FC Minneapolis is pleased to officially announce the team lineup for the UPSL Midwest West Division I Conference ahead of the 2026 Spring season. The division will feature a highly competitive group of 12 clubs from across the region, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and demanding spring/summer campaign. According to the draft divisional materials, the conference includes Boreal FC, Dakota SC, FC Minneapolis, Lakeville Soccer Club, Minneapolis City, NORTHSTARS FC, Rochester FC, Salvo, Shakopee Soccer, Skills FC, Vlora FC, and Wave SC.
This year’s conference projects to be one of the tightest and most competitive in the region. FC Minneapolis will be preparing for a difficult road ahead with several notable opponents in the division, including Minneapolis City SC, Vlora FC, and Rochester FC, while every club in the conference will present its own unique challenge. With the level of competition expected across the board, FC Minneapolis knows it must brace itself for impact as it approaches a summer season that is slated to begin during the first week of May. The draft schedule indicates conference play opens on the May 2/3 weekend, with each team set to play an 11-game regular season slate.
For FC Minneapolis, the announcement of the conference lineup is another important step in building toward the new season. The club is excited about the opportunities ahead and looks forward to competing against a strong field of opponents as it continues preparing players, staff, and supporters for the months to come.
The official conference schedule will be released later this week by the League Communications Office. Once finalized, FC Minneapolis will continue to share important details with supporters, including updates on home game venues, matchday tickets, merchandise, and game-day streaming information in the coming days.
The countdown to summer is now on, and FC Minneapolis is eager to begin the next chapter of its UPSL journey.