Minnesota United and Saint Paul Public Schools today announced the fourth-annual Saint Paul Cup, presented by Bell Bank, hosted at Allianz Field on Friday, October 3. The two high schools featured in this year’s showcase are Como Park Senior High School and Humboldt Senior High School.
The Saint Paul Cup, inspired by the former Mayor’s Cup, is an annual doubleheader soccer showcase that features boys and girls varsity soccer teams from the Saint Paul Public School district. The 2025 matchup between Como Park and Humboldt will kick off with the girls’ game starting at 5:30 p.m. CT, followed by the boys’ match at 7:30 p.m. CT. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. CT.
Minnesota United and Bell Bank, in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools, collaborated in 2022 to create a new annual match for Saint Paul high schools to participate in and play in front of friends, family and classmates at the home of the Loons. The goal of the Saint Paul Cup is to feature Saint Paul Public High Schools showcasing local youth soccer talent while helping to grow and connect soccer at all levels in our community and within the city of Saint Paul.
Allianz Field and Bell Bank will welcome students, family and all fans from Como Park Senior High School and Humboldt Senior High School for free to support their teams. Those interested in attending the Saint Paul Cup can claim their free tickets HERE.
“This is one of the more special events that we host at Allianz Field, and is particularly special this year as we continue to celebrate soccer – here in Minnesota and the city of Saint Paul – with this game between Como Park and Humboldt,” said MNUFC Chief Development Officer Manny Lagos. “It is always amazing to see the kids, coaches and parents have the opportunity to play and watch the Saint Paul Cup matches at Allianz Field, and we are equally excited for them to experience that next month.”
“The Saint Paul Cup at Allianz Field is the most anticipated annual event in our community. We are incredibly fortunate to play in such a high-class venue and are grateful for the opportunity,” said Como Park Senior High School Athletic Director Koua Yang. “Our district is thankful for the commitment and partnership of Minnesota United FC.”
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to play at Allianz Field and thankful to all the sponsors that make this event possible for our student athletes,” said Humboldt Senior High School Athletic Director Matt Osborne. “This game is one the students will remember for a life time because the soccer and school communities turn out very well to cheer them on.”
“We’re extremely proud of this partnership and how it reflects the shared mission Bell Bank and Minnesota United FC have for giving back to the communities we serve,” commented Erin Procko, Twin Cities banking director and Minneapolis president for Bell Bank. “Bell has been a part of the Saint Paul Cup since the inaugural match, and we’re honored every year to help bring people together through soccer in this special way. It’s a unique opportunity to impact the local community, while also being able to deliver a memorable experience to the Saint Paul student-athletes, their fans and families at Allianz Field.”
About Minnesota United FC:
Professional soccer has been a part of Minnesota for over four decades, and since 2013, Minnesota United FC has been at the forefront of growing the game at all levels. MNUFC currently competes in three different levels established by Major League Soccer: Minnesota United FC (MLS), MNUFC2 (MLS NEXT Pro) and the MNUFC Academy (MLS NEXT). Allianz Field – constructed in 2019 in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota – is the home to Minnesota United games, and the club trains at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. The 2025 season is MNUFC’s ninth season with MLS.**
About Allianz Field:**
Soccer-specific Allianz Field represents the home of soccer in Minnesota, not just for the team, but for the world’s game in the Twin Cities, Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. With a seating capacity of 19,600, clear sightlines, a natural grass surface, premium and club spaces for games and events, a Brew Hall with 96 taps, a public Great Lawn and many other amenities, the Twin Cities’ newest stadium serves as a beacon for the sport and the community in and around the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul and beyond.
About Saint Paul Public Schools:
At Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), our mission is both bold and simple: to inspire students to think critically, pursue their dreams and change the world. SPPS is one of Minnesota's largest school districts serving more than 33,000 students. Highly trained and deeply dedicated staff, cutting-edge academic programs, and strong community support are among the district’s hallmarks. At SPPS, our student population is diverse. Our students speak more than 115 languages, sharing their ideas and cultures with their classmates and teachers every single day.
About Bell Bank:
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fargo, N.D., Bell Bank (Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender) is one of the nation’s largest family- and employee-owned banks, with nearly 2,000 employees and $13 billion in assets. Bell offers personal and commercial banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance, with full-service bank locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Arizona as well as mortgage offices in multiple states. Driven by a mission of “happy employees, happy customers,” Bell’s award-winning has been recognized among USA Today’s Top Workplaces and People magazine’s list of 100 Companies That Care. Bell’s unique Pay It Forward initiative gives employees significant funds each year to give as they choose to people in need and causes they care about – empowering more than $30 million in employee-driven giving since 2008.
