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CIU INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT SASA

Central Illinois United (CIU) Informational Meeting at SASA

Dear SASA Families,

You’re invited to learn how SASA’s elite pathway integrates with Central Illinois United (CIU). In this meeting, we’ll cover:

1. CIU Partnership & Purpose

  • Our Goal: Elevate the experience of our top players by uniting SASA, Peoria FC United, and FC Central Illinois under national-level platforms.

2. Player Pathways

  • Girls & Boys: Overview of the Girls Academy (GA) & Elite 64 (National League) and what each offers.

  • Home-Club CIU Supplemental Programs:

    • 2015 Birth Year (Winter):

      • 12-week indoor sessions beginning December 2025

      • One winter tournament + additional friendlies

    • 2014 Birth Year (Full Year):

      • Preseason camp (July 2025)

      • Fall & spring in-market training alongside older CIU age groups

      • Three seasonal tournaments + friendlies

3. Competitive Success & Exposure

  • Boys (since 2020): National, Regional, State Cup, President’s Cup, and US Club National champions; MLS academy trials; US Soccer Talent ID invites; 20 college-committed seniors in this year’s class.

  • Girls (since 2020): GA National Championship participants; ECNL RL champions; numerous USYNT and GA Talent ID invitations; 100+ college coaches at showcases; 12 college-committed seniors in this year’s class.

Meeting Details

  • When: May 19, 6:00 PM

  • Where: SASA Clubhouse

We look forward to explaining how this partnership will enhance your player’s development and answering your questions.

Best regards,

Jack Turanchik 

Central Illinois United Boys Director

1-630-995-6007

jack.turanchik@centralillinoisunited.org

https://www.centralillinoisunited.org/

https://www.facebook.com/CentralIllinoisUnited

Boys & Girls - Central Illinois United

Central Illinois United teams are at the top of the FCCI, SASA & PFCU player development pyramid & have player representation to over 9 clubs from throughout Central Illinois. This program is open to all Central Illinois players. The overall focus of the Central Illinois United program is to provide player development of technical, tactical awareness, physical abilities, and psychological growth within an enjoyable and rewarding environment at the highest levels. Our shared mission is to create a healthy, positive, competitive and fun environment, where talented youth athletes from all backgrounds learn how to succeed in life today, and beyond Central Illinois United. We want to develop not only elite soccer players, but also outstanding teammates, leaders, students and citizens.

The goal of CIU is to be the premier soccer club in the Central Illinois area, give opportunities to players to play at the highest levels that would not be possible unless players have to drive 1.5 to 3.5 hours to attain. We want to be the first choice for competitive soccer for both top players and top coaches within our diverse community. CIU is only as strong as the players, families, coaches and the volunteers who work everyday to help us achieve our goals, and who are CIU