We came here for the drive-in Metal Movie Madness ("They Live" - the best movie ever made!) and…read morecame inside for a beer and to check out the vendors. And the awesome DJ as well. So, I can't comment on the soccer itself. But the food was actually pretty good. Beer selection is minimal, but okay. The playing fields look fun and in good shape. They have leagues for adults and kids as well. Nice folks too. Come check it out!

The soccer facility is nice, but as a parent who would like to use the hour while my son is in…read morepractice productively, it is very frustrating that they do not provide a public wifi. No wifi for paying patrons???

Great classes for kids and parents, accessible, clean facilities. Sometimes challenging to schedule…read moremake up classes.

Lil' Kickers is a great program for toddlers beginning to know their legs and their abilities. I…read morethink that the program as a whole is a good program but I would like a little bit of consistency with coaching. We had a sub (forgot his name) and he was amazing! We like that the program offers the ability to make up any classes if you have to miss a day or two. The price is comprable to other programs in the city. Lastly, to anyone complaining that the classes were all 'boys' or all 'girls' first off, really? ok... Classes enroll kids depending on what days/times parents have availability to bring their kids in to practice. It would be illegal for the program to only take boys or girls for a specific time (unless it was specifically stated that it was an 'all boys' or 'all girls' team. Anyway, teach kids to play together.

The club does a tremendous job with player development. We have had three kids play for West Loop…read moreincluding pre-travel and travel teams. The West Loop coaches are simply terrific. The coaches are professional, knowledgeable about coaching and teaching soccer and welcoming. The coaches are great with kids, striking a perfect balance between teaching, motivating and making soccer fun. Their years of experience working with kids shines through as does their passion for teaching soccer.

My son joined the club for the past 1.5 years off and on. Although the coaching was decent the…read morecustomer service is terrible. 3 wks ago I got an email stating there was a full season for $140 with minimal spots left, so I quickly signed my son up. What we didn't realize is the first practice had already occurred in 2020. And unfortunately my car was snowed in for the second practice. So we decided to go to the third practice on Feb 7. When my soon to be 14 year old son and I showed up, my son refused to join the group because there were only young children ages 8 or 9. I emailed Milo that we were disappointed due to the expense, the low quantity of practices and more importantly the young ages present. I requested a refund but Milo got rude over several emails taking no responsibility and repeatedly said "no refunds!" Several times. I expressed my disappointment on how he handled the situation and told him I would write a review. He said "give us 5 stars." I normally would let $140 go and have my son train elsewhere but that annoyed me hence this review. I can provide copies of emails if needed. If you children are older, ask how many are practicing in their age range before joining or paying anything!!!

Great facility open year around BUT CLOSED FOR SCHOOL…read moreHOLIDAYS! Spa and sauna are super nice. The rec app says there is a Pilates reformer but no classes to sign up. Testing to find out if true.

**UIC Swim Classes: A Budget-Friendly Option for Kids**…read more We enrolled in UIC Swim Classes for our 1.5-year-old and found it to be a solid, budget-friendly option. At $22 per session, the classes offer structured swim lessons at a more affordable rate compared to other local options. There is a chill vibe that works great for a 1st learner, but the level of rigor is lower than Goldfish so we switched there once we got off their wait list. Classes are sold in 5 week packages, and reschedules are not typically allowed. The class structure follows a set sequence of exercises. Instructors are friendly, but engagement is inconsistent. While they guide kids through various activities, the level of encouragement and feedback varies, with some instructors mentally checking out after providing initial directions. The UIC facility itself is quite nice - The water is comfortably warm and there are changing areas. Parking is available but paid for a few dollars. Note that your access is restricted to within 15 minutes of class time, so don't go too early. Though there are fewer opportunities for underwater practice and confidence-building dips, the parent/tot classes are primary about getting your kid comfortable in water. Overall, UIC Swim Classes deliver decent value for the price, though parents seeking a more intensive training that will get kids swimming faster may want to explore Goldfish.

Hi I'm a professional soccer player I'm from Africa and I live in Chicago I want to have some team…read morethat playing with?

I was minding my own business on the way to Harrison Park to eat my rotisserie chicken from Cermak…read moreFresh Market, when I saw the holy grail hanging outside of Ochoa Sporting Goods. A half orange, half navy blue Caleb Williams Chicago Bears jersey. Two toned, just like the Rolex I want to get one day. I told myself that if it was under $60, I would buy it. The Mexican gentleman sitting in a plastic chair outside saw me looking at it and came up and said "You like?" "Oh... Me gusta." I responded. He got the rod and pulled it down. I touched the high quality fabric and jokingly asked "these are the ones they wear on gameday right?" My joke went right over his head as he said "No, but this especial. Special one." I asked how much, he said "$45, but only cash or Zelle." I've never Zelle'd anyone quicker in my entire life. I would have been losing money not buying this two toned Caleb jersey. This jersey became my uniform for the rest of the trip. In fact, I'm wearing it now at the desk of my riveting tech sales job. I imagine it will be a good conversation started on these sales calls. It's going to take an army to get this jersey off me. TWO TONNNEEEEE! FIGHT ON BABY! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Cheap original jerseys, friendly owner/cahier, and good conversations…read more This place is a must, I remember coming as a child to purchase soccer and football gear and wear.

Let's take a break from all the sports reviews and talk about Chicago Sport & Social Club's Bloody…read moreMary Fest (which, let's be real, drinking boozy calories is way more fun than burning calories). Theater on the Lake was the perfect venue. Part indoor, part outdoor space made it easy to enjoy the beautiful fall morning! Tons of passed appetizers, including ham & cheese mini-sammies, french toast bites, cheddar scones, and more! Not being a Bloody Mary fan myself (I know, I know, blasephemy!) there was still PLENTY of other options, including Truly, spiked sparkling water; Angry Orchard, hard apple cider; and plenty of mimosas! The fest had tons of food and drinks, the voting was easy with multiple tablets set up by the stage, and the vibe was super laid back and casual, making for the perfect Sunday. We had a blast. Totally looking forward to next year's already! Thanks for an awesome event, Sport and Social Club :)

Fitz-Hume!! Do you…read moreremember that scene in Spies Like Us when Emmett Fitz-Hume (Chevy Chase) and Austin Milbarge (Dan Akroyd) attempt to pass themselves off as doctors? And then, of course, a patient needing an emergency appendectomy arrives, and Fitz-Hume and Milbarge go to work with their scalpel, having no clue what to do, all the while slowly inching it in different directions as they get confirmation from the actual doctors... The softball umpires for Chicago Sport & Social Club must have studied this clip from the movie repeatedly because they've performed analogous actions during games on multiple occasions. I was playing in a game earlier this week, and a woman on the other team steps up to the plate. She grazes the ball with her bat, and the ball drops about two feet in front of home plate. She releases her bat as she runs to first, and the bat drops about one foot in front of home plate. Meanwhile, the ball slowly rolls backward, and then stops at the bat which is still in fair territory. The umpire just stares at the ball dumbfoundedly for several seconds, entirely unsure of what to do. From shortstop, I finally yell, "That's out of play." The umpire then looks up and triumphantly shouts, "Foul ball!" (While not technically correct, I figured arguing this minor detail would be moot since the outcome was the same.) Unfortunately, this example is just one of many blunders repeatedly made by CSSC's umpire crew. This is the second season I've played with CSSC, and the officiating has been atrocious nearly every game. I'm convinced it is run by some dude who knew someone at the Chicago Park District, got a license for sporting events, and then hired all of his college bros to ump games. I'm certainly no expert, but it amazes me that a sports club doesn't know jack about ASA rules. It would be one thing if they simply made up their own rules--and in fact, they do--as the games are being played, but even within those made-up rules, there's absolutely no consistency. You have no idea what is going to happen from game to game. I could bore you with several more examples, but then you might think I'm just some overly competitive jerkface. I'm not. I just find it obnoxious when umps give various teams (and even sometimes my own team) significant advantages because they don't even know the rules of their own league. I can't speak to how other sports leagues or social events are handled by CSSC, but I can say with experience, that the other two major sports clubs in the city know how to officiate softball correctly. The only reason I don't play in one of those leagues is because my company pays for the league I'm currently playing in. I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I'm certainly not shy about trashing it on the internet. P.S. There are no restrooms near the softball diamond I play on, so I just pee in the bushes. If you're in Grant Park, don't have a picnic near any bushes.