Longtime club coach Dan Carl, former Sycamore coach Dave Lichamer first two inductees into DeKalb County Soccer Hall of Fame.

As the DeKalb boys soccer team gears up for the upcoming season, coach Patrick Hamilton highlights the impact of midfielder Zach Murray, whose vision and leadership are pivotal during a summer of renewed determination.

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The DeKalb and Sycamore boys soccer teams played Monday in a summer soccer friendly at DeKalb High School.

In a crucial clash at NIU’s soccer complex, Luke Knotts propelled DeKalb County United to a 3-1 victory over Czarni Jaslo, scoring two decisive goals that secured their fourth consecutive win, while edging closer to safety in the Midwest Premier League.

Aiden Sears had no trouble stepping in for an injured Sycamore store, scoring 20 goals, netting 12 assists and helping the Spartans (16-7-1) win the Interstate 8 title.

From high-impact scorers to lock-down defenders, we look at the best the area had to offer in the Daily Chronicle All-Area Boys Soccer team.

The shots started falling for Aurora Central Catholic in the second half and they knocked off Genoa-Kingston in a regional final, ending the Cogs' season at home.

Down 1-0 at halftime, Burlington Central tied things up quickly in the second half then prevailed on penalty kicks to eliminate Sycamore in a regional semifinal.

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Sycamore boys soccer hosted Burlington Central Wednesday in a Class 2A Regional semifinal.