🏴‍☠️ OTHER COLORS | SOUTHERN STEEL Steel runs hot — even in the South. Oswego native Gillian Young has brought her fearless, front-foot style to Division II South Carolina Aiken, where she’s making noise as a sophomore - tallying an assist last week. Different state. Same fire.

🏴‍☠️OTHER COLORS | BUZZING BACK Steel doesn’t stay down. Named captain at Governors State, Alyssa Dillinger's season ended with a broken wrist in the opener. Now the Beecher native is back in motion and will trade cleats for spikes when track season kicks off.

🏴‍☠️ OTHER COLORS | THEA GRIT Thea Gerfen is in form at Husson University — 6 assists as a wingback, while powering the 10-5-1 Eagles side The Tinley Park native captained the Lincoln-Way East side that went to the State Final Four Bite, belief, and perseverance – that’s Thea

🏴‍☠️ OTHER COLORS | MARAUDING MADISON At @Spalding University, Madison Dziedzic is captaining a side rewriting the school’s record books — 11 straight shutouts and counting for Region VIII's 7th ranked team. The wingback has 2G/5A, carrying the same edge she had in Steel.

🏴‍☠️ OTHER COLORS | SHURE-THING Lily Shure has been a rock this fall at Carleton College, starting all 12 matches for a 9-1-2 side ranked 24th in the nation and 9th in the NCAA Power Index in Division III. Lily’s carried her Steel form straight into the college season — 2G and 2A.

🏴‍☠️ OTHER COLORS | THE ARCHITECT When Vincent Mkhwanazi took over Kankakee High School’s soccer program in 2017, it wasn’t a rebuild - it was a resurrection. This fall, Coach Vince hit his 100th career win, delivered The Kay's first-ever conference title, and finished 4th in the Windy City Classic

🏴‍☠️ OTHER COLORS | RUST BELT RUTHLESS Frankfort native. Steel City’s all-time leading scorer. That’s Bre Herlihy She broke out at Ferrum College with 5G and 8A as a freshman - and she’s already on pace to shatter those numbers as the program entered DII this year. The cold finisher has 4G goals 1A.

🏴‍☠️ THE TRAIN Midwest Premier League Golden Boot. New Lenox native. DePaul star Christian Baumgartner is listed as a defender, but he’s built for more - already racking up 2 goals and 1 assist A Big East All-Academic pick with brains and bite, he carries that same Steel City edge wherever he plays

🔥 Matchday Coach Dillard isn’t here to wait and see. Six changes from last week’s XI. You either adjust fast or get left behind in the 10-game sprint. Rain? That was this morning’s problem. Forecast says it clears well before kickoff. Steel boots laced. Let’s make Slammers feel like hell again

🏴‍☠️Steel v Rooks 🏰 Our favorite frames from battles with Edgewater On The Cover: Shea Bechtel nets a hat trick – part of a 3-goal, 3-assist masterclass against Edgewater. It sealed Bechtel’s place as the league’s Golden Boot winner. History v. Edgewater ’21: 2-2 Draw ’22: 7-3 Win ’23: 0-1 Loss

🚨 Home Opener We're coming home hungry. Slammers Stadium has always been good to us - only two losses in four years. 🏴‍☠️Steel v. Rooks 🏰 🗓️ May 28th 🏟️ Slammers Stadium 🕗 7:30pm 🎟️ Discounted tickets app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures... 📺 Stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc_J...

🚨MATCHDAY 🏴‍☠️Rust Belt v. Lake Belt The D’Arcy Cruiser hits the road on a mission of redemption. The start of a 10-match grind to earn promotion back to the league’s First Division. Details 🗓️ May 22 🏟️ Racine, WI 🕗 8pm 🆚 RKC Third Coast 📺 Stream: youtube.com/@rkcthirdcoa... @midwestpl.bsky.social

🏴‍☠️ BRAVO Strong. Fast. Intelligent. Passionate. Gritty. Ursula Bravo is the kind of player who changes games. Named the 2022 CCAC Defender of the Year at Governors State, she’s as sharp in the back as she is dangerous going forward - with 14 goals and 6 assists during her time at Morton College.

🚨Breaking 🚨 The pairings are released. For Joliet, this competition is more than a bracket. It’s a ghost. A white whale. A curse. It’s been 106 years since a team from this soccer hotbed last lifted the trophy. The pursuit of the Cup remains at the heart of our club’s ambition.

🏴‍☠️ Joliet Jet She does it all, and she does it with heart. Destiny is a multi-sport machine - a standout in soccer, cross country, and track at Roosevelt University, where she also earned Academic All-District honors. Miss some of our player intros? Don’t fret: steelcityfc.org/womens-players

🏴‍☠️ Peter Basta A fearless outside back known for his pristine delivery and relentless grit. Part of the first Illinois Wesleyan team to reach the NCAA tournament, the former Plainfield East and Galaxy SC standout is a high-character addition that brings edge and toughness to the squad.

🕛Full Time DeKalb capitalized on a rotated Steel City squad, striking in the 9th and 14th minutes to secure a 2-0 win in a preseason friendly at Joliet Memorial Stadium. Every result counts from here on out, and this one gave the staff valuable insight heading into the season.

🏴‍☠️Kickoff Steel City kicks off its final pre-season friendly at Joliet Memorial Stadium at 7pm against @dkcunited.bsky.social History '21: Steel 3 v DeKalb 0 '22: DeKalb 3 v Steel 3 '23: Steel 3 v DeKalb 1 '24: Steel 2 v DeKalb 0 ’24: DeKalb 2 v Steel 1 Steel City: 3W-1D-1L | 12GF 6GA

🏴‍☠️TONIGHT With several regular starters on the bench, Coach Dillard’s XI sends a message: Who’s ready to grab a 1st team spot? 🏴‍☠️Steel v. Stalks 🌽 🗓️ May 15th 🏟️ Joliet Memorial Stadium 🕗 7pm 🏆 Preseason Friendly 🆚 @dkcunited.bsky.social 🎟️ Free Admission 🌭No Concessions 📺No Stream

🏴‍☠️ Declan Nugent Two ruthless seasons with Steel City NXT sharpened the blade - now he's cutting into the First XI A relentless outside back with bite, Nugent was part of the first Illinois Wesleyan team to ever qualify for the NCAA tourney. An All-District Academic and a leader on an off the pitch

🏴‍☠️Rustbelt Relentless Emily Herlihy brings brains, bite, and brute strength to the spine of Steel City. A force on Lincoln-Way East Griffins best-ever Final Four run and a freshman standout at Elmhurst University - starting 18 of 20 games with four goal contributions.

🏴‍☠️Steel v. Stalks 🌽 It’s the final tune-up before our league campaign begins May 22 Our most lopsided rivalry reignites - we've outscored DeKalb 12-6 and lead the series 3-1-1 Details: 🗓️ May 15th 🏟️ Joliet Memorial Stadium 🕗 7pm 🏆 Preseason Friendly 🆚 @dkcunited.bsky.social 🎟️ Free Admission

🏴‍☠️ Home Opener Mark your calendars - May 28th at Slammers Stadium, we kick off our 2025 home campaign against Edgewater Castle FC. Is there a better semi-professional venue in Illinois? We don’t think so. 🎟️Discounted on-line tickets: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures...

🏴‍☠️Norah Hagler Steel City just got more dangerous. A #10, Norah pulls the strings and buries chances herself. An All-American nominee, she scored 15 goals in 10 matches for Harper College in ’23. Home Opener: 🗓 June 1st 📍 Providence Catholic 🕕 6pm kickoff Tix: app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/...

🏴‍☠️ Kelsey Gross No nonsense and fearless in goal – Steel City Women kept three clean sheets in eight league matches last season. A University of Wisconsin-Parkside product, Gross currently resides in Plainfield and coaches the next generation at Legacy SC while pursuing a graduate degree.

Steel City crashed out of the Cup Friday, falling 3-1 to Wisloka. 9’ Wisloka ‘50 Baumgartner (Reyes) ‘52 Adams (PK Miss) ‘54 Wisloka ‘75 Wisloka Baumgartner, Darlage, Marchionna and Lysik showed glimpses of a core ready to wreak havoc. With Haenicke returning, the attack looks ready to explode.

🚨 MATCHDAY This National Amatuer Cup First Round match is single elimination – win, or we’re out. And it won’t be easy. Details: 🗓️ May 2 🏟️ Providence Catholic 🕗 8PM Kickoff 🆚 Wisloka Chicago 🎟️ $5 Adults | $2 Students ($4/$1 online) ➡️Tix t.co/ISr7B7QMqK 📺 No stream/concessions

🏴‍☠️ Ice in Veins? Steel City Women just got a whole lot colder - with former West Ham United forward Zoe Swift now leading the charge This is your shot to share the pitch with a pro Tryouts are Thurs. May 8 at the Providence Catholic Pre-registration is required: steelcityfc.org/womens-tryouts

🔥 West Ham United to Steel City A Steel City legend returns. ⚡ West Ham United (England) 🇺🇸 US Nat'l Team Pool 🥇 2x State Champ at Naperville North 🎯 24 , 15A at Univ. of Kentucky 🌎 Pro with Puerto Rico Sol 🤝Community Leader Don't miss her Steel City return: June 1st at Providence Catholic at 6pm

STEEL v. SOUND ⚒️🎶 The rivalry that produced U.S. Soccer’s first-ever solidarity payment writes a new chapter this morning. Steel City and @chicagohouseac.bsky.social meet today at 9am in a preseason scrimmage at Freedom Park in Tinley Park.

🏴‍☠️ Church Mode Third in goals+assists for us last season. 17 appear. as a freshman for IU Northwest in their best season ever. A filthy first-time volley vs IU South Bend. An Indiana State Cup with NWI Lions in ECNL E64. There’s No Mercy at Church - where Jiana goes, trophies and highlights follow.

🏆 Two of five publications pick Steel City to win the league! 🏴‍☠️

🚨 ALERT Steel City has a tough draw in the National Amateur Cup, hosting Wisloka Chicago in the opening round of the storied, single-elimination tournament. 🗓️ May 2nd 🏟️ Providence Catholic 🕗 8:00 PM 🆚 Wisloka Chicago 🎟️ $4 Adults | $1Students (online) ➡️Tix app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures...

🏴‍☠️Ribs is Back Two youth national championships ▶️ the all-time leader in goals and assists at Victor Andrew ▶️ starring at D1 University of Rhode Island ▶️ named IHSSCA Section Coach of the Year as coach of Lincoln Way East, Ribbens has left his mark at every level. Ribs epitomizes Steel Strong.

🏴‍☠️ National Cup Draw Steel City enters the National Amateur Cup, a single-elimination battle for national glory. The US is divided into four regions - only one team from each reaches the national final four. Steel City is in Region II, home to 14 midwestern states.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝟐 We preview the competitive season that awaits in the HRT2 with only one promotion spot available. Steel City FC 's chairman Ivaldo Basso discusses the fight for redemption and the challenges ahead. 🔗 www.midwestpl.com/2025/03/28/2...

🏆 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥 The stage is set for our men’s pursuit of trophies. National Amateur Cup Nationwide. Hundreds of eligible teams. Midwest Premier League Every game matters. IL State Cup Joliet’s White Whale. It’s been 106 years since a team from Joliet has lifted the trophy.

🏴‍☠️ Italian Stallion Marchionna is a two-time youth national champ with Chi Magic, and buried 20 goals in the professional Major Arena Soccer League in ‘22 He's a rare mix of old-school grit and modern skill. Sidelined in '24, his return feels less like a reunion and more like a blockbuster signing

🏴‍☠️ Pillar for Future and Now With his versatility, poise, and knack for delivering in big moments, Adams isn’t just a rising star, he’s a building block for Steel City's long-term success. The Brezee era has begun.

🏴‍☠️ Tryouts Women and Men’s Tryouts at Bo Dome in Lockport, IL (17130 Prime Blvd). Information and required pre-registration can be found via the links: Women: ➡️https://steelcityfc.org/womens-tryouts Men: ➡️https://steelcityfc.org/mens-tryouts

🏴‍☠️ From Steel City to Messi’s City Our partner, Ozinga, is building both dreams - supporting Steel City FC and constructing Miami Freedom Park, where Messi will make magic. We’re proud to announce Ozinga as our partner for the fourth consecutive season. Big things happen with a strong foundation!

🚨BREAKING Steel City is taking a monumental step forward - our women’s squad is moving up to the national stage in United Women's Soccer league, amongst the highest pre-professional level in the country. Full Story: www.uwssoccer.com/news_article... Tryouts: steelcityfc.org/womens-tryouts

🏴‍☠️ The Missile - Locked In Haenicke is pure heavy metal soccer - all gas, no brakes and zero apologies. The club's '23 leading scorer - a state champ with Benet Academy - is back after missing '24. Hans stacked 35 goals at Macalester College (5th all-time) and sits fourth all-time at Steel City.

🏴‍☠️ Iniguez Iniquez ranks 7th in all-time goals in Steel City history. But it’s not just about the numbers - it’s about delivering when it matters most. Iniguez has tallied in two home openers and multiple National Amateur Cup and Illinois State Cup matches. Who’s ready for another big moment?

🏴‍☠️ #10 The OG Steelman isn’t just an engineer off the field, he’s the engine in our midfield. A product of rural Chebanse, Rod’s Central High School supports in full force every season, proving Steel City is built on hometown pride. Steel City runs on passion, precision, and Rodrigo Munoz.

🏴‍☠️ “The Train” We’re thrilled to announce a big new addition. Nicknamed "The Train" for steamrolling opponents, Baumgartner is a Division I enforcer at @DePaul, and a MLS NEXT Champion with Chicago Fire II in ’22. “I want to represent my hometown club.” The Train is coming. Stand clear.

🏴‍☠️El Capitan He’s the heartbeat of Steel City - captain since our inception, and our all-time leader in goals, assists, and appearances. But Lysik’s greatness isn’t gifted. He meets every 5 am sunrise with sweat and sacrifice – because legends aren’t built in-season, they’re built before it.

🏴‍☠️The Architect The best leader for our staff? The one who’s already built success with his own hands. In our inaugural season, he coached us to a head-turning 3rd-place finish—our highest ever. In ‘24, he laid yet another foundation, guiding our first Women’s U23 squad to a 2nd-place finish.

🏴‍☠️The Steel City OG is Back! As a player, the "Minister of Defense" anchored SCFC’s backline with grit and guile. As a coach, the club is doubling down on its man after a challenging first season that ended in relegation. The Olivet Nazarene alum was named head coach of the U of St. Francis in '24.