FALL 2022
JOY of theGAME
TCSL Members, Another soccer year is upon us!
We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, which is why we’ve announced a new scheduling model, 8U opportunities (“TCSL Fives”) and an expansion of the Minnesota NPL heading into year three of the successful platform.
And while 2021-22 saw many on-the-field successes, we were also pleased to support clubs off-thefield as well: referee recruitment and on-boarding support, a Sideline Project initiative, and the hiring of a dedicated resource in the TCSL office (Dawn, our Club Development Coordinator) to support clubs each and every day.
Matt Tiano CEO Dawn Ellerd Club Development Coordinator
As we reflect on 2021-22, we are reminded of the tremendous accomplishments of TCSL members –clubs, coaches, players, referees and families.
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The Minnesota NPL sent 12 winners to the NPL Finals, Minnesota Cup sent 24 teams to national competition, and TCSL league play culminated in a new, improved concept, the TCSL Final 4, which saw qualifying teams from each TCSL division a chance to compete for a true league championship.
Best of luck this season!
As we welcome back to the field 1,500 teams in 2022-23, we take seriously our obligation to deliver a terrific soccer experience for all: clubs, coaches, referees and of course, the player.
» Consider team blackout dates AND our desire to have matches spaced out as much as possible throughout a season.
TCSL Partners with GotPro for Scheduling
TCSL is excited to announce a partnership with GotPro, a division of GotSport, to handle scheduling for its Fall, Summer and NPL leagues. TCSL becomes one of the first domestic youth leagues to leverage the technology to produce optimized and club-friendly schedules. For example, the system will allow us to: » Better manage coach conflicts for coaches coaching multiple teams.
» Other preferences and constraints.
“The scheduling process is so important because it directly impacts the experience for everyone – the club and especially the administrator, the coach, and the family. We’ve been thinking about ways to improve the scheduling model, not because it’s been broken but because as we’ve grown, we have to continue to evolve and get better. We are looking forward to working with GotPro to make this a reality.”
WHAT’S NEW Evolving the Experience
Matt Tiano, TCSL CEO “It is evident that TCSL is a forward-thinking organization looking to make existing processes better and more efficient. In our conversation leading up to our partnership, TCSL repeated often that the experience for the member club was and is the focus. We are excited to exceed expectations on behalf of TCSL and its members.”
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» Solicit data from clubs to produce a better schedule, such as club-wide blackout dates or club-wide homeonly blackout dates.
Eddie Thiebe, GotPro
Player Development
» Family-centric, play-date model. As much as possible, teams play two matches in a two-hour span.
Why TCSL Fives?
Stay tuned for player development opportunities in 2022-23!
» 8U soccer should be its own brand and should not be a mini-version of older-aged soccer, which is why the game model is 5v5.
Expansion, Growth of the Minnesota NPL
» Retain players at 9U that are better prepared with a better developed skillset.
As the first two years of the Minnesota NPL saw enormous success, year three will see expansion, based on member request, by offering the NPL experience to more clubs, teams and players.
As such, there are now two levels in the Minnesota NPL, “Super” (highest) and “Premier”. Both levels will play an identical schedule (September-June for 13U/14U and December-June for 15U-19U). “Super” Division winners will advance to the NPL Finals.
MORE INFORMATION
» Referee mentoring and development opportunities for first-year or second-year referees.
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TCSL Fives
After a successful pilot this past summer, we are excited to formalize a roll-out of the TCSL Fives (as in, “5v5”) program. For the 8U player, this program is meant to introduce the 8U player to competitive soccer.
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WHAT’S Evolving the Experience
NEW
This past summer, we addressed feedback from our members that a true end-of-season, qualificationonly playoff event would be a benefit for clubs, teams and players. The event was an overwhelming success. We plan to continue this format in Fall 2022 and Summer 2023. Read on for more details about these events.
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6 | TCSL MAGAZINE | Fall 2022 PASSIONFOR THE GAME TCSL WINTER LEAGUE Avoid the hassle of scheduling scrimmages, play 6 meaningful games this winter! We do everything: league schedule, facilities, referees. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE TCSL FALL FESTIVAL 9U-10U players compete in fun one-day meaningful event! October 15 – Boys October 16 – Girls TCSL FINAL 4 11U-14U teams qualified teams to meet to see who will be crowned league CHAMPIONS! October 14–17
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8 | TCSL MAGAZINE | Fall 2022 SUMMER 2022 RECAP Summer League Ninety-six (96) division winners were crowned this past summer. Amongst the leaders: » Lakeville Soccer Club (8) » Salvo SC (6) » St. Croix, Minneapolis United, Hudson SA (5), CC United (5) Minnesota Cup Thirty-two (32) champions crowned, 13U+ winners advanced to US Club Soccer Midwest Regional (Premier Group) or National Cup Finals (Super Group). Teams competed over a five-day stretch on tremendous facilities managed by the state’s top referees.
TCSL MAGAZINE | Fall 2022 | 9 NPL Finals Twelve (12) teams clinched berths at the NPL West Playoffs (Boys) and NPL Final (Girls) after winning their respective Minnesota NPL league. Minnesota Thunder Academy 06 Girls NPL lost a close match in the CongratulationsChampionship.toall that qualified! National Cup After earning their way via Minnesota Cup, two teams lifted the Cup in Colorado. Congratulations EPSC 03/04 Girls NPL and St. Paul Blackhawks 07 Boys Black! Right: NPL Finalist, MN Thunder Academy 06 Girls NPL Hartwell National Cup Champion (Premier Group), EPSC 03/04 Girls NPL National Cup Champion (Super Group), St. Paul Blackhawks 07 Boys Black
10 | TCSL MAGAZINE | Fall 2022 SUMMER 2022 RECAP Final 4 What an event this was, as teamsSummerqualified2022battledfor the right to be CHAMPIONScrowned. » 190 teams » 47 champions from 28 Clubs » 61 matches decided by 1 goal » 18 matches decided in PK's » 10 matches decided in overtime
9U/10U Festival
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This Summer’s Festival was one of the best, featuring 130 teams in a one-day jamboree-style event. What more do you need? Fun, laughs, smiles, memories all made over the course of a single day in June. Competition was great, and teams competed against teams they had not seen in league.
PATHWAYAHomeforEveryPlayer
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THE PATHWAY WHAT & WHEN PATHWAYPATHWAYLEAGUECUP ADVANCEMENT FINALS NPL TEAMS: IF YOU WIN BOTH THE LEAGUE AND THE CUP PATHWAY (IN THE SUPER GROUP FLIGHT) YOU MUST ATTEND THE LEAGUE / NPL PATH. CUP RUNNERS UP WILL RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO ATTEND THE CUP PATHWAY IN THAT CASE. MINNESOTA CUP OPEN TO ALL MAY 31-JUNE 4, 2023 US CLUB SOCCER NATIONAL CUP SERIES US CLUB SOCCER MIDWEST REGIONALS JUNE 16-19, 2023 US CLUB SOCCER NATIONAL CUP FINALS JULY 2023 NPL JULYFINALS2023 MINNESOTA NPL OPEN TO ACCEPTED CLUBS AND TEAMS ONLY 13U/14U - SEPT-JUNE 15U-19U - NOV-JUNE 13U-19U GIRLS PREMIER GROUP SUPER GROUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE 13U-19U BOYS
GUIDEMATCHDAY
LEAGUE INFORMATION
Qualifying teams will advance to the TCSL Fall Final 4
The Minnesota NPL season kicks off for 13U and 14U teams this Fall, and will continue through the winter and spring of 2023. 15U and older teams begin play this winter (to accommodate high school soccer in the fall) and will continue through the spring. Teams play one meaningful season that extends throughout the full soccer calendar. League winners in the “Super” division earn advancement to the NPL Finals.
NPL SCHEDULES + RESULTS
TCSL SCHEDULES + RESULTS
Minnesota NPL September 9–June 30
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Fall League 2022 August 27–October 9
The Fall 2022 league will feature 934 teams and 40 divisions, emphasizing meaningful competition and meaningful matches throughout the Fall. League play kicks off August 27, with most of the schedule kicking off after Labor Day (September 9). We are excited to use a new scheduling service, GotPro, to optimize the schedule (including the ability to create matchups within the schedule to reduce travel times!).
16 | TCSL MAGAZINE | Fall 2022 EVENTS SAVE THE DATES! Fall 2022 Final 4 October 14-16, 2022 » Open to 11U-14U qualified teams: TCSL National, TCSL Regional, TCSL State, TCSL Cities » Twin Cities Metro Location MORE INFORMATION MORE INFORMATION MORE INFORMATION Fall 2022 Festival October 15 (Boys) & October 16 (Girls) » Open to all 9U-10U TCSL teams » Priorities: meaningful matches, play teams not seen in league (as much as possible), festival atmosphere (food trucks, t-shirts, etc.) » MEDALS FOR ALL 2023 Minnesota Cup US CLUB SOCCER STATE CUP May 31-June 4, 2023 » 13U+ winners earn advancement to US Club Soccer National events » Super Group – US Club Soccer National Cup (Colorado) » Premier Group – US Club Soccer Midwest Regionals (Illinois) » Open to all teams registered with US Club Soccer.
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Bracket A: Wright County Soccer Club GU12 Cities Classic (2010) Bracket B: Edina Soccer Club 2010 Girls Gold Bracket C: Salvo SC 10G South Grey Bracket D: Lakes United FC 2010 Girls Bracket E: Twin Cities Rush Soccer Club 10 Girls Academy 13U GIRLS REGIONAL MN Thunder Academy 2010 Girls Pre-ECNL 13U GIRLS STATE Bracket A: Lakeville Soccer Club 2009 Girls – Gold Bracket B: St. Croix 2009 Girls Academy Blue 13U GIRLS CITIES Bracket A: Kickers FC 09 Girls Green Bracket B: St. Croix 2009 Girls Academy White
11U GIRLS NATIONAL St. Croix 2011 Girls Academy 11U GIRLS REGIONAL Bracket A: Wave SC 11 Girls Willy Bracket B: Minneapolis United 11U/2011 Girls Nova 11U GIRLS STATE Bracket A: Salvo SC 11G South Steel
Congratulations to all Summer division winners!
LIMELIGHT
Bracket B: St. Michael-Albertville United Soccer 11 Girls SELECT Bracket C: North Suburban SA 2011 Academy 1 Girls 11U GIRLS CITIES Bracket A: CC United Soccer Club 2011 Girls Cities 1 Bracket B: Lakeville Soccer Club 2011 Girls – Gold Bracket C: Cottage Grove United SC 2011 Girls Cities Bracket D: Mahtomedi Soccer Association 2011 Girls Kipp 12U GIRLS NATIONAL Bracket A: Prior Lake SC 2010 Girls Select- Nannenga Bracket B: Salvo SC 10G South Steel 12U GIRLS REGIONAL
Orono Westonka Soccer Club 2010 Girls Academy 12U GIRLS STATE Bracket A: Wright County Soccer Club GU12 State Select (2010) Bracket B: Lakeville Soccer Club 2010 Girls – Black Bracket C: Salvo SC 10G East Steel 12U GIRLS CITIES
14U GIRLS REGIONAL Twin Cities Rush Soccer Club 08/09 Girls NPL 14U GIRLS STATE Bracket A: Boreal FC 2008 White – Klink Bracket B: Wave SC 08 Girls Boutouli 14U GIRLS CITIES Bracket A: Lakeville Soccer Club 2008 Girls – Black Bracket B: Orono Westonka Soccer Club 2008 Girls Red Bracket C: Edina Soccer Club 2008 Girls Black 15U GIRLS REGIONAL Kickers FC 08 Girls Elite 15U GIRLS STATE Bracket A: St. Croix 07 Girls Academy Blue 2 Bracket B: Lakeville Soccer Club 2007 Girls – Gold 15U GIRLS CITIES Bracket A: Northern Lights SC CRUNLS 07 Girls Gold Bracket B: Hudson Soccer Association Western Wisconsin FC07G 16U GIRLS REGIONAL Shakopee SA 2006 Girls Regional 16U GIRLS STATE Twin Cities Rush Soccer Club 06 Girls EDT 16U GIRLS CITIES Lakeville Soccer Club 2006 Girls – Red 17U GIRLS REGIONAL Wright County Soccer Club GU17 Regional Elite (2005/2006) 17U GIRLS STATE Lakeville Soccer Club 2005 Girls – Gold 18U GIRLS CITIES Minneapolis United 17U/2005 Girls Samba 19U GIRLS REGIONAL Bracket A: Twin Cities Fire Soccer Club FIRE SC 03 TCSL Regional Bracket B: Tonka United SA 04/03 Girls Academy 19U GIRLS STATE Manitou FC 2003/2004 Girls Eagan 19U GIRLS CITIES Park Valley United FC 05/04 Girls White
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Summer division winners, continued:
12U BOYS NATIONAL Bracket A: Minneapolis United 12U/2010 Boys Premier Bracket B: CC United Soccer Club 2010 Boys National 12U BOYS REGIONAL Bracket A: Shakopee SA 2010 Boys Regional Bracket B: Salvo SC 10B East Steel 12U BOYS STATE Bracket A: Orono Westonka Soccer Club 2010 Boys Red Bracket B: Cottage Grove United SC 2010 Boys State Bracket C: Kickers FC 10 Boys Green 12U BOYS CITIES Bracket A: CC United Soccer Club 2010 Boys Cities Bracket B: MapleBrook SC Maplebrook Boys U12 Cities – Say Bracket C: Southeast Soccer Club 2010 Boys Urban Ventures Bracket D: Dakota SC 2010 Boys Cities Bracket E: Salvo SC 10B East Grey 13U BOYS REGIONAL Bracket A: Kickers FC 09 Boys Elite Bracket B: Fusion Soccer Club Boys 10 Academy 1 13U BOYS STATE Bracket A: CC United Soccer Club 2009 Boys State Bracket B: St. Paul Blackhawks 09 Boys GOLD
11U BOYS NATIONAL Bracket A: Minneapolis United 11U/2011 Boys Premier Bracket B: Manitou FC 2011 Boys Orange 1 11U BOYS REGIONAL Bracket A: Boreal FC 2011 Green – Klink Bracket B: MapleBrook SC 2011 Boys State – Thomassen 11U BOYS STATE Bracket A: EPSC 2011 Boys Red Bracket B: St. Michael-Albertville United Soccer 11 Boys SELECT 11U BOYS CITIES Bracket A: Minneapolis United 11U/2011 Boys Samba Bracket B: Edina Soccer Club 2011 Boys Steel Bracket C: Lakes United FC 2011 Boys Bracket D: Wave SC 11 Boys Deaconson Bracket E: St. Croix 2011 Boys Academy Blue 2
Bracket A: Dakota SC 2007 Boys Cities Bracket B: Hudson Soccer Association 07B WW State 16U BOYS REGIONAL Hudson Soccer Association 06B WWFC Regional 16U BOYS STATE Bracket A: Twin Cities Rush Soccer Club 06 Boys EDT
14U BOYS CITIES
Bracket B: Hudson Soccer Association 06/07B WW State
13U BOYS CITIES
Bracket B: Tonka United SA 08 Boys Select
17U BOYS STATE Twin Cities Rush Soccer Club 05 Boys EDT
19U BOYS STATE Bracket A: CC United Soccer Club 2003 Boys U19 State Bracket B: Hudson Soccer Association 04/05B WWFC
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15U BOYS STATE Bracket A: Prior Lake SC 2007 Boys Select – Jensen
MN Cup & Final 4 award All-SportsmanshipAll-Tournament, and Referee of the Cup! MN Cup All-Tournament MN Cup All-Sportsmanship MN Cup Referee Crew of the Cup Final 4 All-Tournament Final 4 All-Sportsmanship Final 4 Referee of the Cup
15U BOYS REGIONAL Shakopee SA 2007 Boys Regional
14U BOYS STATE Bracket A: Shakopee SA 2008 Boys State
Bracket B: North East United Soccer Club 08 Boys State
17U BOYS REGIONAL MapleBrook SC 2005 Boys Regional – Paye
14U BOYS REGIONAL BV UNITED 09 Boys Volt Nacey
17U BOYS CITIES Centennial Soccer Club 05 Boys Black
16U BOYS CITIES Tonka United SA 06/07 Boys Select
15U BOYS CITIES
19U BOYS REGIONAL Fusion Soccer Club Boys 03 Select 1
Bracket A: CR United Soccer Club CRUNLS 08 Boys Gold
Bracket A: St. Michael-Albertville United Soccer 09 Boys TRAVEL A
Bracket B: Bloomington United 2009 Boys Cities Bracket C: Lakeville Soccer Club 2009 Boys – Black
» Encourage a proper warm-up and always allow appropriate rest and recovery after a workout or game. Check out more tips on how to recognize and prevent overuse injuries at TRIA’s blog &
Overuse Injuries
How can caregivers and coaches help young athletes avoid overuse injuries?
SAFETY
» Advocate for young athletes by focusing more on fun, fitness and friends, and less on competition and winning.
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HEALTHPLAYER
» Watch for signs of burnout or persistent pain.
As a sports medicine physician at TRIA, Dr. Heather Bergeson has noticed an increase in overuse injuries in youth athletes. These injuries happen when young athletes specialize in one sport too early or don’t rest enough in between seasons. It’s important to understand that 100% of overuse injuries are preventable.
It’s the sticks and stones of everyday life that bring you to TRIA. Like the handstand that gave your wrist the twist. Whether you’re a professional athlete or living room gymnast, you’ll receive the same expert orthopedic care and attention you need to get back in the game. It’s why you’re treated and how you’re treated by TRIA.
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24 | TCSL MAGAZINE | Fall 2022 COACH EDUCATION TCSL continues to offer routine, local, accessible coach education 2021-22 Recap » U.S. Soccer Grassroots courses (7v7, 9v9, 11v11): Winter 2022 » U.S. Soccer ‘D’ License: Winter 2022 » U.S. Soccer ‘C’ License: Winter-Spring 2022 2022-23 Looking Ahead: Details to Follow » U.S. Soccer Grassroots courses (7v7, 9v9, 11v11) » U.S. Soccer ‘D’ License » U.S. Soccer ‘C’ License » U.S. Soccer ‘B’ License TCSL is your partner on your coach education journey.
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DEVELOPMENTREFEREESupportthegamebybecomingareferee! » Flexible schedule » Good pay » Give back to the game REFEREE CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Standing ovation for TCSL member-club Administrators who have been working around the clock since tryouts to prep their clubs for the Fall season and the 2022-23 soccer year to come!
CORNERADMIN
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Fall is a whirlwind, and TCSL will continue to sponsor collaborative Admin Work Sessions on Tuesdays throughout the season to give them the space to ask questions, get help and connect.
CLUB ADMIN RESOURCES
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