Salem Soccer Association Salem, Illinois

Salem Soccer Association

Program History

Salem Soccer Association has proudly promoted and supported youth soccer in the Salem, Illinois area since 2007. Beginning with a group of parents seeking out soccer options for their children, Salem Soccer started with 1 group of teenage players and active advocacy to the City of Salem recreation department and Salem Community High School to begin true soccer programming in our area of Southern Illinois.

In 2022, Salem Soccer rebuilt from seasons being inconsistent during the pandemic, and expanded to recruiting young players interested in continuing their soccer experiences outside of the City of Salem Recreation league. Since Fall 2022, SSA has grown to having, on average, 120 players participating within our organization.

In 2024, we began the development of our own established 501c3 organization, legal name Salem Soccer Park Association, in tandem with breaking ground for our very own Salem Soccer Park. We continue to work with players of all ages, and share our Salem Soccer Park with all Salem Soccer entities, including City of Salem Recreation Department and acting as the Home Fields for the Salem Community High School's boys and girls teams.

Salem Soccer Board Members

In 2025, Salem Soccer Association, Inc. and Salem Soccer Park Association merged boards and took on the DBA/trade name Salem Soccer Association. We continue to act as one governing body over Salem Soccer decision-making, and continue to build from the foundations of both founding boards to continue building an effective soccer program for all.

2025-2026 Board Members

Mike Anderson- President
Orlando Ramos- Vice President, Secretary
Joe Shober- Treasurer

Meghan Branch- Registrar
Ashley Nix- Social Media Manager
Kurtis Rollins- City of Salem Liaison
Ashley Stanford- Team Liaison
Matt Stanford-Complex Manager

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Find us on Facebook:

Team Related? https://www.facebook.com/SalemBobcatSoccer

Field Related? https://www.facebook.com/SalemSoccerAssociation

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Salem Soccer Association Salem, Illinois