Four Plus One

Soccer is passion. Played, lived and loved by more players and fans than any other sport on the planet. And 5-a-side soccer has its own special brand of passion. Fast, intensive, exciting, it’s the game suitable for just about any age and any ability. It’s also the perfect focus for any small group of friends who just want to play.

The English FA says participation rates in the small sided game have overtaken and far exceeded 11-a-side. You don’t need to spend all of your time recruiting a 15 person roster, you get many more touches on the ball and whether you’re a beginner or advanced player, you will develop your touch and passing abilities much quicker.

Four Plus One was created by a group of people who love the 5-a-side game, believe in it’s power to help grow the sport in the US and want to get as many people playing it as possible.

Unlike most other leagues, Four Plus One believes in playing within a purpose built ‘cage’ or enclosed pitch with boards around the edge. This is to keep the ball constantly moving (strictly below head height!) and to encourage the intense feeling that 5-a-side soccer gives. You won’t find any cones or pug goals here!

Four Plus One is also affiliated with Chicago’s WCW FA which means you can expect quality, fun and tons of opportunities to play the game! Whether you have a Coed or Men’s team (Women’s coming soon!) or are an individual, we have a spot for you on great purpose built 5-a-side courts in leagues, tournaments and pickup games! Four Plus One adheres to the English FA’s 5-a-side rules with certain WCW FA league modifications.

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Recent Meetups

January 15 at 4:00 PM, 16 5-a-siders attended
Indoor Pickup, Beginner/Intermediate @ CFA (Artificial Turf!)
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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Great game.

—Matt Rosine

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Great pickup game. Hope it can continue i the future.

—Svetlozar Nestorov
January 8 at 4:00 PM, 16 5-a-siders attended
Indoor Pickup, Beginner/Intermediate @ CFA (Artificial Turf!)
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Let's start 2012 out the right way! 2011 was the year that Four Plus One and five a side made an incredible impact in Chicago. If you were not part of the five a side... Learn more
December 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 5 5-a-siders attended
"Taking the Pitch": Intermediate Adult Coaching Classes
Have you been away from the game for a while? Are there elements of your game that you would like to improve upon? Is your schedule so hectic that it is hard to commit... Learn more
December 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 5 5-a-siders attended
"Taking the Pitch": Intermediate Adult Coaching Classes
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Have you been away from the game for a while? Are there elements of your game that you would like to improve upon? Is your schedule so hectic that it is hard to commit... Learn more
December 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 10 5-a-siders attended
"Taking the Pitch": Intermediate Adult Coaching Classes
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Have you been away from the game for a while? Are there elements of your game that you would like to improve upon? Is your schedule so hectic that it is hard to commit... Learn more

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What's new

New Member

Eileen W joined
February 13 at 9:59 AM

"Haven't played since college and looking to get back into it"
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Allison Herriott joined
February 11 at 8:55 PM

"Hi, I'm Allison. I'm a physical therapist and I love to watch English Premier League games (Arsenal, Go Gunners!). I haven't played since college, but wanted to get back into playing so I can be active and meet some new people!"
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Andrea TK joined
February 6 at 5:55 PM

"Hi I'm a beginner and have played for 2 summers on rec leagues and pickup."
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Ignacio Flores joined
January 31 at 5:22 PM

"lets play real futbol"
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Francisco Reyes joined
January 29 at 11:12 PM

"I have been playing for at least ten years but has been hard to play consistently due to school and work. I hope this will keep me in shape and form."
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John Yalcin joined
January 24 at 3:12 AM

"I'm a recent college graduate from Georgia and I am just looking to find pick up games and leagues in the Chicago area!"
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Chad joined
January 23 at 5:49 PM

"I rediscovered soccer a couple years ago, playing from time to time. Now I can't get enough and want to play all the time."
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Anna Liss Gause joined
January 20 at 1:17 PM

"Hey, Haven't played for quite some time so I will be rusty, but I hope to rejuvenate my appreciation for the sport."
New Member

Jorge Romero joined
January 15 at 10:51 AM

"I'm from Spain and I have played soccer all my life. I can't wait to start playing again..."
New Member

Miranda joined
January 15 at 6:43 AM

"Just looking to play some soccer. :)"