Competitive soccer provides a higher level of play, compared to recreational and park soccer, for those looking for a greater commitment as a youth soccer player who wants to improve his/her level of play.

MU’s Competitive Soccer Program is affiliated with:

1. The Twin Cities Soccer League (TCSL), which is affiliated with US Club Soccer. The majority of MU teams will participate in TCSL.  MU teams participate in Fall & Summer Leagues at the ECNL/RL,  NPL, National, Regional, State and Cities levels. MU's youngest teams will play in TCSL's leagues designed as Red, White and Blue.
2. The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA), which is affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYS). Through this affiliation, MU can participate in the MYSA league and events. 
3. USYS National League is affliated with USYS. Some of MU's top level teams add this league to supplement their other league games. This league is by qualification only and spans many states.
4. MLS NEXT Academy Division. Beginning in 2025-26 MU was invited to join MLS Next Academy Division. Boys teams at MU's top level from 13U and older (6 age groups) will compete in this division of MLS's tier of youth soccer. 

If you have questions regarding team placement, coach assignments and soccer development please contact the Director for your child's age group:
Girls 8U-12U: Reak Kueth // reak.kueth@minneapolisunited.org
Girls 13U-19U: Kelsey Hans // kelsey.hans@minneapolisunited.org
Boys 8U-12U: Aaron Paye // aaron.paye@minneapolisunited.org
Boys 13U-19U: Tamba Johnson // tamba@minneapolisunited.org 

For any registration, uniform or general administration questions please contact Trina at
trina.kramer@minneapolisunited.org

FALL

During the Fall season, league games are played one time per week on weekends. Most teams will practice twice a week.

There is a Fall Kick-Off hosted at Neiman Soccer Complex. This year it will be held on Sunday, August 24th. Practices begin the week after the kickoff.

WINTER

MU’s Winter Professional Training Program runs November through March. MU Competitive players are expected to attend these sessions. This professional training differentiates MU from other club options; players that have registered and paid for Competitive season can attend winter training at no additional cost. Please see the Training tab in MU’s web site for more details.

SPRING / SUMMER

Most outdoor season practices are run by the Team Coach.

"Preseason" practices begin with your team's coach in April, weather permitting on MU's artificial turf fields: Academy of Holy Angels, Elliot Park, Parade Stadium and Winter Park.

MU teams competing in MLS NEXT Academy Division, ECNL-RL and NPL will have some league games during the winter months. All other MU teams begin games in mid-April or May.  League games are played 1-2 times per week on weeknights (usually Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday), with a variety of tournament opportunities available on weekends.

Typically, teams attend 3 tournaments during the spring/summer season. District and State tournaments are at the end of the season through mid-late July. Participation in the District and State Tournaments is elective. 

For more precise information, contact a Director of Coaching that matches your team in question.  Director of Coaching contact information in "About Us" section.

REFUND POLICY

By accepting a roster spot, you agree to the full term of financial obligation for the season in which you register. No refunds will be granted after a player has accepted their roster spot.

An exception shall be granted for injuries in which the player is unable to participate in training and games.

Refunds for financial hardship or other circumstances can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In the event of an injury the amount of refund will be determined by the point in the season at which the refund is requested. All refunds due to injury must be requested within 30 days of the incident in which the injury occurred.

If a player registers to play with MU later in the season, that player has a 72 hour refund window from the date in which they registered with MU.

Refunds, minus the tryout fee, will be given if we are unable to place the player on a team.

All qualifying refunds will be reduced by $35 to cover time and materials unless we are unable to place a player on a team, then no processing fee will be charged.

Refund Requests may be sent to registrar@minneapolisunited.org