MNUFC today announced the trial dates for its Development Academy (DA) teams and Pre-Development Academy program. Trials will be for U13 (2006), U14 (2005) and U15 (2004) DA teams, along with placement trials for the U11 (2008) and U12 (2007) Pre-Development Academy program. All trials will be held at the Minnesota United FC Training Ground, located at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
Entering the second year of US Soccer Development Academy competition, MNUFC adds the U15 age group to its Academy program beginning with the 2018-19 season. MNUFC will be the only Development Academy program within the Twin Cities market to provide a Development Academy team at the U15 age for the 2018-19 season.
Functioning as a unique, top-tier program within the state, and also with the designated MLS youth home territory, the Minnesota United FC Academy is a destination for select, high-potential talent that is unmatched in the region and state.
In addition to Development Academy teams, placement trials will be conducted for players in the U11 (2008) and U12 (2007) age groups to determine player placement within the Pre-Development Academy (Pre-DA) program. The Pre-DA is a supplemental player development program, as the players remain registered with their home clubs for team training and games. No players are cut at these age groups but are evaluated for placement within the Pre-DA program.
“As we begin the second year of participation in US Soccer Development Academy and MLS Generation adidas competition, we look forward to the addition of the U15 team as well as the expansion of programming for Pre-Development Academy age groups,” said Tim Carter, MNUFC Academy Director. “We are constantly looking to improve and expand the programs we provide in order to better educate the players in our market. The process of developing players to reach our first team is our mission, while helping clubs to improve the quality and level of play is a major objective of our Academy.”
Players interested in participating in trials must complete and submit a Prospect Questionnaire. Following the submission of your questionnaire, you will be sent confirmation prior to the start of trials along with additional information about check-in. There is no cost to participate and the dates and times for all age groups are indicated below.
If you have questions about the trials, please send an email to Ryan Brooks at ryan.b@mnufc.com.
Trial Schedule
U15 (2004)
Monday, June 11 (7:00–9:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 13 (7:00–9:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 15 (7:00–9:00 p.m.)
U14 (2005)
Tuesday, June 12 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 14 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 16 (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
U13 (2006)
Monday, June 11 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 13 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 15 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
U12 (2007)
Tuesday, June 19 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 21 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 22 (7:00–9:00 p.m.)
U11 (2008)
Monday, June 18 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 20 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 22 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
