Edgewater Castle

Edgewater Castle Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Edgewater Castle or ECFC, is a semi-professional soccer club in Edgewater, Chicago, recognized for its community focus and commitment to free player participation. Founded in 2017 with a "Soccer For All" philosophy, the club includes both men's and women's teams, which are set to join the national USL League Two and USL W League in 2026. ECFC home matches are held at Loyola University Chicago's Hoyne Field, and the organization supports free youth programming through its Edgewater Castle Football Foundation. The women's team secured the club's first national title by winning the United Women's Soccer National Championship in 2025.