In 1915, immigrant Czechs living in Chicago, Illinois, formed a social sports organization which they named the Sparta Athletic and Benevolent Association.
These proved to be exceptional players and they quickly brought Sparta to the top of the city’s soccer hierarchy.
In 1969, Sparta tied for the Peel Cup title with Chicago Kickers, never to win a national or state competition after that year.
When large crowds were expected, events were scheduled to take place at venues such as Comiskey Park or Soldier Field.
Shortly thereafter, Sparta Stadium was leveled and paved as a parking lot for nearby factories.