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ABOUT MINNESOTA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
For more than 50 years, MYSA has been helping member clubs provide a safe and meaningful soccer experience for Minnesota youth. We were founded in 1969 as the Minnesota Junior Soccer League and incorporated in 1987 as the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association. MYSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a member of US Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer.
About MYSA
| Name: | The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA), a 501(c)(3)non-profit corporation. |
| Affiliation: | Member of US Youth Soccer, and U.S. Soccer Federation |
| Membership: | Approximately 25,000 players (ages 6 to 19), 8,000 coaches and administrators |
| Organizational Structure: | Full-time office staff, and Board of Directors |
Contact Us:
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
10890 Nesbitt Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55437
OUR MISSION
To be a partner, build a strong foundation, and unite the Minnesota soccer community
OUR VISION
To cultivate a healthy soccer culture in Minnesota, grow the game, and foster a lifelong passion for the sport.
OUR VALUES
Collaboration:
Trust, Respect & Teamwork
Integrity:
Accountability, Fairness & Honesty
Communication:
Engagement, Responsiveness & Transparency
Joy:
Gratitude, Fun & Belonging
Well-being:
Emotionally, Mentally & Physically
Innovation:
Evolving, Flexibility, & Opportunity
US Youth Soccer Community
US Youth Soccer membership is divided into four regions: East, Midwest, South and West. 55 member State Associations make up US Youth Soccer with one in each state, and two in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Boys and girls then register to play with one of the 10,000+ clubs or leagues within the jurisdiction of the various Member State Associations.
At a larger glance, each of the 55 State Associations across America are members of US Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer. U.S. Soccer, along with over 197 other national soccer organizations, are members of FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association. FIFA serves as the international governing body for soccer and U.S. Soccer has been a member since 1913. Together, local, national and international organizations form a family of support for the young soccer players of America.
