Results
| USA NPSL | 07/10 00:00 | 1 |
Panathinaikos Chicago v
Carpathia FC
|
L | 1-2 | |
| USA NPSL | 07/02 23:00 | 1 |
[5] Panathinaikos Chicago v
Milwaukee Torrent
[4] 
|
L | 1-3 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/29 23:00 | 1 |
Panathinaikos Chicago v
FC Columbus
|
L | 1-4 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/22 23:00 | 1 |
FC Columbus
v
Panathinaikos Chicago |
L | 3-0 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/18 23:00 | 1 |
Carpathia FC
v
Panathinaikos Chicago |
W | 0-2 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/15 01:00 | 1 |
Panathinaikos Chicago v
Milwaukee Torrent
|
D | 2-2 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/12 23:30 | 1 |
Muskegon Risers SC
v
Panathinaikos Chicago |
L | 4-1 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/04 23:00 | 1 |
FC Columbus
v
Panathinaikos Chicago |
L | 5-0 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/01 00:00 | 1 |
Panathinaikos Chicago v
Muskegon Risers SC
|
L | 0-7 | |
| USA NPSL | 05/28 19:00 | 1 |
[4] Milwaukee Torrent
v
Panathinaikos Chicago [4] |
L | 7-0 | |
| USA NPSL | 07/18 01:00 | 1 |
[4] Panathinaikos Chicago v
Carpathia FC
[2]
|
L | 0-5 | |
| USA NPSL | 07/11 01:00 | 1 |
Panathinaikos Chicago v
FC Indiana
|
W | 2-1 |
Wikipedia - Panathinaikos Chicago
Panathinaikos Chicago is a Greek-American soccer club based in Chicago, Illinois, which competes in the Midwest Region of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) in 2021. The team plays its home matches at Nike Sports Complex located in Naperville, Illinois. It is currently the only team in Illinois that participates in the NPSL.
History
A father and son pair Panathinaikos supporters, Dimitrios Chronopoulos and Dionissios "Denny" Chronopoulos, founded Panathinaikos Chicago in 2019 with the idea of forming a youth academy for the Chicago area community - driven by their passion for the Greek Football club Panathinaikos. Within the 1st year the academy grew from 1 to 30 children in the youth academy which led to the idea of creating a football club with a pyramid structure going from youth to adult players.
In 2020 during the COVID pandemic, the team successfully applied to the National Premier Soccer League (4th division of US Football), and the building of a competitive first-team began under player-owner Dionissios "Denny" Chronopoulos. Leading the first team as head coach is former Greek National Under 21 Team Captain George Katsaros. In June 2022, Javier Marín Asensio was named Head Coach after George Katsaros left. Javier Marín holds UEFA Pro license and took the lead of the team with the 2022 NPSL season started.
Despite being an amateur organization, Panathinaikos Chicago operates as a semi-professional club, which led to the club being noticed and recognized by former Panathinaikos players Giorgos Karagounis and Djibril Cisse on social media.
Notable players recruited for the first season are Captain John Austin Ricks (Syracuse University, former San Jose Earthquakes U18 Captain), Yeison Esquivel (Division 1 Professional in Costa Rica & Nicaragua, U17 Costa Rica National Team), Arsenios Dimitriou (APOEL F.C. U19, Cyprus U17 National Team), and Jesus Cervantes (Diriangen FC)-1st Division Nicaragua).
Due to Djibril Cisse's time at Panathinaikos, it was proposed to Cisse that he should join the club and there was mutual interest from the French player. After a year of back and forth communication, an agreement was made for Djibril Cisse to play with PAO Chicago's first team. Due to the COVID-19 travel ban from Europe, Cisse announced via social media that he was unable to enter the United States but reiterated that his transfer will happen once the ban is lifted.
PAO Chicago's official Team Jerseys in 2019-20 was Kappa Di Robbe.
As of 2021, Hummel is PAO Chicago's official Team Jersey provider until 2023.
Panathinaikos Chicago is a vibrant and dynamic soccer team that embodies the spirit of the historic Greek club, Panathinaikos FC, while proudly representing the diverse and multicultural community of Chicago. Founded to foster a love for soccer and promote Greek heritage, the team brings together players and fans from various backgrounds, united by their passion for the beautiful game.
With a commitment to excellence both on and off the field, Panathinaikos Chicago competes in local leagues and tournaments, showcasing skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The team's colors—green and white—reflect the iconic identity of its parent club, and the emblem symbolizes a rich tradition of success and camaraderie.
Panathinaikos Chicago is not just about soccer; it’s a community hub where players of all ages can develop their skills, build lasting friendships, and experience the joy of competition. The team emphasizes youth development, offering training programs and clinics that nurture the next generation of soccer talent.
As a proud representative of Greek culture in the Windy City, Panathinaikos Chicago hosts events that celebrate its heritage, bringing together fans for spirited match days, cultural festivals, and community outreach initiatives. Whether you’re a lifelong soccer enthusiast or new to the sport, Panathinaikos Chicago welcomes you to join the family and be part of an exciting journey filled with passion, pride, and the love of soccer.