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End of an era for U19 players in their final Target USA CUP

Joel and Audrey Thibert a have been a father-daughter and coach-player combination for many a USA CUP. (Aidan Berg/NSC) When students graduate from high...

Aidan BergJuly 20, 2019

Tokiwagi from Japan and Futbol Consultants from Costa Rica capture MNUFC tournament titles

Grace TafollaJuly 20, 2019

Local Teams take on heat at Target USA CUP

Sarah BarrettJuly 20, 2019

The DeSarro family has to be Target USA CUP guest player all-stars

Aidan BergJuly 19, 2019

Pin trading expert Clinton LaBeau shares his pin trading secrets!

Taylor KruseJuly 19, 2019

What’s street futbol?

Carlee HacklJune 24, 2019

Wild draft picks Boldy, Warren earns high praise

Tim McNiffJune 24, 2019

Monrovia Football Academy will be the first Liberian girls’ team to play in USA CUP

Barclay KruseJune 24, 2019

Flashback: USA-Sweden soccer match at the NSC in 2006 was epic

Barclay KruseJune 20, 2019

Velodrome lights up cycling community

Annika JohnsonJune 20, 2019

Upcoming Events

Counting down to USA CUP 2019: The 35th annual tournament will welcome referees from 17 countries

Barclay KruseJune 20, 2019

Panama among national teams on NSC campus

Carlee HacklJune 19, 2019

17 photos that prove golden hour soccer is beautiful

Carlee HacklJune 19, 2019

Victory Links to host 3M Open Qualifiers

Grace TafollaJune 18, 2019

Coming to 3M Open? Experience Victory

Tim McNiffJune 17, 2019

Meet media intern Thomas Cook

Thomas CookJune 17, 2019

For the pursuit of passion

Annika JohnsonJune 17, 2019

Scenes from Joyful Noise

Carlee HacklJune 16, 2019

Counting down: USA CUP kicks off in just a month

Barclay KruseJune 13, 2019

A3-A4 construction update: it’s all about building a solid base

Barclay KruseJune 12, 2019

Eight 2019 World Cup participants played at the NSC

Grace TafollaJune 11, 2019

USWNT: Who’s your favorite player?

Grace TafollaJune 11, 2019

All American footage fuels hype for USA CUP

Annika JohnsonJune 10, 2019

Today in Minnesota sports history, June 10: Kevin McHale is drafted

Aidan BergJune 10, 2019

New-look Lynx are all about Reeve

Tim McNiffJune 10, 2019

Coaches discuss the National Sports Center experience

Aidan BergJune 10, 2019

Competitors take NSC tournaments by storm

Megan McCartyJune 10, 2019

20 photos that will inspire you to play soccer

Carlee HacklJune 9, 2019

NSC CUP was wild. What will All American Cup be like?

Annika JohnsonJune 7, 2019

When you win a World Cup, so do millions of girls

Grace TafollaJune 7, 2019

Watch MNUFC player Hassani Dotson test NSC Open House

Carlee HacklJune 6, 2019

Blaine neighbors, come and sample the NSC at our free Open House Friday night!

Barclay KruseJune 6, 2019

NSC chefs help Minnesota United eat healthy

Aidan BergJune 5, 2019

Episode #2 – NSC Cribs: Walleye Chop edition

Carlee HacklJune 5, 2019

Velodrome: Week 2 results

Grace TafollaJune 5, 2019

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