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Player Accomplishments
The next generation of talent.
Professional players, national team call-ups, state players of the year and 1,000+ college players. Mr. or Ms. Soccer Minnesota has been an MTA player every year since 2001.
- 1,000+ College Players
- 40 Pro Players
- 38 National Team Players
25 Years StraightMr. or Ms. Soccer Minnesota, 2001–2025
College Players1,000+110+ programs
Pro Players40MLS, NWSL, Europe
National Team38Senior and youth
Mr. & Ms. Soccer44Every year since 2001
Gatorade POY29Minnesota winners
Star Tribune POY22All-Metro and All-Minnesota
Professional Players
40 MTA players have gone pro.
- Jake AgnewCharlotte Independence
- Mukwelle AkaleVillarreal CF (Spain), New Mexico United
- Marie BarrientosNew Jersey Wildcats
- Emily BunnellClube de Albergaria (Portugal)
- Hannah CadeTindastóll and Fram Reykjavík (Iceland)
- Amanda CassidyValadares Gaia (Portugal)
- Caden ClarkNew York Red Bulls, RB Leipzig, Minnesota United FC, CF Montréal, U.S. National Team
- Cody CropperSouthampton, Ipswich Town, MK Dons (England), New England Revolution, Houston Dynamo
- Leo CullenMiami Fusion, New England Revolution, Colorado Rapids
- Maddie DahlienSeattle Reign (NWSL)
- Tyler DavidSaint Louis FC, BK-46 (Finland), Hartford Athletic
- Arianna Del MoralBirkirkara FC (Malta)
- Martin De LeonUniversidad de Guadalajara (Mexico)
- Molly FiedlerSpartak Subotica (Serbia)
- Clare GagneKansas City Current (NWSL)
- Sasha GotsmanovColorado Rapids, Minnesota Thunder
- Luke HaakensonNashville SC
- Meredith HaakensonAtlético Ouriense (Portugal)
- Kelsey HansMinnesota Lightning
- Khyah HarperNJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL)
- Luke HauswirthFC Tucson
- Corinne HensonLondon City Lionesses (England)
- Emily HeslinMaccabi Kishronot Hadera (Israel)
- Ross HoaglundMinnesota Thunder
- Abdus IbrahimToronto FC, FC Dallas, Minnesota Stars, AC Kajaani (Finland), Ethiopia National Team
- Ismaila JomePortland Timbers II, Minnesota United FC, Nashville
- Brent KallmanMinnesota United FC
- Treston KedererSV Heimstetten (Germany)
- Simone KolanderChicago Red Stars, AC Sparta Praha (Czech Republic), HK Kópavogur (Iceland)
- Makenzie LangdokFK Spartak Subotica (Serbia)
- Eric MillerMontreal Impact, Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United FC, New York City FC, Nashville SC
- Alex MorenoPortland Timbers 2
- Rory O’DriscollMinnesota United FC 2, Las Vegas Lights
- Tom PresthusD.C. United, Columbus Crew
- Christy RoweTuS Niederkirchen and 1. FC Saarbrücken (Germany)
- Martin SanchezForward Madison
- Kyle SingerNew England Revolution
- Ian SmithOppsal IF and Åssiden IF (Norway)
- Jake SwallenSporting Kansas City
- Morgan TurnerSCU Torreense (Portugal)
- Michael VangPortland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 2, Laos National Team
- Annie WilliamsParma Calcio 1913 (Italy)
- Jackson YueillSan Jose Earthquakes, New England Revolution, U.S. National Team
- Xavier ZengueColumbus Crew
National Teams
38 MTA players have represented their country.
Senior National Team
- Leo Cullen · USA
- Maddie Dahlien · USA
- Sarah McDonald · USA
- Eric Miller · USA
- Tom Presthus · USA
- Christy Rowe · USA
- Michael Vang · Laos
- Jackson Yueill · USA
- Caden Clark · USA
Youth National Team
- Livia Abboud-Young
- Masango Akale
- Mukwelle Akale
- Sophie Babo
- Phil Berger
- Caden Clark
- Cody Cropper
- Maddie Dahlien
- Martin De Leon
- Izzy Engle
- Madison Gaffney
- Amber Greeley
- Keegan Gunderson
- Meredith Haakenson
- Tarah Hobbs
- Abdus Ibrahim
- Isaac Kanneh
- Katherine Krambeer
- Jack Miler
- Eric Miller
- Lauren Miller
- Adrienne Richardson
- Jenna Roering
- Siena Sanchez
- Kylie Schwarz
- Ian Shaul
- Kyle Singer
- Caroline Smith
- Maximiliano Steigwardt
- Jake Swallen
- Carolyn Voss
- Jackson Yueill
Individual Awards
Minnesota’s top players start here.
Mr. & Ms. Soccer Minnesota44 winners · every year since 2001
- 2025Ellen Neuharth (AA)
- 2025Maddyn Greenway (A)
- 2025Elvis Hernandez Paz (AA)
- 2025Jacob Oliver (A)
- 2024Jenna Maloy (AAA)
- 2024Ronan Selbo (AAA)
- 2023Izzy Engle (AAA)
- 2022Paige Kalal (AAA)
- 2021Maddie Dahlien (AAA)
- 2020Khyah Harper (AA)
- 2019Kaitlyn MacBean (A)
- 2019Paige Peltier (AA)
- 2018KK Haug (A)
- 2017Meredith Haakenson (AA)
- 2016Makenzie Langdok (AA)
- 2016Maggie Conners (A)
- 2015Hannah Cade (AA)
- 2014Sophie Babo (A)
- 2014April Bockin (AA)
- 2013Kelly Pannek (AA)
- 2012Jenna Roering (AA)
- 2012Ismaila Jome (A)
- 2011Jill Richgels (A)
- 2010Eric Miller (AA)
- 2010Adam Osman (A)
- 2009Maddie Job (A)
- 2008Stephanie Brandt (AA)
- 2008Whitney Browne (AA)
- 2007Krista Lundgren (AA)
- 2007Megan Gallivan (A)
- 2007Colin Monestario (AA)
- 2007Keido Poure (A)
- 2006Tippy Jordan (A)
- 2006Abe Gibbons (AA)
- 2006Paul Grandstand (A)
- 2005Dana Tripp (AA)
- 2005Chelsea Turner (A)
- 2005Ryan Vindt (AA)
- 2004Jon Stillwell
- 2003Kelsey Hans
- 2002Katherine Krambeer
- 2001Caroline Smith
- 2001Chris Glinsky
- 1994Leo Cullen
Gatorade Minnesota Player of the Year29 winners
- 2026Bella Naples
- 2026Elvis Hernandez Paz
- 2025Tenley Senden
- 2025Ronan Selbo
- 2024Izzy Engle
- 2024Charlie Piller
- 2023Taylor Heimerl
- 2023Joe Highfield
- 2022Maddie Dahlien
- 2021Khyah Harper
- 2020Paige Peltier
- 2018Meredith Haakenson
- 2017Meredith Haakenson
- 2016Hannah Cade
- 2015Sophie Babo
- 2013Jenna Roering
- 2012Mathew Gweh
- 2012Jenna Roering
- 2011Eric Miller
- 2008Krista Lundgren
- 2006Chelsey Turner
- 2005Jon Stillwell
- 2004Anthony Keller
- 2004Kelsey Hans
- 2003Katherine Krambeer
- 2002Caroline Smith
- 2001Sasha Gotsmanov
- 1998Kyle Singer
- 1994Leo Cullen
Star Tribune Player of the YearAll-Metro and All-Minnesota
- 2024Frank Miller (All-Minnesota)
- 2023Izzy Engle
- 2022Kendall Stadden
- 2021Maddie Dahlien
- 2020Khyah Harper
- 2019Sophia Boman
- 2019LJ Kolodge
- 2017Meredith Haakenson
- 2016Morgan Turner
- 2015Hannah Cade
- 2014April Bockin
- 2012Jenna Roering
- 2011Simone Kolander
- 2010Eric Miller
- 2008Allie Phillips
- 2006Julie Rezac
- 2005Dana Tripp
- 2003Kelsey Hans
- 2002Aaron Witchger
- 2001Chris Lange
- 2001Caroline Smith
- 1993Leo Cullen
High School All-Americans24 players
- 2024Tenley Senden
- 2024Frank Miller
- 2023Izzy Engle
- 2022Taylor Heimerl
- 2022Joseph Highfield
- 2022Mikhail Orlov
- 2021Miles Akhigbe
- 2021Maddie Dahlien
- 2021Paige Kalal
- 2019Sophia Boman
- 2019Paige Peltier
- 2018KK Haug
- 2017Meredith Haakenson
- 2016Temi Carda
- 2016Taylor Lock
- 2015Hannah Cade
- 2008Chad Gilmer
- 2007Krista Lundgren
- 2007Brianna Westlund
- 2006Julie Rezak
- 2005Dana Tripp
- 2003Kelsey Hans
- 2002Katherine Krambeer
- 1998Megan Almanzo
2024 Star Tribune All-Minnesota Teams12 of the top 25 girls · 9 boys
- Girls · Brianna Finnegan
- Girls · Brooke Goerish
- Girls · Maddyn Greenway
- Girls · Addy Judson
- Girls · Jenna Maloy
- Girls · Ellen Neuharth
- Girls · Abby O’Brien
- Girls · Sabina Peterson Rajalingam
- Girls · Lou Ruffien
- Girls · Kennedy Schammel
- Girls · Tenley Senden
- Girls · Matigann Vixayvong
- Boys · Ike Deuel
- Boys · Elijah Fearing
- Boys · Juan Ibarra (former MTA)
- Boys · Frank Miller
- Boys · Jacob Oliver
- Boys · Elvis Hernandez Paz
- Boys · Elijah Ryan
- Boys · Ronan Selbo
- Boys · Tenzing Walker
More All-AmericansYouth and collegiate
- Youth All-American · Mukwelle Akale (2016)
- Youth All-American · Jackson Yueill (2017)
- Collegiate All-American · Leo Cullen, University of Maryland
- Collegiate All-American · Bobby Croog, Gustavus Adolphus (2003, 2004, 2005)
- Collegiate All-American · Caroline Smith, Kansas (2004)
Team Accomplishments
Champions at every level.
NationalChampionships and finals
- 2018ECNL National Finals Champions League 3rd Place · U17 Girls
- 2015ECNL National Finals NASL Champions · U16 Girls
- 2015ECNL National Finals NASL Champions · U17 Girls
- 2014ECNL National Finals NASL 4th Place · U16 Girls
- 2012ECNL National Finals B Flight Runner-Up · U15 Girls
- 2012ECNL National Finals B Flight Runner-Up · U17 Girls
- 2011US Youth Soccer National Championship Qualifier · U16 Boys
- 2010US Club Soccer National Cup Runner-Up · U14 Girls
- 2010US Youth Soccer National Championship Qualifier · U16 Girls
- 2005US Club Soccer National Cup Qualifier · U14 Girls
- 2003US Youth Soccer National Championship Runner-Up · U18 Girls
- 2002US Youth Soccer National Championship Runner-Up · U17 Girls
RegionalChampions and runners-up
- 2022US Club Soccer Regional Cup Champion · U15 Girls
- 2013ECNL Midwest Conference Champion · U16 Girls
- 2011US Youth Soccer Region II Champion · U16 Boys
- 2011US Youth Soccer Region II Runner-Up · U17 Girls
- 2010US Club Soccer Regional Cup Champion · U14 Girls
- 2010US Youth Soccer Region II Runner-Up · U16 Girls
- 2009US Club Soccer Regional Cup Champion · U12 Girls
- 2007US Youth Soccer Region II Champion · U13 Girls
- 2005US Club Soccer Regional Cup Champion · U14 Girls
- 2005US Youth Soccer Region II Runner-Up · U17 Girls
- 2005US Youth Soccer Region II Runner-Up · U13 Boys
- 2003US Youth Soccer Region II Champion · U18 Girls
- 2002US Youth Soccer Region II Champion · U17 Girls
- 2001US Youth Soccer Region II Runner-Up · U16 Girls
Minnesota State CupSince 2012, ECNL teams no longer play State Cup
- 20172 champions: U13B, U15G
- 20164 champions: U14B, U13G, U14G, U16G
- 20134 champions: U13B, U15B, U14G, U18G
- 20123 champions: U13B, U14B, U15B
- 20117 champions: U13B, U14B, U16B, U14G, U15G, U16G, U17G
- 20109 champions: U13B, U14B, U15B, U17B, U19B, U13G, U15G, U16G, U19G
- 20097 champions: U13B, U14B, U15B, U18B, U15G, U18G, U19G
- 20088 champions: U13B, U17B, U19B, U13G, U14G, U15G, U17G, U18G
- 20078 champions: U14B, U16B, U18B, U13G, U14G, U16G, U17G, U19G
- 20069 champions: U13B, U15B, U17B, U18B, U19B, U13G, U15G, U16G, U18G
- 20056 champions: U13B, U14B, U17B, U18B, U14G, U17G
- 20046 champions: U14B, U15B, U19B, U13G, U16G, U19G
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