Lane Tech Girls Soccer
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Lane Tech Girls Soccer is the varsity girls’ program at Lane Technical College Prep High School. The team has won a record 16 Chicago Public League (CPL) girls soccer championships, more than any other school.
History
= City Championship Finals =
Lane Tech has appeared in numerous city finals, with championship victories in:
- 1996, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015–2019, 2021–2025 (total 16).{{cn|date=June 2025}}
= 2024–25 Season =
Lane Tech finished the 2024–25 season with a 22–4–2 record, ranked:
- #1 in the CPL Premier Division
- #1 in the CPS City Tournament
- #4 in IHSA Class 3A statewide rankings
- #4 in Illinois (all divisions)
- #90 nationally in the MaxPreps rankings
In the IHSA playoffs, Lane advanced past York, New Trier, and Evanston before falling to Barrington in the super-sectional round.
= Notable Players =
Coaching
Lane Tech Girls Soccer has been guided by a series of head coaches who each left a mark on the program’s legacy:
- Jamie Burbano (1994–2001) – Coached Lane Tech through its earliest years in CPL girls soccer, reaching the city finals in the inaugural seasons and winning the first city title in 1996.
- Andrew Ricks (2003–2007) – Led the team to three finals and captured city championships in 2004 and 2006.
- Mike Wasielewski (2008–2013) – Oversaw one of Lane Tech's most dominant eras, winning city titles in 2010, 2011, and 2013, along with multiple IHSA Regional championships. His 2010 team posted a 20–3–1 record.
- Michelle Vale (early 2020s–2022) – Under her leadership, Lane Tech secured multiple consecutive city championships and set the stage for postseason breakthroughs.
- Sean Harkness (2023–present) – The current head coach. Led the team to its 10th consecutive CPL city title in 2023, and in 2025 guided Lane Tech to their first IHSA sectional championship. He is credited with elevating the program’s performance in both city and state competition.
Facilities
Lane Tech plays home games at Lane Stadium, a turf field located on its North Side campus. The venue has hosted several CPL playoff and city final matches.