UPSL Archives | FC Minneapolis

FC Minneapolis signs Keith Bleyer as club’s efforts to strengthen coaching staff intensify ahead of UPSL Opener!

Keith Bleyer is entering his first season as the First Assistant Coach for FC Minneapolis Premier Team of the United Premier Soccer League. Bleyer holds the highest certifications offered to coaches, including a US Soccer National A Coaching License…

News & Features UPSL April 2, 2024

FC Minneapolis braces for tight season ahead as UPSL confirms finalized summer schedule.

The UPSL West Division finalized its summer season schedule on March 30, 2024 with teams playing each other once throughout the summer rounds. Following the relegation of Maplebrook SC, and Twin City FC from the Premier Division, two…

Match Reports News & Features UPSL March 28, 2024

FC Minneapolis set to finalize preseason campaign with Twin Stars friendly.

With the regular season of the United Premier Soccer League Premier Division set to kick off this April, FC Minneapolis will be going shoulder-to-shoulder with NPSL's Minnesota Twin Stars this Saturday, March 30th at the Park Center Dome in…

News & Features UPSL March 23, 2024

FC Minneapolis Strengthens Academy Program with New Hire

As the Academy prepares for its inaugural season this year in the Second Division League of the United Premier Soccer League, FC Minneapolis has made a key addition to its Academy technical staff. Daniel Mendoza has been named…

News & Features UPSL March 7, 2024

FC Minneapolis launches a player development program for local players below 21 called “NEXTS”

The Club's mission is to win the UPSL National Championship with the help of both local and foreign players. However, the Club also recognizes an urgent need to help improve its local talents by equipping them with the right…

News & Features UPSL February 27, 2024

FC Minneapolis brings on Victor Machado as Director of Talent acquisition.

Victor Andrews Batista Machado is a sports entrepreneur whose work has been focused on bringing student-athletes from mainly South America to the US and Canada since 2018. Throughout his career, he has worked with more than 600 athletes…

News & Features Transfer Updates UPSL February 24, 2024

FC Minneapolis names Ochan Ochogi as High Performance Assistant.

Ethiopia's Ochan has become the latest addition to the City Lions' Technical Staff and he will be responsible for assisting the High-Performance Staff to implement a high-performing strategy that enhances the performance environment of all team players. He…

News & Features Transfer Updates UPSL February 23, 2024

Gafar Ayodele agrees to three more years with FC Minneapolis.

Following a series of discussions, and arrangements, the club is pleased to announce that Gafar has agreed to 3 more years with the City Lions. The Nigerian goalkeeper first played his official United Premier Soccer League match for…

News & Features Transfer Updates UPSL February 19, 2024

Nigeria’s David Adeola agrees to a 3 years extension as Head Coach

Following five seasons of success with the club, David Adeola Oluwalaanu this week Monday, February 19th, agreed with FC Minneapolis to extend his contract for three more years as the head coach of their Men's Premier team playing…

News & Features Player Stories UPSL February 18, 2024

Persistent injuries bring Takan’s promising career to unexpected end!

The Ugandan full-forward informed the club's management and technical staff this week that he has decided to retire from competitive football due to persistent and reoccurring injuries that have prevented him from reaching his full potential since joining the…