What ages and program levels does Minneapolis United offer?Summer recreational programming covers roughly ages 4 through 14, including MU Juniors for ages 4 and 5 and the summer rec league for 1st through 9th grade with optional Rec Plus skills on weekends. Competitive traveling teams run from 8U through 19U across close to 80 boys and girls teams. Summer camps range from recreational Ball Masters weeks through elite, goalkeeper, high-performance, tryout-prep, and identification clinics aimed at MLS NEXT and ECNL Regional League tracks for eligible players.
Minneapolis United Soccer Club
Minneapolis, Minnesota
About
Minneapolis United Soccer Club is a Minnesota nonprofit youth soccer organization built around the idea of soccer for the city. The club pairs large-scale summer recreational access with a deep competitive pathway, professional coaching staff, and summer camps so Minneapolis-area families can enter at many ages and increase commitment over time.
What the club offers
Summer recreational soccer uses first-come registration for players roughly ages 4 through 14, with capacity capped around 1,200 players in the flagship summer rec league. MU Juniors introduces ages 4 and 5 to the sport on a set weekly rhythm. The summer rec league serves boys and girls in 1st through 9th grade with two games per week, while optional Rec Plus skills sessions add competitive-style training on weekends. Competitive soccer spans 8U through 19U on traveling teams across close to 80 boys and girls teams, with a fall segment, winter training, and spring and summer league play. Summer camps and clinics cover recreational Ball Masters weeks, elite technical and tactical camps for competitive players, goalkeeper tracks, high-performance weeks at Parade Stadium for older academy-style groups, tryout-prep weeks, and identification-style clinics tied to MLS NEXT and ECNL Regional League levels for qualifying ages.
Where teams train and play
Summer rec league games and most rec-oriented camps run at Pearl Park in Minneapolis. High-performance and some older tryout-prep and goalkeeper camp blocks use Parade Stadium in Minneapolis. Competitive teams train and play across the wider Twin Cities metro depending on age group, field allocation, and league assignment, so families should expect some travel beyond a single neighborhood field once players join traveling rosters.
Tryouts, registration, and age groups
Competitive tryout sign-up runs through PlayMetrics for registration, evaluations, roster building, and team communication. For the 2026-27 cycle, 8U–12U tryouts use a two-day format: Monday, July 13, 2026 for all, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 for boys, and Thursday, July 16, 2026 for girls, for birthdates from August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2019. Players 13U and older with birthdates from August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2014 try out across July 25–29, 2026, with exact day assignments for each age band confirmed closer to the event. After July 2026 tryouts, competitive play shifts to the nationwide August 1–July 31 age grouping for 2026-27; summer rec stays grade-based and open camps remain open by age. Questions about that transition for girls can go to the girls technical leadership at kelsey.hans@minneapolisunited.org and for boys to tamba.johnson@minneapolisunited.org.
Mission, values, and coaching environment
Mission, vision, and values were updated in 2023 around educating and investing in youth, families, and coaches through programming that develops soccer ability and character. The vision aims at inclusive, diverse competition that nurtures individual and team growth on and off the field. Core values include community, character, development, and competition. Younger competitive ages emphasize technical growth, multi-sport athletes stay welcome when families share availability, and newer coaches receive mentorship from experienced directors.
Fees, aid, and practical planning
The summer rec league is priced at $175 for an eight-week block with two games per week, with July 1 and 2 off. Optional Rec Plus skills are $65 for one weekend day or $115 for both weekend days. MU Juniors sessions range from about $85 to $110 depending on the chosen day and session pack. Example 2026 camp pricing includes $175 Ball Masters rec camps, $210 elite player camps, $150 standard goalkeeper camps, $150 high-performance field player weeks, $120 high-performance goalkeeper weeks, $210 tryout-prep weeks, and $75 MLS NEXT and ECNL RL identification clinics—always confirm camp pricing when you register. Need-based financial aid exists for qualifying rec families with a confidential application process. Competitive tuition runs higher than rec because of year-round coaching, training, and travel; ask club staff for the current team fee picture before accepting a roster spot. For summer rec placement exceptions, contact the registrar at registrar@minneapolisunited.org. General club questions can start with a call to +1 651-247-4735.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Minneapolis United train or play?Summer rec games and most rec-oriented camps meet at Pearl Park in Minneapolis. High-performance camps and some older tryout-prep and goalkeeper weeks use Parade Stadium in Minneapolis. Competitive teams spread training and league games around the Twin Cities metro based on age group and field assignments, so travel expectations increase compared with single-park rec play.
When are competitive tryouts or registration?Tryout registration and team workflows run in PlayMetrics. For the 2026-27 season, 8U–12U tryouts land on July 13, 15, and 16, 2026 for players born August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2019, while 13U and older players born August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2014 try out between July 25 and July 29, 2026 with final day splits announced later. Competitive programming aligns with the new August 1–July 31 age bands after those tryouts; summer rec stays grade-based.
What does summer rec or camp participation cost?The eight-week summer rec league costs $175 with two games per week. Rec Plus is $65 for one weekend day or $115 for both. MU Juniors fees fall between about $85 and $110 depending on the session bundle. Example 2026 camp prices include $175 Ball Masters rec camps, $210 elite camps, $150 goalkeeper camps, $150 high-performance field weeks, $120 high-performance goalkeeper weeks, $210 tryout-prep weeks, and $75 MLS NEXT and ECNL RL ID clinics—confirm pricing for the camp week you select when you register. Competitive team pricing changes by roster and age; request the current fee schedule from club staff.
What is the club’s mission or coaching approach?The mission centers on educating and investing in youth, families, and coaches while developing soccer players and people who strengthen the community. Values highlight community, character, development, and competition. Competitive programming stresses technical foundations for younger players, makes room for multi-sport athletes who communicate availability, and pairs newer coaches with experienced directors.
How can families contact Minneapolis United or get help?Call +1 651-247-4735 for general club questions. Email registrar@minneapolisunited.org for summer rec placement exceptions or registrar issues. Use PlayMetrics for competitive tryout registration and team operations once the club directs families there. For detailed questions about the 2026-27 age-group transition, email kelsey.hans@minneapolisunited.org on the girls side or tamba.johnson@minneapolisunited.org on the boys side.
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