PALATINE CELTIC
2024-25 Competitive Season
TRYOUTS
Play With the Best
The Celtic SC competitive program provides a player-centered pathway to develop and inspire intelligent, respectful, and competitive young players.
Registration for 2024-25 Competitive Season Tryouts is now OPEN! Visit our competitive program and tryout pages to learn more and to register.
For more information:
on the competitive program

on tryouts
Spring 2024
KINSELLA CUP
The Kinsella Cup is dedicated to Jimmy Kinsella, who, along with Bill Hughes, founded the Palatine Celtic Soccer Club in 1968. Hughes and Kinsella, a transplanted Scotsman, were the first to find a few kids and organize them into teams to play the game of soccer in Palatine. Jimmy named the Club after his home club, Glasgow Celtic.
The Palatine Celtic Soccer Club presents the Jimmy Kinsella Cup twice a year when Palatine and William Fremd HS Boys and Girls Varsity teams face off against each other. The Kinsella Cup is proudly displayed at the victorious high school until the next cross-town match. Many players for both high schools have at one time or another played either Recreational and/or Travel soccer under the Celtic banner. Both Fremd and Palatine have had State High School Champion soccer teams, and numerous players that have continued their soccer careers in NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA college programs.
The Spring 2024 Kinsella Cup will take place on Saturday, April 20th at William Fremd High School. The JV game will kick off at 4 pm and the Varisty game will kick off at 6 PM. ALL Celtic SC players are encouraged to attend the storied rivalry and cheer on our favorite Celtic players as the two sides battle it out for the Kinsella Cup!
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CELTIC JUNIOR ACADEMY
Spring 2024
Registration Now OPEN!
Celtic Junior Academy focuses on a progressive developmental curriculum for two separate age groups: 3-4 year olds and 5-7 year olds. The 3-4 year old sessions will be 45-minutes of fun, engaging and familiar games. Our goal is to introduce basic soccer skills and spark joy in our little ones to play the game.
The 5-7 year old sessions are 1 hour long and a bit more advanced; designed to focus on technical skills and abilities to help these players establish their confidence and creativity - their "ball mastery."
Our Spring season is a 6 week program that starts on April 2nd. The program is open to all boys and girls born in 2016-2021 (must be 3 by end of each session). Each session is led by our Program Director, Hannah Fuchs (Fox). Through familiar soccer games and athletic activities, players will learn athletic movements and introductory soccer skills, but most importantly will have fun doing it all! Visit our Spring Celtic Junior Academy Page for details.
PALATINE CELTIC CLUB NIGHT
Chicago Fire FC v. LA Galaxy
Saturday, June 1st
7:30 PM // Soldier Field
PALATINE CELTIC
Player Developmental Pathways
Palatine Celtic SC provides a soccer program for boys and girls of all ability levels. The player pathway describes how a player can progress through our programs. The Palatine Celtic program starts players with the Junior Academy Program and moves along on either the recreational or competitive pathway.
Program pages provide more details so that you know what to expect. Players may move between the recreational and competitive pathways at any age. Palatine Celtic is committed to aligning coaching practices to support all pathways in an effort to best enable players to develop throughout their time with the club.
Celtic Junior Academy
Program

Our Celtic Junior Academy is the first competitive step in the Palatine Celtic SC player pathway. The goal of this program is to ignite a passion for the game in our youth! Each training will focus on developing the athletic, technical, and tactical abilities in each player.
Our coaching philosophy is based on the development of the individual player. Our staff is focused on creating a positive environment for your player to develop their skills, foster creativity, and spark joy for the game.
The program is open to all boys and girls, Pre-K, K and 1st grade. Each session is led by our Program Director, Hannah Fuchs. Our junior academy is broken down into two age groups.
- Ages 3 and 4
- Ages 5 to 7
Please click below for more Celtic Jr Academy information:
Recreational
Program
The Palatine Celtic House Recreational Program is our volunteer-based program. From U7, players are introduced to the game of soccer in a fun and relaxed environment. Players stay active, develop skills and strengthen foundations. The recreational program consists of independent fall and spring seasons that include an in house league and tournament. Summer Camps are available in June and July.
The house recreational program is available to players of all skill levels. Availability will depend on field space, age group and gender. Waitlist registrants can increase their chances of being placed by indicating their willingness to help coach their child’s team.
Competitive Program
From U8, players may tryout for the competitive program, or start/continue in the recreational program. The Palatine Celtic Competitive Program is for year round player-focused development. Teams are coached by USSF Licensed Professional Coaches. Players are exposed to competitive training and different playing environments to develop their physical, technical and tactical skills. The competitive program challenges our players to develop as players and leaders while competing at a high level. Level availability will differ depending on age group and gender.
LAS VEGAS MAYOR'S CUP
International Showcase
February 16-19, 2024 Boys
February 23-25, 2024 Girls
Three teams attended the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase in February! The 2007/08 Boys beat teams from Washington, California, Nevada and Honduras to bring home the championship trophy in their 16 team division. The 2009 Girls Black won all three games in their bracket to seed #1 and advance to the quarterfinals. The 2007 Girls Black won #1 seed in their bracket and won the quarterfinals to advance to semfinals. An AMAZING experience for all our Celtic teams playing against top US and international teams!
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Important Dates
Recreational Program
November 7
Spring 2024 Information posted
January 12
Spring 2024 Registration OPENS
February 28
Spring 2024 Registration CLOSES
March 15
Team Notification via Demosphere 2.0 app
(make sure to have the app downloaded to your phone and you are signed in to your family account)
April 1st or 8th (week of)
Spring practices may begin
April 5th-7th
Dick's Sporting Goods Shopping Weekend
April 13/14
Opening Game Weekend
May 29-June 2nd
U9-U14 Single Elimination Tournament
Celtic Spirit Store
OPEN
Gear up and support your favorite player and soccer club at the Celtic Spirit Store!
The Celtic Spirit Store will close on March 24th so all orders can be picked up/paid delivery before mid December.
Important Dates
Competitive Program
January 2
Winter Training Resumes
March 4
NPL Opening Week
March 22
Winter Training Ends
April 1
Spring Training Begins
April 13-14
IWSL/YSSL Opening Weekend
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