This is a full-time position based in Chicago, focusing on scouting and player recruitment for the Chicago Stars FC first team. The successful candidate will utilize a combination of domestic live match scouting, video analysis, and data-driven insights to identify potential future player prospects for the organization. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, along with travel as needed, is essential to this role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate expertise and high level of knowledge of the domestic women’s soccer landscape.
• Identify and evaluate potential players through live scouting, video review, and data analysis.
• Prepare detailed written and video scouting reports to inform recruitment decisions.
• Build and maintain the up-to-date scouting database from Chicago Stars FC Scouting department.
• Conduct market research to stay ahead of emerging trends and uncover opportunities.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of players in key markets, focusing domestically on the US market.
• Exhaustive knowledge about the US youth soccer environment (GA/ECNL/NCAA).