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Samoa’s Legend Spencer among late signings for FC Minneapolis.

Upon finishing high school he was pushed by his coach Andre Braithwaiteto to continue his soccer career which led him to Allen County Community College in Iola Kansas. From here he was able to meet people from all over…

Player Stories Transfer Updates UPSL May 9, 2023

Mozambique’s Marcel Basabe joins FC Minneapolis.

According to the club’s head coach David Oluwalaanu, Marcel will be a vital replacement for Gambia’s Demba Jameh who retired last week after almost 4 successful seasons at FC Minneapolis.

Player Stories Transfer Updates UPSL May 9, 2023

From Jordan to Minneapolis. Welcome Ayoup!

Ayoup started his journey of football at the age of 5 when his dad used to take him and his brother to the park to play football until when he was old enough to play with academies, and his…

Player Stories Transfer Updates UPSL May 9, 2023

Zimbabwe’s Methembe Mzizi joins FC Minneapolis

Methembe Mzizi who joined FC Minneapolis last week has had the privilege of playing for the U17 Zimbabwe national team as well as the U19 Zimbabwe private schools select team. In addition, he was the Vice Captain of the…

Match Reports Player Stories UPSL May 7, 2023

Report: Vlora FC 3-0 FC Minneapolis

The game looked very much in balance with both teams almost sharing possession, chances created, goal attempts among others until the 89th minute when Vlora scored a second from a near 18 thrown in.

Player Stories UPSL May 5, 2023

Retirement Update. Demba Jameh

“Demba has been a rock in our defense. It will be hard to find a player of his commitment, discipline, and ability. We wish him a great retirement and a fruitful life outside football.” Said David Oluwalaanu.

Match Reports UPSL May 3, 2023

Report: FC Minneapolis 1-3 Black Hawks

A mistimed header from Gafar Ayodele and a lofty header from a strong Hawk cross put us two goals behind the visitors before Ariel Gbalenchey made it 2-1 with a long-range effort after barely more than half an hour.

UPSL March 3, 2023

Tryout Update!

The Club had previously planned to hold Open Soccer Trials for its Men’s UPSL team on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, at 9:00 am at the Park Center Turf Field in Brooklyn Park, MN but due to the UPSL's decision…

UPSL January 16, 2023

FC Minneapolis to hold UPSL trials.

The tryouts are open to males 16 and up, and will consist of each participant playing in a 30-minute, 11v11 soccer match to impress FC Minneapolis coaches and the scouting staff among other sessions. The registration fee for one…

Player Stories Transfer Updates UPSL November 17, 2022

“Thank you Minneapolis, I leave with gratitude”: Sendi says goodbye.

Thank you for being an amazing Captain, a wonderful human being, and a dedicated player. You surely deserve a farewell that fits well with who you are: one of the most important players in the history of our club,…

Pos	Team	W	L
1	FCM	27	26
2	MIN	4	0
3	GFC	3	1
4	GRA	2	4
5	SUP	2	0
6	STC	2	0
7	WOR	2	0

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