Programs
We put a world of opportunity at your feet.
From a first touch at age 2 to ECNL and college, every MTA program fits on one pathway. Pick your player’s age to see what fits, what it costs and how to join.
- Ages 2–College
- Boys & Girls
- Year-Round
Find your player’s programs.
. Not sure of the age group? Use the lookup on the Tryouts page.
Start Playing
No tryout. Register by season.
Thunder Sparks
Parent-and-child sessions that spark a love for the game.
- Training
- 1x per week, 30 min, with a parent
- Cost
- $110–$204 per season
- How to Join
- Register by season
ThunderBolts
First touches. First teams. Seriously fun.
- Training
- 1x per week, 60 min, year-round
- Cost
- $125–$470 per season
- How to Join
- Waitlist open
Juniors · U8–U12
Tryouts in July. U8 can join anytime.
U13–U19
Tryouts in July. Placement is based on tryouts.
Girls ECNL
The top platform for girls youth soccer. MTA is a founding club.
- Training
- 3–5x per week, Aug–July (U15+ Nov–July)
- Cost
- See program
- How to Join
- July tryouts
Boys ECNL
A Boys ECNL team at every age, U13 through U18/19.
- Training
- 3–4x per week, Aug–July (U15+ Nov–July)
- Cost
- See program
- How to Join
- July tryouts
Girls ECNL-RL
ECNL-RL Twin Cities conference, with showcase events and a June postseason.
- Training
- 3–4x per week, Aug–July (U15+ Nov–July)
- Cost
- See program
- How to Join
- July tryouts
Boys ECNL-RL
ECNL-RL Midwest plus ECNL-RL Twin Cities or N1 locally.
- Training
- 3–4x per week, Aug–July (U15+ Nov–July)
- Cost
- See program
- How to Join
- July tryouts
N1
National 1 League (formerly Minnesota NPL) for boys and girls.
- Training
- 3–4x per week, Aug–July (U15+ Nov–July)
- Cost
- See program
- How to Join
- July tryouts
Thunder Girls Regional
New: year-round TCSL Regional teams for girls U13–U14.
- Training
- 3–4x per week, Aug–July
- Cost
- See program
- How to Join
- July tryouts
Training Add-Ons
Extra training on top of team play.
Thunder Edge
Winter ball-mastery and striking sessions, grouped by age and level.
- Training
- Saturdays, Oct 31 – Mar 27
- Cost
- $520 per session type
- How to Join
- Register, all clubs welcome
NextGen Training
Extra technical work for MTA players who want more.
- Training
- Small groups, max 10 per coach
- Cost
- Contact Us
- How to Join
- Register (MTA players)
Goalkeeper Program
Specialist training for MTA keepers, led by a former pro.
- Training
- 1–2x per week, year-round
- Cost
- Included in player fees
- How to Join
- Included for MTA keepers
Four leagues, one pathway.
Every MTA team plays in one of these leagues. Placement is based on tryouts, age and level.
ECNL · Elite Clubs National League
The top national platform for youth soccer. MTA girls have played ECNL since its first season in 2009, and MTA boys joined in 2019. Teams play the ECNL Midwest Conference, national events in front of college coaches, and the ECNL playoffs.
ECNL-RL · ECNL Regional League
A national league system run by the ECNL and a pathway to it. Boys teams play ECNL-RL Midwest plus ECNL-RL Twin Cities or N1. Girls teams play ECNL-RL Twin Cities (formerly NPL Super).
N1 · National 1 League
Formerly Minnesota NPL. Competitive league play for boys and girls U13 and up, with playoffs, showcases and MN Cup state cup.
TCSL · Twin Cities Soccer Leagues
Every Juniors team plays TCSL. U9–U10 play three levels (Red, White, Blue) and U11–U14 play four (National, Regional, State, Cities). Thunder Girls Regional plays TCSL Regional.
Local club. National reputation.
Year-Round Training
Teams train together August through July, with your coach all year.
Highly Licensed Coaches
Licensed, paid coaches with U.S. Soccer and United Soccer Coaches credentials.
A Higher Level of Competition
For serious players who want to be pushed every week.
College Visibility
National events, showcases and staff who help players get seen by college coaches.
Bigger opportunity. Bigger stage. Bigger dreams.
Tryouts for 2027–28 are coming in July. Start-playing programs are open now.