Chicago Inferno Futsal – Our Philosophy
Chicago Inferno Futsal is built on a Brazilian futsal foundation, led by Head Coach Ewerton Andrade and First Assistant Coach Tayrones Oliveira. Our philosophy embraces futsal as both a high-performance sport and a powerful developmental platform for young athletes.
Futsal is played in a reduced space, at high intensity, with rules that encourage constant action and full participation. With five players per team and a smaller, low-bounce ball, the game demands quick decisions, technical precision, creativity, and tactical intelligence.
At Chicago Inferno, we believe futsal accelerates player development like no other sport. Training and competition in tight spaces improve ball mastery, game awareness, anticipation, and confidence under pressure. Players learn to think faster, solve problems creatively, and work collectively.
Futsal has long been a cornerstone of elite player development worldwide. Brazil’s National Team and top European academies have used futsal to develop players known for intelligence, creativity, and adaptability. We proudly follow this proven pathway.
Our Development Plan is designed to maximize each athlete’s technical, tactical, physical, and cognitive growth, while respecting individual learning stages. At Chicago Inferno, futsal is more than a game, it is a laboratory for developing smarter, more complete players prepared for the demands of modern futsal and soccer.
Competitive Futsal Program
Designed for players seeking a high-level futsal experience that combines professional training, league competition, and the opportunity to compete against other futsal teams. Chicago Inferno Futsal provides players with an environment to develop technically, sharpen decision-making, build confidence, and stay connected to the game throughout the winter months.
You do NOT need to be a current Chicago Inferno player to try out or participate.
Program Details:
- November–March
- 11-12 weeks of training
- 90-minute training sessions
- Training held at Canlan Sportsplex – Barrington
- Teams compete in the ID League Chicago
- 8–10 league games
- League games played at Schaumburg Sports Center
- League play provides players with the opportunity to compete against other established futsal teams.
Team Structure - Roster Size: 8–9 Players
- 7–8 Field Players
- 1 Goalkeeper
Training & League Play:
Training: Fridays
Season: November–March
Training Location: Canlan Sportsplex | Barrington
Training: 90 minutes per session
League: ID League Chicago
Games: 8–10 league games
Game Location: Schaumburg Sports Center
Training-Only Program
Chicago Inferno will also offers a Training-Only Futsal Platform for players who want to experience the developmental benefits of Futsal and continue working on their technical skills throughout the winter without participating in league competition. This option is perfect for players who want to improve technical skills, build confidence, and stay active without the commitment of league play.
Program Details:
- Duration: 12 weeks | November–March
- Training: 60 minute training sessions
- Location: Training held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church | Cary
- Ages: U9-U14 Boys & Girls
- Group Size: Max of 16 players per session
- Players will be grouped by age and skill level after registration
Training-Only registration will open at the end of September.
