Each spring when the soccer season begins, no one knows how it will end. That uncertainty drives coaches to push players. That...

Naperville North's Isa Polavieja (10) smiles as her teammates mob her after she scored in the second half to even the score 1-1 in a...

What is the difference between winning and losing? Can a loss offer any benefit? Metea Valley won the sugary-drink-sponsored tournament...

Barrington's Megan Holland kicks a ball during the Fillies' 1-0 victory over Fremd, April 19, 2025, Palatine, Illinois. | Allen...

Fillies game-winning goal by Madeline Lewis (11) with 1:24 left in regulation to defeat Fremd, April 19, 2024, Palatine, Illinois. |...

Rivalry games often get overhyped and disappoint when the game is a blowout or one side simply doesn't have the fire to win. Wednesday...

Wheaton-Warrenville South's Ella Byrnes (11) shoots and scores as the Tigers play Oswego East, April 15, 2025, Oswego, Illinois. | Allen...

Video highlights of Naperville North's 2-0 victory over Evanston, April 12, 2025, Evanston, Illinois. Naperville North arrived in...

Lincoln-Way East's Camden Cosich (13) moves the ball up the field during the Griffins 3-0 win over Lincoln-Way Central, April 10, 2025,...

Naperville's Neuqua Valley travelled to the other side of town to face the Redhawks of Naperville Central. The Wildcats came out ready to...

Nazareth Academy players come off the field at the conclusion of the Roadrunners game against Benet Academy, Lisle, Illinois | Allen...

A 10:00 am start on a Saturday morning can create all kinds of challenges for high school soccer coaches. Players arrive late for the...

Wheaton North's keeper Leah Roe (0) during a pause in the action as the Falcons play Metea Valley, Wheaton, Illinois. | Allen Cunningham...

Lincoln-Way Central's Jules Rafacz, left, scores on an upper 90 shot from 25 yards out, and Jaylin Sustr helps celebrate as the Knights...

Wheaton North's Ellie Whittington (23) and Metea Valley's Sydney Phillips (14) play a ball out of the air, Wheaton, Illinois. | Allen...

New Trier's Addy Randall (8) controls the ball during the Trevians opening game of the 2025 season against Carmel, Northfield, Illinois....

Andrew's Paige Swaw (19) shoots the ball against Willowbrook in the Bolts' opening game of the 2025 season, Villa Park, Illinois. | Allen...

March 17, 2025 New Trier's Addy Randall (8) takes a shot in the second half as the Trevians open their season at home against Carmel,...