Mission Statement
The purpose
of the ISSA is to serve its membership in providing for the development,
promotion, supervision, and administration of adult amateur soccer in the state
of Illinois.
Aside from promoting the game the ISSA's administrative duties include, but are
not restricted to, registration, player discipline, insurance administration and
record keeping. Other responsibilities include the organization of various cups,
the Illinois Select Teams and the promotion of international games.
Locally and Globally
The ISSA has been in existence since 1916 and is the governing body of adult
soccer in Illinois. It is affiliated with the United States Adult Soccer
Association (USASA) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The USSF is
in turn affiliated continentally with The Football Confederation and the
Federation Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA).
The ISSA is comprised of over
27 Leagues. Its committees include referee and coaching units which license
thousands of people annually. ISSA affiliate members are located throughout Chicago, its
suburbs, central and southern Illinois.
ISSA members are men and women, young adults through veterans, competitive and
recreational, indoor and outdoor.
ISSA Benefits ::
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USASA/USSF Affiliated Member:
- Administration of Adult Soccer Leagues:
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Programs including Coaching, Refereeing and Select Teams:
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State and National Cup Competitions:
