Arturo Hernandez
USSF D (3yrs)
Kyle Ortman
USSF D (2yrs)
Michelle Donahue
USSF Grassroots (2yrs)
Jeff Stone
USSF Grassroots (2yrs)
Troy McKerrell
UEFA A & MSc Organizational Development & Psychology (2yrs)
Tommy O'Neil
UEFA B (2yrs)
Luis Espinoza
USSF D (2yrs)
Juan Gutierrez
USSF Grassroots (2yrs)
Allison Ross
USSF D (2yrs)
Dimitri Tsoukalas
USSF C (2yrs)
Ivan Heredia
USSF C (1yr)
Amber Zola
USSF Grassroots (1yr)
Tim Spencer
USSF C (1yr)
Michael Cherco
USSF D (1yr)
Barry Cummings
USSF A & MAT Education (1yr)
Juan Espinoza
USSF Grassroots (1yr)
Gareth Corrigan
USSF C (1yr)
Ryan Ruzicki
USSF C (1yr)
Yazen Bakri
USSF Grassroots (1yr)
Paul Cleary
USSF Grassroots & MSc Business Strategy & Innovation (1yr)
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Locations
CITY
nmulvaney@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
LOOP
gabe@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
WEST TRI CITIES/ELGIN/ROSEMONT
darren@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
SOUTH ORLAND PARK
gareth@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
NORTH BARRINGTON
darren@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Operations
General Enquiries
info@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Billing Department
billing@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Registration
simone@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
ECNL
amber@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Events/Fundraising
gabby@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Community Outreach
luis@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Merchandise
amber@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Uniforms
custserv@sportsendeavors.com
PlayMetrics
support@playmetrics.com
Soccer
Director of Player Development
craig@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Director of Coach Development
ryan@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Director of Goalkeeping
tom@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Girls Academy
lekeisha@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Boys Academy
pedja@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
High School
pedja@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
College Player Pathway
tom@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
Mini City
ben@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
CITY in the Community
luis@chicagocitysoccerclub.com
USL PRO
orin@chicagocitysoccerclub.com