U23 Summer Academy
A 7 week experience that will challenge you to deepen your faith while you raise the level of your game.
JUNE 1 - JULY 23, 2026
Playing a game to change the world
The u23 Summer Academy is an opportunity to sharpen your faith in Jesus and your abilities on the pitch. 40 players have the chance to be trained in sport's ministry, travel and play internationally, coach youth soccer camps, train and play league matches in Chicago, and walk intentionally with other believers throughout the summer.
The game of soccer gives us unbelievable access to other people. It crosses barriers of age, language, gender, and race. What a better way to use it than for the Lord and to further His Kingdom.
Learn more!
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Summer 2026 • June 1-July 23
June - Pre Tour
June - Brazil
June - July: Chicagoland
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Chicago and Brazil.
During our time in Brazil, we will be staying with church partners. While in the Chicago area, we will be with host families from our church partners.
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Apply
Once we receive your application, one of our staff will contact you to arrange a phone interview.
If selected to participate in the program, you will receive confirmation and information on your next steps.
We accept 18-20 players for each team (men’s and women’s), so please keep in mind that spaces are limited.
Once you are accepted, you will need to send in your $300 deposit to secure your spot.
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$ 4,300
(Includes airfare to Brazil, food, housing, and transportation costs for the entire summer. Does not include passport, or travel to/from Chicago.) Donations for the Summer Academy are tax-deductible and non-refundable.
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Visit our FAQ page or feel free to reach out to us at kieley@chicagoeagles.com
Schools represented
Players have come from 75 different colleges and universities around the U.S., as well as eleven countries around the world.
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Plain and simple - Chicago Eagles changed my life! Before the summer, I was broken and angry with God. But he showed me his plans are so much better than mine! I went from being a lukewarm Christian to passionate and on fire for Christ, using soccer as a way to share His love with others!
Kay Silveira • Gordon College
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Summer Academy is the perfect place to grow spiritually and as a soccer player.
Trevor Swartz • Messiah College
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The Eagles was a summer like none other, where you not only learned new skills on the pitch, but also life lessons that will carry you in your walk with God. The relationships are way more than superficial ... Eagles are above just a soccer team, they are family.
Devon Jones • Liberty University