Does Minnesota United hold academy tryouts?
Minnesota United Academy · Minnesota · Checked October 16, 2026
Yes. Minnesota United runs Academy ID Camps and tryouts for higher-level male players. The club says standout players can be asked to join an Academy team or the Pre-Academy Program. There are three routes: Pre-Academy, an Academy tryout, or being found by a scout. Check the club page for dates and prices.
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ID camp or tryout, then an invitation to a Pre-Academy or Academy team.
- 01Academy ID Camps and tryouts
Made for higher-level male players who want to move up to MLS NEXT. Standout players may be asked to join an Academy team or the Pre-Academy Program.
Official page ↗ - 02Pre-Academy leads to Academy
Younger players join the Pre-Academy Program and may be selected for the Academy later.
Official page ↗ - 03
- Minnesota
- Camps and tryouts held through the year
- Ask who is inviting you: the academy itself, or a camp or paid program run by the club's youth department.
- Ask whether the invitation is for one trial, a training pool or a team place. Pools can run for months.
- Ask in writing about cost, travel and school before you agree to anything.
- Tell your child's current club. MLS academies usually contact the current club first.
What to check before you agree
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