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About Minnesota Thunder Academy

As a member of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and the Minnesota National Premier Leagues (NPL) for both Boys and Girls, MTA strives to be the top youth soccer development club in the country. MTA has trained some of the brightest young players in the United States who have gone on to play college soccer, professional soccer, and represent their country's youth and senior national teams.

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ATTN: MN Thunder Academy
Academy of Holy Angels
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
United States of America
E-mail: admin@mnthunderacademy.org

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@jordyn.csa Today, we salute YOU! #MTASeniorSalu

@jordyn.csa Today, we salute YOU! #MTASeniorSalutes 👏🏻 💥

Name: Jordyn Saddler, 02/03 ECNL
Best MTA Memory: My best MTA Memory was beating SLSG twice in one weekend and tying for first in the conference.
What Soccer Means to You:Soccer for me is an outlet for everything I’m feeling throughout the week. When I play soccer, all my stress goes away and I find myself in a better place.
Who is your Role Model: My parents and Jadon Sancho
Advice You Have for Younger Players in the Club: To not focus on the negative things. I think I always focused on the negative moments in games or practices and never gave myself enough credit for the positive moments and sometimes that can take a larger toll on your play than you realize.
Your Future Plans: To play soccer at Northern Illinois University and study Human Development and Family Sciences

@matt_henderson_18 Today, we salute YOU! #MTASen

@matt_henderson_18 Today, we salute YOU! #MTASeniorSalutes 🔥
Name: Matthew Henderson, 02/03 ECNL
Best MTA Memory: Riding on the bus with the 02 boys DA team to Columbus, Ohio and playing my first out of state games with them.
What Soccer Means to You: Soccer is my passion. When playing, it allows me to forget about everything outside of soccer.
Who is your Role Model: Messi, because I really like how he approaches and plays the game.
Advice You Have for Younger Players in the Club: Work hard outside your regular training and pursue your dreams no matter what anyone else says.
Your Future Plans: I’m attending Liverpool John Moores University and majoring in Sports and Exercise Science. Along with this, I’ll be playing with Everton FC.

@sofia.caballer0 Today, we salute YOU! #MTASenio

@sofia.caballer0 Today, we salute YOU! #MTASeniorSalutes
Name: Sofia Caballero, 02/03 ECNL
Team: 02/03 ECNL
Best MTA memory: Team dinners. Someone usually ends up choking on their water from laughing so hard. (La cena de chimichanga)
What Soccer means to me: Soccer brings me so much joy, and is an escape from the stress of daily life. Through soccer I have met some of my best friends, and made some of the best memories.
Role model: my parents, for always supporting me
Advice for younger players in the club: Enjoy every moment. We are so lucky to get to play soccer at such a high level. Embrace every opportunity and have fun!
Future plans: Play soccer at the University of St. Thomas

@ j_koenen1 Jorge, Today we salute you! #MTASeni

@ j_koenen1 Jorge, Today we salute you! #MTASeniorSalutes
Name: Jorge Koenen, 02/03 NPL
Best MTA Memory: Working with Ralph Akale.
What Soccer Means to You: Soccer gives me the opportunity to work as a team player and to meet and play - a game I love - with people from all walks of life.
Who is your Role Model: Mukwelle Akale
Advice You Have for Younger Players in the Club: "The only thing you can control is your work ethic and your attitude."
Your Future Plans: In the fall of 2021 I will attend Gustavus Adolphus College. I plan to study International Business and Spanish and I will continue my training in violin performance, luthier apprentice, and as a soccer and futsal player.

Mateo Castro, Today, we salute you! 👀. #MTASeni

Mateo Castro, Today, we salute you! 👀. #MTASeniorSalutes. @Mateo_catsro
Name: Mateo Castro, 02/03 ECNL
Best MTA Memory: Being able to connect with new friends as easily as I did. The privilege of having talented Coaches.
What Soccer Means to You: Fútbol to me is like life. Without commitment, perseverance, and decision making you will not be successful.
Who is your Role Model: My mom, coach Dusan, and coach Jorge De Los Rios. Three powerful Immigrants that have been recognized for their hard work.
Advice You Have for Younger Players in the Club: You get however much effort you put in. You have to practice on your own, outside of the trainings you get each week.
Your Future Plans: Continue my educational (Biology, Pre-Med) and fútbol career at Gustavus Adolphus College.

@harper34 Khyah - Today, we salute you!! #MTASenio

@harper34 Khyah - Today, we salute you!! #MTASeniorSalutes 🔥
Name: Khyah Harper, 02/03 ECNL

Best MTA Memory: Winning the Gothia World Youth Cup in Sweden and receiving the MVP of tournament
What Soccer Means to You: Soccer is something that has taught me many life lessons and gave me a second family. It has shaped me into the person I am today and I couldn’t thank soccer enough. The memories I have made playing soccer is something I will cherish forever.
Who is your Role Model: My dad.
Advice You Have for Younger Players in the Club: Don’t take playing for granted, it will go by faster than you think. So, play hard and push yourself every day because it WILL pay off.

Your Future Plans: Attending the University of Minnesota playing D1 soccer and in the College of Education and Human Development with plans to major in Kinesiology, and Premed.

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