Teams, Costs & Expectations
Know the number before tryouts.
Every MTA team for 2026–27, with coach, level, training days, player fee, estimated team fees and season plan. No surprise invoices in February.
- 2026–27 Season
- Girls & Boys
- U8–U19
2026–2027 MTA Teams
Coaches, training days, fees and season plans for each team. Filter by girls or boys and age group, and open a season plan to see league play, tournaments and events.
Coaches, levels and season plans are set by the directors and can change after tryouts. Team fees are estimates. Questions? Email admin@mnthunderacademy.org.
Clear costs. Clear expectations.
There are two types of fees at MTA. Player fees are billed by MTA through Byga, with payment plans. Team fees are paid through Snap!Spend, where every team has its own account and families can see every expense.
Player Fees IncludeBilled by MTA in Byga. Payment plans available.
- League fees
- Referee fees for home games
- Outdoor and indoor (dome) fields and equipment
- Goalkeeper training
- Coach salaries and coach education
- Club operations, administration and insurance
- Winter Park facilities: warmup area, team rooms, lobby
Not in Player FeesCovered by team fees or paid by families
- Uniforms and training kits
- Winter league and winter futsal
- Tournament fees (except U8)
- ECNL showcase event fees
- National championships and playoffs
- Personal travel
Team Fees CoverPaid through each team’s own Snap!Spend account
- Tournament and showcase registration
- Coach travel
- Team events and scrimmages
- Winter league and winter futsal
- Other team-approved activities
More touches. More growth. One price.
Compare cost per session, not just the fee. A year at MTA includes what families often piece together on their own.
Year-Round Team Training
Train with your team August through July, including 3 dome sessions a week in winter. No winter add-ons to sign up for.
Indoor Training All Winter
Dome and turf training through the winter, included in the player fee.
Your Coach All Year
Licensed, paid coaches who stay with the team for training and games.
Goalkeeper Training
Included for MTA keepers U11–U19.
What a year at MTA builds toward.
Questions? Talk to a director.
Danny Storlien
USSF A LicenseDanny was one of the founders of the Girls ECNL and has led MTA’s girls program through every season since. He also coaches MTA’s WPSL team.
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Mark Yueill
USSF B LicenseMark leads MTA’s boys program from Juniors through ECNL, with a focus on technical detail, attitude and hard work.
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Matt VanBenschoten
USSF B LicenseMatt leads MTA’s youngest players from their first touches through the Juniors years, and mentors the coaches who work with them.
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Terry Leiendecker
USSF B LicenseA former professional goalkeeper for the Minnesota Thunder who played for Team USA at the World University Games, Terry holds NCAA and MIAC goalkeeping records.
See All Coaches →Questions families ask.
How long are winter training sessions?
How often do teams travel?
Is travel chaperoned?
How do we pay?
What does “+ travel” mean?
Can I get a season plan handout?
Every cost, up front.
Tryouts for 2027–28 are coming in July. Get the dates first.