philosophy
Cultivating Talent
Cultivating Talent

The hallmark of the world’s greatest soccer clubs is athlete development. While producing first-team players is among every academy program’s primary goals, it is our belief that athlete development is far more holistic. At Minnesota United, we strive to develop the individual, not just the player. 

Every athlete is unique; that means every athlete’s path should adapt to fit their unique needs. Whether they play soccer for the rest of their lives or just a few years more, the athletes coming out of MNUFC’s Academy system will be equipped to excel, no matter where life takes them.

Training and Personal Development
Training and Personal Development
Strength & Conditioning

Strength & Conditioning

Our Academy athletes have access to the very same weightroom and equipment used by our professional athletes. We teach proper technique, routines, and habits to help our Academy players prepare their bodies for elite competition.

Training

Training

Training at MNUFC is integrative and specialized. Our coaches build their practice plans around the specific needs of their teams and players, with opportunities to train between teams in the same spaces that our first team trains.

Personal Development

Personal Development

Development goes beyond the field. We work with local organizations to ensure that our players receive quality education and real-world skills during their time with us. Through courses, lessons, and workshops, we ensure our athletes are ready for whatever role they step into later in life.

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Join

We believe that the world’s best clubs have healthy development pathways. This means that they not only produce quality first-team soccer, but they also produce players that can execute at the highest level. If you’ve got what it takes to be one of those players, we want you to join what we’re building around here.

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