Minnesota United and Saint Paul Public Schools today announced the fifth-annual Saint Paul Cup, presented by Bell Bank, hosted at Allianz Field on Friday, Oct. 9. The two high schools featured in this year’s showcase are Washington Technology Senior High School against Johnson 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 2026 matchup between Washington Technology Senior High School and Johnson Senior High School will kick off starting with the boys game at 5:30 p.m. CT, followed by the girls 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 and created 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 welcomes students, family and all fans from Washington Technology Senior High School and Johnson Senior High School for free to support their teams. Those interested in attending the Saint Paul Cup can claim their free tickets HERE.
“We at Minnesota United are excited for this year’s rendition of the Saint Paul Cup, and I hope these two schools are thrilled to play at Allianz Field,” said MNUFC Chief Development Officer Manny Lagos. “I can't tell you enough about how cool it is to walk throughout the concourse and see all the families, all the students, staff and our community cheering on their schools, and the energy that comes with that atmosphere. Then, you have the games where there's good and competitive soccer, and for these athletes to get to play on one of the nicest stadiums in the country, it has to be one of the coolest things they can experience.”
“Being invited to compete in the Saint Paul Cup is an incredible honor for our program,” said Washington Technology Senior High School Girls’ Coach Aaron Crawford. “Washington has a proud tradition of soccer, and getting the chance to represent our school on a stage that celebrates the very best of Saint Paul soccer is something our players will remember for the rest of their lives. We’re thankful to Bell Bank, Minnesota United FC and Allianz Field.”
“Here at Johnson Senior, we are extremely excited for the opportunity to represent our community at such a great event. We have passed along to our student athletes, band members and all that will be involved in how fortunate we are to have an organization that prioritizes this great experience for our young people,” said Johnson Senior High School Boys’ Coach Tony Scheuerman. “Thank you to Bell Bank, Minnesota United and Allianz Field for the opportunity!”
“Bell Bank is proud to continue supporting the Saint Paul Cup and working with Minnesota United FC to make a positive impact in our community," said Erin Procko, Twin Cities banking director and Minneapolis president for Bell Bank. "Both Bell and Minnesota United believe in being active community partners and creating opportunities that bring people together. The Saint Paul Cup gives local student-athletes an unforgettable opportunity to compete at Allianz Field, represent their schools and showcase their talent. It also gives families, friends and soccer fans the chance to experience great competition and celebrate these great athletes.”
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 2026 season is MNUFC’s milestone 10th season in 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* is one of the nation’s largest family- and employee-owned banks, with more than 2,000 employees and over $15 billion in assets. Bell, which offers personal and commercial banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance, has full-service bank locations in Minnesota, Arizona and North Dakota, as well as mortgage offices in multiple states. Bell opened its first Twin Cities banking location west of downtown Minneapolis in 2012 and continues to grow its banking presence with new locations around the metro area.
Driven by a mission of “happy employees, happy customers,” Bell’s award-winning culture includes giving employees money for causes they care about through its Pay It Forward program, which has donated more than $32 million to people and organizations in need since 2008. National publications consistently recognize Bell’s people-first culture, and Bell has been named to USA Today’s Top Workplaces USA and People magazine’s list of 100 Companies That Care.
Bell Bank is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Products and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, may lose value, not a deposit and not insured by any federal government agency.
