TCSL Magazine - Fall 2025 by tcslsoccer

TCSL SCOUTING REPORT

TCSL Members,

It’s hard to believe that another Fall is not only upon us but nearly over, and that means yet another TCSL season will soon be in the books.

We’ve been incredibly blessed with extraordinarily mild weather this Fall season and we’re hopeful that continues in the season’s final days as teams are competing to qualify for the coveted Final 4 or getting ready to take the field in the alwayspopular Fall Festival.

We take a great deal of pride in trying new things, seeking feedback and always working to improve the soccer experience. We’re excited to pilot something that’s never been done in the Twin Cities: the execution of a 7v7 event played exclusively on turf. The Fall Festival will be fastpaced and exciting, and we can’t wait.

As we look ahead, we’re excited about a robust Coach Education calendar, continuation of the ECNL Regional League and Minnesota NPL campaigns, the invite-only Final 4, TCSL Reps programming and more. Read this issue of the TCSL Magazine for all you need to know!

Thank you for your support of TCSL and the sport.

Matt Tiano CEO Twin Cities Soccer Leagues

TCSL Magazine is the official publication of Twin Cities Soccer Leagues. It is published three times per year, featuring content about youth soccer in the Twin Cities and highlighting the many accomplishments of TCSL clubs, players, coaches and referees. Visit tcslsoccer. com for past issues. To advertise, reach out to us at info@tcslsoccer.com.

WHAT'S NEW

TCSL Welcomes John Curtis and Colette Montgomery

New hires focused on growing player development and coach education

Twin Cities Soccer Leagues is excited about the appointments of John Curtis (Player Development Lead) and Colette Montgomery (Coach Education Lead) to its staff. For the first time, TCSL is segmenting the roles to offer greater focus in each area, demonstrating TCSL's commitment to go beyond league operations to support, expand and execute in two critical areas. TCSL thanks Joe DeMay for his service to TCSL and we wish him well in his new collegiate head coach role at University of Sioux Falls.

"We're thrilled to have John and Colette joining the TCSL staff," TCSL CEO Matt Tiano said. "Both are well connected and respected in the Minnesota soccer community, and I look forward to seeing the impact and vision they have on and for their respective areas."

In these roles, Curtis leads TCSL Reps and US Club Soccer id2 programming within the state, taking an already established and popular program to evolve and improve upon it. Montgomery leads all coach education initiatives, including managing and supporting the U.S. Soccer coach education calendar, building and supporting the local coach educator pool, expanding access to coach education in underserved communities and providing opportunities for non-traditional coach education to Twin Cities coaches.

Colette and John may be reached at colette@tcslsoccer.com and john@tcslsoccer.com, respectively.

Meet the TCSL Staff

Curtis's experience

• Current U.S. Soccer instructor

• U.S.S.F 'A' License

• Former Director of Coaching & Player Development, Minnesota Youth Soccer Association; Director, Minnesota ODP

• Former College Assistant Coach; Macalester College, St. Olaf College

Montgomery's experience

• Current U.S. Soccer instructor

• U.S.S.F 'B' License

• Former Director of Coaching, Edina Soccer Club; Head Men’s & Women's Soccer Coach North Central University; Sporting Director/ Head Coach, Minnesota Aurora FC

• US Club Soccer Board of Director

That's a Wrap TCSL Reps Trials conclude for 2013 and 2012 players

28 Clubs. 273 Players.

Back for a fourth year, TCSL recently concluded Trials for its player development program, “Reps”, in the 2013 and 2012 birth years. This popular program features players nominated by their clubs, with selected players earning a spot in a travel event and/or a winter training development program. 2011 players will trial in early November after the conclusion of the high school season.

TCSL Reps is designed to be highly complementary to club programming. Reps concludes in early March to allow participants to be fully engaged with their club team.

2025-26 Coach Education Calendar

Better clubs develop better coaches, and better coaches develop better players

Coach Education remains one of TCSL’s highest priorities. The program continues to grow and offer more opportunities to local coaches than ever before. In the 2025-26 calendar year, TCSL will host a multitude of courses (US Soccer 7v7, 9v9, 11v11, D, C, and B). We are committed to helping coaches develop so that they can better develop their players.

Minnesota’s Marquee Event

Our State Cup

The 2025 Minnesota Cup was a great success! The event saw a record number of teams (again), had phenomenal weather, and featured truly exceptional competition. We can’t wait for the 2026 Minnesota Cup - our State Cup!

Stay tuned for location announcements and other important Minnesota Cup information. Registration will open in late Fall.

2026 Minnesota Cup | May 9-17, 2026

• Super Group - Advance to US Club Soccer

National Cup Finals

• Premier Group - Advance to US Club Soccer

Midwest Regional

Congratulations to Fusion Soccer Club 12G Academy, Lakeville Soccer Club 11G Select 1, MapleBrook SC 08G NPL, and St. Croix 06/07G Academy NL for finishing as Finalists at the 2025 US Club Soccer National Cup Finals!

LEAGUES

Fall 2025 TCSL Autumn compeition on the pitch

The Fall 2025 TCSL season features 1,100 teams, multiple levels of play, and incredible experiences each and every weekend.

11U-14U are competing for spots in the coveted Final 4, while 9U-10U teams wrap up their seasons on October 5 in preparation for the popular TCSL Fall Festival. Both events are held October 10-12, 2025.

TCSL Fall Schedules & Results

TCSL Fives

8U play dates in a fun, festival atmosphere

Objectives

• Provide a fun, energetic, introductory program for this crucial age.

• Retain players at 9U that are better prepared with a better developed skillset.

• 8U soccer should be its own brand of soccer, rather than a mini-version of older-aged soccer.

• Support clubs by having a standards-driven experience for these younger players.

Format

• Festival days - 2 matches on each play date, concluded within a 2-3 hour span (convenient for families)

• 5v5 - 4 field players + a goalkeeper. Developing thinking players with good technique.

Remaining event dates October 5 at Flying Cloud Fields

October 11 as part of Fall Festival (Blaine, MN)

WINTER PREVIEW

TCSL Winter League

Your source to stay sharp during the winter months

Open to TCSL clubs in the 11U-19U age groups. In the event that a club/team needs access to a facility, TCSL may be able to help.

• Matches played in full-sized, domed facilities throughout the Twin Cities.

• Divisions created with competition and meaningful matches in mind.

Each team will play a 6-game, balanced schedule (3 home/3 away) at club-hosted facilities. League matches are played on Friday night, Saturday or Sunday.

Age band League start League end

11U-12U November 21, 2025 March 8, 2026

13U-14U November 21, 2025 March 8, 2026

15U-19U December 5, 2025 March 8, 2026