U13-U19 BOYS MLS NEXT NEW TIER

U13-U19 BOYS MLS NEXT NEW TIER

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About BOYS MLS NEXT

Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the premier platform for youth player development in North America. With a strong commitment to innovation, access, and representation, MLS NEXT New Tier offers players exceptional training and coaching to prepare them for their futures in soccer and beyond. Currently, MLS NEXT includes 151 member clubs and serves over 16,000 players across the United States and Canada.  MLS NEXT New Tier gives our players the opportunity to play and train in the highest-level environments and be exposed to MLS academy scouts, US Soccer youth/senior national team scouts, and MLS/Professional scouts. 

At Manitou FC, we participate in MLS NEXT New Tier for age groups U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U19. Additionally, our Pre-MLS NEXT Academy program starts at U11 – U12. Pre MLS-Next Youth Academy starts at U8 – U10.

Reasons to Participate in MLS NEXT League:

The MLS NEXT New Tier presents an exceptional competitive platform that elevates our club’s player development by introducing innovative league structures and policies aligned with Manitou FC’s ambitious growth objectives.

  • It fosters a balanced competitive environment, allowing our players to test their skills against like-minded clubs. 
  • Players are permitted to take a seasonal break to participate in their local high school teams. 
  • The carefully designed league calendar empowers coaches to craft tailored annual training plans for each age group, optimizing player growth. 
  • Additionally, it offers crucial exposure for players aspiring to further their soccer journeys at the collegiate or professional level. 
  • It is recognized as the best boys’ league in North America.

Club & Team Participation Expectations

It is essential for players and parents to understand the expectations associated with participating in a Manitou FC MLS Next New Tier team. The following overviews for each age group have been created to provide detailed information, allowing families to plan accordingly. Multi-sport athletes must receive “pre-approval” from the club’s Sporting Director to be eligible to play on an MLS Next team. The MLS Next League is organized, managed, and overseen by Major League Soccer. If you have any questions regarding player expectations or need further clarification about age-group programming, please email Edi Buro, the Manitou FC Sporting Director, at SportingDirector@ManitouFC.org.

MLS NEXT U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
AreaU13 – U14
Training & CompetitionF: Training 4X per Week + MLS Next League W: Train 4x per week + MLS Next League S: Train 4x per week + MLS Next League
League PlayMLS Next North Conference
TournamentsMLS Regional Showcase, MN United Showcase, NSC All American, Shattuck Showcase, USA Cup Weekend, Minnesota United Events
Training LocationsTCO Garden, Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake HS North
CommunicationPlayer/Parent to Coach
KeyF=Fall    W=Winter    S= Summer   
 
AreaU15, U16, U17, U18/19
  Training & CompetitionF: Minnesota High School W: Train 4x – 5x per week + MLS Next League S: Train 4x – 5x  per week + MLS Next League
TournamentsMLS Regional Showcase, MLS Next Fest, MLS Next Playoffs* Shattuck Showcase, NSC Fall College Showcase, USA Cup Week or Weekend, MN United Events
Training LocationsTCO Garden, Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake HS North
CommunicationPlayer/Parent to Coach
KeyF=Fall    W=Winter    S= Summer   

Travel Regional: Wisconsin
Travel National: California – Dec MLS Fest

July 20, 21, 22
Location: White Bear Lake HS North Campus – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake MN 55110
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD

MLS Next New Tier Spring Clinic – April
MLS NEXT New Tier TRYOUT PREP CAMP 

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Boys U11-U12 Pre MLS Next

Boys U11-U12 Pre MLS Next

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The Manitou FC Pre-MLS Next U11 and U12 teams are designed to provide top-tier training and development opportunities for young players. This program serves as a pathway for youth athletes to progress into Manitou’s full MLS Next U13 to U19 teams.

Key Highlights:

– High-Level Training
– Competitive Environment
– Preparation for Intensity and Speed of MLS Next U13 – U19
– Player Pathway to Manitou MLS Next New Tier U13 – U19

Club & Team Participation Expectations

It is essential for players and parents to understand the expectations associated with participating in a Manitou FC U11- U12 Pre-MLS Next New Tier teams. The following overviews for each age group have been created to provide detailed information, allowing families to plan accordingly. Manitou FC supports multi-sport athletes within U11 – U12 Pre-MLS Next New Tier Academy. The Manitou Pre-Academy Program serves as an entry into the Manitou MLS Next U13 – U19 Program. If you have any questions regarding player expectations or need further clarification about age-group programming, please email Edi Buro, the Manitou FC Sporting Director, at SportingDirector@ManitouFC.org.

PRE MLS NEXT ACADEMY 2015 – U11 | 2014 – U12
AreaU11 – U12
Training & CompetitionF: Training 4X per Week + TCSL League W: Train 3 – 4x per week + TCSL League S: Train 3 – 4x per week + TCSL League
League PlayTCSL National
TournamentsNSC Fall Cup, Minnesota United Showcase, Emerald Cup Boys,         3-4 Minnesota Events
Training LocationsTCO Garden, Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake HS North
CommunicationPlayer/Parent to Coach
KeyF=Fall    W=Winter    S= Summer   

*League Travel: Minnesota – Twin Cities Area
*Tournament/Showcase Travel: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas (March)

July 16, 17, 18
Time: TBD
Tryout Fee: Free
Location: White Bear Lake High School North – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave MN 55110

MLS Next Tryout Prep Camp July 7 – 10

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Boys MLS Next New Tier Tryout Prep Camps

MLS Next New Tier Tryout Prep Camps

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MLS Next New Tier Tryout Prep Camp is directed by the Manitou’s Sporting Director Edi Buro, who will accompany the Manitou MLS Next New Tier U13 – U19 coaching staff. Camp is designed for boys 2016 – 2007.

About MLS Next:

Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the premier platform for youth player development in North America. With a strong commitment to innovation, access, and representation, MLS NEXT offers players exceptional training and coaching to prepare them for their futures in soccer and beyond. Currently, MLS NEXT includes 151 member clubs and serves over 16,000 players across the United States and Canada.

• Four days of high performance training and competition
• 12-14 players per coach
• Dribbling/ball control, passing, receiving, shooting/striking, and 1v1 play (attacking & defending)
• Maximize speed and agility, build power, increase endurance, aerobic capacity and reduce chance of injury.
• Nike Sparq “Yo Yo” Beep Testing
• Information on MLS Next
• Information on Nutrition
Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not, you can still participate.

Dates: 7/7, 7/8, 7/9, 7/10
Location: Polar Lakes Park Fields (1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110)
Check in Time: 8 am – 8:20 am
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am

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Boys MLS Next New Tier Spring Clinic

Boys MLS Next New Tier Spring Clinic

INTRODUCTIONcamp Details

Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the premier platform for youth player development in North America. With a strong commitment to innovation, access, and representation, MLS NEXT New Tier offers players exceptional training and coaching to prepare them for their futures in soccer and beyond. Currently, MLS NEXT includes 151 member clubs and serves over 16,000 players across the United States and Canada. MLS NEXT New Tier gives our players the opportunity to play and train in the highest level environments and be exposed to MLS academy scouts, US Soccer youth/senior national team scouts, MLS/Professional scouts. 

Players and parents will learn about the MLS NEXT New Tier league and what it takes to play at the level. The Spring clinics will prepare players for the upcoming MLS NEXT New Tier tryouts.

Dates: April 5

Location: TCO Garden, Vadnais Heights

Time: 11 – 1 pm

Cost: $35 (Includes shirt)

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Skills Training Academy

Skills Training Academy

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The Summer Skills Soccer Training Academy is a specialized camp for boys and girls focused on developing technical skills during the summer months. Skills Training Academy offers intensive training sessions, often led by experienced coaches and Sporting Director, to help players improve various aspects of their game, such as:

  • Focus on significant technical touches through repetitive work on the ball.
  • Skills that build the relationship between a player’s feet and ball
  • Offer a technique-driven focus for each player
  • Increased Game Confidence and Creativity
  • Develop the early basis for feinting and beating an opponent 1v1
  • Cutting, drawing, and turning with the ball to escape from your opponent

Sessions are conducted by members of the Manitou FC Coaching Staff. These coaches are experienced members of our coaching staff who are exceptional coach-educators and former professional players.

These programs cater to various ages and skill levels, from beginner youth players to advanced and elite athletes looking to improve their game.

Boys & Girls

Session 1: June 16 – June 18

Birth Years:  2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Birth Years: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm

Location: Polar Lakes Park

Cost: $60

Session 2: June 23 – June 25

Birth Years:  2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Birth Years: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm

Location: Polar Lakes Park

Cost: $60

Session 3: June 30 – July 2

Birth Years:  2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Birth Years: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm

Location: Polar Lakes Park

Cost: $60

Coaching provided by MFC Staff. 

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Futsal Futura

Futsal Futura U7-U8

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Futsal Futura training focuses on enhancing skills through the fast-paced, small-sided version of soccer played indoors. Futsal is known for improving a player’s technical abilities, quick decision-making, and creativity. Training typically involves the following aspects:

Key Areas of Futsal Training:

  1. Ball Control and Dribbling: Due to the smaller, heavier ball and tighter spaces, players develop precise control, quick footwork, and agility.
  2. Passing and Receiving: Fast, accurate passing is essential in futsal. Training emphasizes one-touch passes, short passes, and understanding angles to receive the ball under pressure.
  3. Quick Decision-Making: The confined space forces players to make split-second decisions, which helps improve their soccer IQ and awareness.
  4. Shooting and Finishing: Futsal provides plenty of scoring opportunities. Players are trained to shoot from various angles and positions with accuracy and power, often using different surfaces of the foot.
  5. Movement Off the Ball: With fewer players on the court, movement and positioning are critical. Futsal training teaches players to move smartly, create space, and exploit gaps in the defense.
  6. Defending: Training includes learning how to press quickly, mark opponents, and defend in one-on-one situations with limited space.
  7. Fitness and Agility: Futsal requires constant movement, so training focuses on improving endurance, agility, and the ability to make quick transitions between attack and defense.

Benefits of Futsal Training:

  • Develops technical skills that transfer to regular soccer.
  • Encourages creativity and improvisation due to the fast pace.
  • Improves fitness, especially short-burst agility and speed.
  • Sharpens decision-making under pressure.

Many top soccer players credit futsal for helping them develop their skills at a young age.

Session 1:

Gender: Boys & Girls

Age Group: 2018 – U7, 2017 – U8

Dates: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/18

Time:

  • Girls: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
  • Boys: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: White Bear Lake High School – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave MN, 55110

Cost: $55

Session 2:

Gender: Boys & Girls

Age Group: 2018 – U7, 2017 – U8

Dates: 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19

Time:

  • Girls: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm,
  • Boys: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: White Bear Lake High School – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave MN, 55110

Cost: $55

Coaching provided by MFC Staff. 

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Legends Soccer Camp

Legends Soccer Camp (U7-U12)

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The Legends Soccer Camp Focus on teaching the individual skills, crucial for success in soccer games. Technical skills are thought that makes playing fun, enjoyable and encourages players to work on their own.

Highlights:

  • Individual Technical Skills 
  • Ball Mastery 
  • Shooting 
  • 1v1, 2v2, competitions 
  • Elite coaches 

Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not you can still participate. 

Days: Tuesday – Friday 

Dates: June 11 – June 14 

Location: Polar Lakes Park 

Time: 9am – 11:00am 

Directed by Edi Buro (Sporting Director) 

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    Boys Elite Academy League Tryout Prep Camp

    Boys Elite Academy League Tryout Prep Camp

    INTRODUCTIONprogram details

    Boys Elite Academy League Tryout Prep Camp is directed by the Manitou’s Sporting Director Edi Buro, who will be accompanied by Manitou Elite Academy coaching staff. Camp is designed for boys 2015 – 2006.

    Highlights: 

    • Four days of high-performance training and competition 
    • 12-15 players per coach 
    • Dribbling/ball control, passing, receiving, shooting/striking, and 1v1 play (attacking & defending) 
    • Maximize speed and agility, build power, increase endurance, aerobic capacity and reduce chance of injury. 
    • Nike Sparq “Yo Yo” Beep Testing 
    • Information on Elite Academy League 
    • Information on Nutrition 

    Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not you can still participate. 

    Birth Years: 2015 – 2006

    Dates: 7/8, 7/9, 7/10, 7/11
    Check in Time: 8:10am-8:30am
    Time: 8:30am-10:30am

    Location: Polar Lakes Park Fields (1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110)

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    Girls Elite 64 USYS Talent ID Camp

    GIRLS ELITE 64 USYS Talent ID Camp

    INTRODUCTIONProgram details

    Girls Elite 64 League USYS Talent ID Camp is directed by the Manitou’s Sporting Director Edi Buro, who will be accompanied by Manitou Elite 64 League coaching staff. Camp is designed for girls 2015 – 2006.

    Highlights: 

    • Four days of high-performance training and competition 
    • 12-14 players per coach 
    • Dribbling/ball control, passing, receiving, shooting/striking, and 1v1 play (attacking & defending) 
    • Maximize speed and agility, build power, increase endurance, aerobic capacity and reduce chance of injury. 
    • Nike Sparq “Yo Yo” Beep Testing 
    • Information on Elite 64 League 
    • Information on Nutrition

    Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not you can still participate.

    Birth Years: 2015 – 2006

    Dates: 6/24, 6/25, 6/26, 6/27

    Check in Time: 8:30am-8:50am

    Time: 9am-11am

    Location: Polar Lakes Park Fields (1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110)

    Directed by Edi Buro, Sporting Director  

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    Game Changer Tryout Prep Camp

    Game Changer Tryout Prep Camp

    INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

    The Tryout Prep Camp is designed to help individuals prepare for their upcoming club and high school tryouts. Tryout Camp will focus on improving technical ability, in high repetition high intensity setting, that will challenge players to effectively perform skills.

    Highlights: 

    • Four days of high performance training and competition
    • Advanced technical skills training at speed
    • Speed dribbling and change of direction skills moves
    • Improving confidence in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 situations
    • Competitive games
    • Elite Coaches Staff
    • Fun and inclusive environment where lifelong friends are made

    Open to All – We want to share our training with everyone! So whether you are a member of Manitou FC or not you can still participate.

    Age Group & Gender: U7 – U17, Boys & Girls
    Birth Years: 2017 – 2007
    Dates: 7/22, 7/23, 7/24, 7/25
    Check in Time: 8:30 – 8:50am
    Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
    Location: Hanifl Soccer Complex

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