The Why
Minnesota United’s Youth Academy is relentlessly focused on identifying, recruiting, and developing the best young talent in the game. Great soccer players come from all around the world, and as the club seeks to develop one of Major League Soccer’s elite youth development programs, it’s important for the club to supplement the core group of local players with talented athletes from around the globe and provide them with an integrated, holistic experience while here in Minnesota.
The Experience
That’s where the Homestay Program comes in. Participating families welcome a young athlete into their home for the duration of the season, providing them with housing, support, and connection as they continue their athletic development and integrate into a new community.
The Expectations
When families sign up to be a host family, they’re agreeing to provide structure, support, and a home-away-from-home for a young athlete moving to a brand-new environment. Some of those commitments include:
- Completing a “Delegation of Parental Authority” process, so that a member of the host family becomes the “attorney-in-fact” and has parental authority over the player so they may enroll the player in a local school district, obtain medical treatment for the player, and supervise the player
- Providing a furnished room and access to internet, television, and laundry as appropriate
- Providing access to home (key/code) & household amenities
- Providing three (3) nutritious meals each day, either as a family or available for self-preparation, plus healthy snacks
- Providing a safe, healthy, and welcoming family environment
Next Steps
Sound like something you’re interested in? Apply here to learn more about how you can become a Minnesota United Homestay Family.
