Grayslake AYSO 396

09/24/2026

We may be busy enjoying the fall playing season, but it’s also time to start thinking about winter. If you’re looking for a program that keeps your kids playing between seasons, building the important fundamental skills they need, and helps close the skill gap ahead of spring season.
Then our winter program is perfect for you.
We offer 8 weeks of age appropriate technical training combined with fast paced small sided games to guarantee lots of ball touches.
We are fortunate to once again enjoy the great facilities at Arena 41 where we can enjoy the sport indoors and out of the winter elements.
This program is beneficial for all experience levels beginner to experienced we work to teach and challenge.
When: January 9th to February 27th on Saturdays.
Where: Arena 41- 29800 N Skokie Hwy
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Every player will also receive a Grayslake AYSO shirt.
Register at:
https://www.grayslakesoccer.com/Default.aspx?tabid=976812

09/24/2026

Now that we have our competitive Grayslake FC program up and running with teams rostered and more coming. It only made sense that we gave this arm of Grayslake AYSO its own page to follow as it grows.
Grayslake FC extends our current player pathway giving kids the opportunity to grow beyond traditional rec league play into competitive club soccer while remaining in the Grayslake AYSO community.
This opportunity keeps kids in a program that is still all volunteer run, governed by AYSO’s core philosophies, and made accessible through affordable pricing.

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Grayslake FC is the competitive program arm of Grayslake AYSO offering club youth soccer.
We are thrilled to be able to offer competitive play to players in Grayslake and surrounding communities. Grayslake FC is a select program requiring tryouts to join.

09/21/2026

ALL PRACTICES CANCELLED.
Per the Parks District all fields are closed for 9/21.

09/20/2026

The rain may have closed down the field this weekend but that just means another great opportunity to look to our past 40 years ago while thinking about where we are heading as a region into the future.
We are happy to share with our community a photo of one of the founding teams from 1986. These kids didn’t know it at the time but they set the course for a 40 year journey still going strong. Great community soccer made fun, affordable and focused on true player development.
On this milestone anniversary we once again look out to the future into the unknown as we set course to not only keep Grayslake AYSO recreational alive and thriving but we take those first steps into competitive youth club soccer with Grayslake FC.
If you know high schoolers that want to once again be part of a Grayslake first and represent the home town.
Email:
[email protected]

09/19/2026

All games today September 19th have been CANCELLED due to thunderstorm threat and standing water on soccer fields.
Stay home and stay safe.
Games will be rescheduled for later in the season.

09/16/2026

We are calling on eager high school boys from our Grayslake community and surrounding areas interested in a challenge. Grayslake FC kicked off its Fall season and is now looking to keep building for the Spring. So if you have a high school boy at home looking for a team that wants to represent Grayslake competing in the YSSL.
Then come tryout with us in October.
Just like our other competitive teams our high school team brings dedication, professionalism and affordability to a world often pricing out great players.

To sign up for tryouts or ask questions email us at:
[email protected]

Tryouts are:
Sundays
October 4th & October 11th
5:00 to 6:30pm
Doolittle Park Field #1

High school boys 15U to 18U

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09/16/2026

A look back through the years as we celebrate 40 years of Grayslake AYSO.
If you played with Grayslake AYSO in the past. Send us your old team and game day pictures.

09/14/2026

Yesterday Grayslake AYSO celebrated its 40th anniversary. 40 years of being a part of the Grayslake community. Several founding players from back then are now parents and coaches of current players. That’s a legacy of community and dedication to our kids that just can’t be lost.
Our founding members came from neighboring AYSOs to form Grayslake - AYSO Region 396…The region we know and love today. 40 years later through ups and downs we are still here woven into the fibers of Grayslake.
Those of us that volunteer know well the responsibility we have of carrying on the work that was started decades ago which gives Grayslake its own quality, affordable, accessible community soccer.
We’ve recently worked to rebuild the program after registration declines. This includes expanding the age ranges with teams ranging from 5 years old to 18 years old, and extending the player path way beyond just recreational play into the realm of competitive youth club soccer with our new Grayslake FC teams.
Just like our organization was there for everyone in the community 40 years ago we are here for everyone to enjoy every level of youth soccer under one Grayslake flag today.
Thank you to the parents and players that founded Grayslake AYSO Region 396 all those years ago. Let’s make the next 40 years even better for our kids with the help of all our volunteers.
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09/12/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out to help with field setup this evening.
Lines are painted…Nets are hung…Signs are in place.
Everything is calm and quiet at the moment, but in a few hours these fields are going to be filled with players, coaches and family members kicking off the start of the 2026/2027 season!
Rest up! We’ll see you in the morning!

09/10/2026

Did you play or coach for Grayslake AYSO in the 80s when the region was founded?
We want to talk to you. Send us a message.