Anyone interested in being elected to the eight officers positions of Schwaben AC must inform Secretary Erika Amling (erika.amling@gmail.com) at least 30 days prior the the election date
of their intention to run for the respective office.

The following positions will be voted on:
1) President
2) Senior Vice President
3) Vice President
4) Secretary
5) Treasurer
6) Director of Coaching
7) Facilities Director
8) Director at Large.
 

We will be posting daily trip updates of the players in Hamburg, Germany.  Follow their journey on the International Exchange Program page.

December, 2024– The Schwaben AC is proud to have SGL Financial on board as our official jersey sponsor for the youth program. We look forward to the two-year partnership and welcome SGL Financial as Schwaben AC's official jersey partner!

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Schwaben AC is has been approved as a US Club Soccer Players First-licensed club, one of only 82 clubs in the country. We’re honored to be nationally recognized on the forefront of raising the standards of youth soccer, as a Players First-licensed club. Players First is built on five pillars: Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement & Education and Player Health & Safety. More info on our Players First page.

Schwaben AC is very proud and send congratulations to the U18/19 Boys team for staying together through the years and winning every 2016 competition in their age group - The Triple Crown!

This is a great result of Schwaben player development plan, a gradual- gradual process from a young age with a focus on development over winning. Winning is a by-product of development and can be seen with the U18/19 team. Most have been together since U10 (some since U8) and did not always have winning seasons and suffered a lot of defeats but kept their focus on hard work and effort. Read more here.

Schwaben AC is looking for youth soccer coaches. We are based out of Buffalo Grove, IL. 

Responsibilities: Successful candidates will have the ability to communicate and organize practices. Knowledge of fundamental coaching technique as well as sports playing rules is required. Candidate must have the ability to work with people/kids and motivate others to improve performance. Individual will assist the Director of Coaching in all aspects of the program, including coaching, game preparation, coordination of special events, and any other duties assigned.

Qualifications: We are looking for coaches with at least 2 years prior experience coaching in youth/club soccer and appropriate coaching qualifications with a minimum “D” license and above.

Application: Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and professional references to:

Thomas Gansauge at doc@schwabensoccer.com

Horst C. Lichtenberger, age 86 passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. Born May 31, 1939, in Pforzheim, Germany to Gottleib and Emilie Lichtenberger. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Arlene, who blessed him with two devoted children, Ruth
(Michael) Goller and Gary (Kellie) Lichtenberger; four wonderful grandchildren; Justin (Kelsey), Dylan (Skylar) Goller, Taran (f. Clay) and Ryan Lichtenberger; five great-grandchildren: Axel, John, Walker, Gracie, Rebel Rose. Surviving him in Germany, is his sister Hedwig (d. Kurt) and a brother, Klaus (Heidrun). His sister, Ruth predeceased him as a child in 1945. There are many nieces, nephews, and family members in Germany and the U.S. all who remember him with admiration, great love and deep affection.

Horst was a lifelong member, past president for many years and a lifetime Honorary President of the Schwaben A. C. in Buffalo Grove, IL. He was enthusiastic in promoting the sport of soccer through the club, encouraging development of teams for kids to play on from early youth on into adulthood, fostering athletic skills and good sportsmanship. He enjoyed sharing his German American heritage, humor, culture and comradery with his family and generations of other friends and their families. Horst and Arlene have had
many wonderful family members, and delightful friends over the course of their lifetime together. Some are still here to mourn with us and others have already gone on, but each had an impact on Horst and his family in ways that will always be warmly remembered.

There will be no services, a celebration of Horst’s life is planned for a later date.

Schwaben AC is second in a series by ChicagoNASL.com that explores the history of Chicago's oldest top amateur clubs. Read more about this fascinating story, here.