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You want to play college soccer? MN Thunder is the prerequisite.

MTA has sent 1,000+ players to 110+ college programs. ECNL national events, college showcases and long-held relationships with college coaches put MTA players in front of the people who recruit.

  • 1,000+ College Players
  • 110+ Programs
  • DI · DII · DIII · NAIA
See College CommitmentsCollege Showcases
Former MTA player in a U.S. Youth National Team jersey
38National team players from MTA
College Players1,000+And counting
College Programs110+DI to NAIA
Pro Players40Former MTA players
National Team38Players called up
ShowcasesGirls & BoysMTA College Showcases
ExposureECNL EventsPlus ECNL-RL and N1 showcases
Why MTA

How MTA helps players get recruited.

National Exposure

ECNL national events and showcases draw hundreds of college coaches from across the country.

MTA College Showcases

Our Girls and Boys College Showcase Invitationals bring college coaches to Minnesota every February.

Coach Relationships

MTA staff have long-held relationships with college coaches at every level.

Recruiting Support

Recruiting seminars, webinars with college coaches and Byga recruiting profiles for U15 and older.

Where MTA Players Have Played

110+ college programs and counting.

A few of the schools MTA players have represented.

College Commitments

MTA players in college soccer.

Search by player or school, or browse by graduating class.

Recruiting Help

Learn from college coaches.

College coaches walk families through the recruiting process in our recruiting webinars.

Erin Chastain, University of Minnesota

College Recruiting Webinar

Sean Holmes, St. Cloud State University

College Recruiting Webinar

Four Questions to Ask When Choosing a College

SoccerWire

Five Tips for a College Highlight Video

SoccerWire

FAQ

Questions families ask.

Does MTA help with college recruiting?
Yes. Coaches and directors help players and families through the process, from showcases and highlight video advice to conversations with college coaches.
What are the MTA College Showcases?
Invitational college showcases for U17 and U18/19 teams, held each February in Minnesota, with college coaches in attendance. See showcase details.
Which teams get the most college exposure?
ECNL teams play national events built for college recruiting. ECNL-RL and N1 teams play showcases too, and every program has access to MTA staff and resources.
How do I add my player’s commitment?
Email admin@mnthunderacademy.org with your player’s name, graduating class, college and division.
Your College Path Starts Here

Varsity. College. National team. How far do you want to go?

Tryouts for 2027–28 are coming in July. Find the program that fits your player.

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