Future Manitou U8-U10 Pre ECNL RL

Future Manitous – Pre ECNL RL – U8, U9, U10

INTRODUCTIONProgram Details 2018G – U8PROGRAM DETAILS 2017G – u9PROGRAM DETAILS 2016G – u10Fees

The Future Manitous – Pre ECNL-RL – Program serves as an entry-level initiative for the Manitou Pre ECNL RL U11 to U12 age groups. This player centered program is designed for girls in the U8, U9, and U10 age groups. It provides a football learning environment that emphasizes small-sided games, individual skill activities, and movement education as key teaching tools. Through this approach, boys can further develop their confidence while improving their ability to control the ball and manage the pressures of playing in a limited time and space environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Future Manitous – Pre – ECNL RL Academy

What is Future Manitou’s Pre-ECNL RL Program?

A player-centered development initiative for girls within the age groups of U8, U9 U10. The Future Manitou’s Pre-ECNL RL program assists players in transitioning from the beginning years of grassroots soccer (ages 5-7) to the years when team selection (U11) and formal league play begins at Manitou FC.

How is the Program Organized?

The program is organized to provide three practice-play opportunities each week, along with a schedule of friendly games, league games or tournament participation on the weekend. Players are grouped in appropriate age group pool A, B, C that allow the player to move freely between these pools for training and games. The key at this level is placing players in an appropriate group, based on ability. No Players are cut from this program. We approach every training session as a valuable opportunity to inspire our players and uncover the distinctive qualities they possess. Understanding that each player evolves at their own pace, we embrace the chance to shape their development over time. This ongoing influence not only enriches their experience but also strengthens our commitment to their growth and success.

WHAT does player-centered mean?

By structuring the program around a player-centered philosophy we place the player at the center of all decision-making, avoiding the challenges often encountered within a team-centered approach. We also believe delaying the process of player tryouts until they are older and further along the player pathway is in their best interest.

What do we emphasize in future manitou’s?

Our emphasis is on creating a ‘winning development environment’ that focuses on improving each player and increasing their enjoyment of playing. We work diligently to avoid the ‘winning games syndrome’ that negatively impacts the learning environment and often forces team coaches into decisions that are not in the player’s best long-term interest and reduces their enjoyment of playing.

What are the retention rates and results at this age?

Our retention rates and performance results at older ages demonstrate effective practices. Since the implementation of Future Manitou’s initiative, our player retention for U11 and older
has significantly increased. Additionally, participants are better equipped to navigate team dynamics, and their performance outcomes indicate that the learning objectives of the Future Manitou’s initiative are being met.

WILL MY CHILD BE CHALLENGED AS MUCH AS IF THEY PLAYED ON A TEAM?

The straightforward answer is yes; we can manage the learning environment more effectively. By presenting weekly training challenges and directly overseeing the quality of scheduled games, we can consistently control and influence the learning environment.

WILL MY CHILD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE FRIENDS?

Being a part of Future Manitou is more than just being on a team. Yes, players will take the field to play as a team throughout the program as part of Manitou FC, but players will be mixed and matched with other players over the duration of the program. Staying connected with all your friends and teammates rather than being separated from them during these ages.

HOW IS THE COACHING DIFFERENT IN THIS PROGRAM?

Coaches at Future Manitous Pre-ECNL RL Youth Academy are not only licensed coach educators, but they also bring passion and expertise to our coaching staff, all proudly employed by Manitou FC. Under the guidance of our Sporting Director, the instructional program is meticulously crafted to embody a player-centered philosophy, creating an inspiring learning environment that fosters growth and development for every athlete.

WHAT RESULTS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TO US AT THIS AGE?

The results we value at these ages are based on what is best for individual development. We focus on learning, enjoyment, effort, technical skills, competing, paying attention, working together, and growing a passion for the game of soccer. We always take the field to do our best and hopefully to be successful, but the game result is the least important factor we use to measure success or assess a player’s development at these ages!

2018G U8 Fall Season 2025

August 7, 2025 – October 26, 2025
Fall Training Days:
Sunday – 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Monday – 5:40 pm – 6:50 pm
Thursday – 5:40 pm – 6:50 pm
Training Location: Polar Lakes Park 1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake MN 55110

TCSL League: Games on Saturday or Sunday
Tournaments: NSC Fall Cup & TCSL Festival

October 27 – November 15: Break

Futsal:

November 16, 2025 – December 22, 2025
Futsal – WBL HS North

Winter/Spring Summer Season (2026):

January 4, 2026 – April 20, 2026
Training Days and Times: TBD
Location: TCO Garden

April 20, 2026 – July 12, 2026
Sunday – 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Monday – 5:40 pm – 6:50 pm
Thursday – 5:40 pm – 6:50 pm

2017G – U9 Fall Season 2025

August 7, 2025 – October 26, 2025
Fall Training Days:
Sunday – 5:30 pm – 6:40 pm
Monday – 6:50 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday – 6:50 pm – 8:00 pm
Training Location: Polar Lakes Park 1280 Hammond Rd, White Bear Lake MN 55110

Competition: TCSL League: Games on Saturday or Sunday
Competition: NSC Fall Cup & TCSL Festival

October 27 – November 15: Break

Futsal:

November 16, 2025 – December 22, 2025
Futsal – WBL HS North

Winter/Spring Summer Season (2026):

January 4, 2026 – April 20, 2026
Training Days and Times: TBD

April 20, 2026 – July 12, 2026
Sunday – 5:30 pm – 6:40 pm
Monday – 6:50 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday – 6:50 pm – 8:00 pm

Tournaments: TBD

2016G – U10 Fall Season

August 7, 2025 – October 26, 2025
Fall Training Days:
Sunday – 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday – 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Wednesday – 6:20 pm – 7:40 pm
TCSL League: Games on Saturday or Sunday
Tournaments: NSC Fall Cup & TCSL Festival

October 27 – November 15: Break

Futsal:

November 16, 2025 – December 22, 2025
Futsal – WBL HS North

Winter/Spring Summer Season (2026)

January 4, 2026 – April 20, 2026
Training days and times – TBD
Location: TCO Garden

April 20, 2026 – July 12, 2026
Sunday – 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday – 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Wednesday – 6:20 pm – 7:40 pm
Tournaments: TBD

Cost:
$995 Full Year
$450 Fall Season
$650 Spring/Summer Season
Cost Includes: TCSL League Fee, Fall NSC Cup, TCSL Festival NSC Spring Cup, NSC All American,
Player pass, Winter Indoor Training, Outdoor Field rental, Coaching fees, Background checks,
Cost Does not Include: Adidas Uniform – every two years.
There are no additional fees to participate in this program.

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Pre ECNL & ECNL RL U11-U19

Girls ECNL RL – Twin Cities – U11 – U19

INTRODUCTIONExpectationscampsTryouts

Manitou FC Girls compete in the ECNL RL—Twin Cities League for the U11 to U19 age groups.
This league is a team-based competition where the winners advance to the ECNL Regional
League postseason.

Manitou FC Girls will participate in the U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, and U19 age groups.
Additionally, our Pre-ECNL RL Academy program starts at U11 – U12, and Pre-ECNL RL—Youth Academy starts at U8 – U10.

Reasons to Participate in ECNL RL – Twin Cities League:

  • Provides opportunities for players to be showcased to college coaches.
  • Teams can be promoted or relegated based on their performance, ensuring the highest level of competition.
  • League winners advance to ECNL RL – Playoffs.
  • ECNL RL – Twin Cities minimizes travel demands for families while ensuring that teams are matched against opponents of similar skill levels.
  • Allows players a “seasonal break” to play for their local high school team.

It is essential for players and parents to understand the expectations associated with participating in a Manitou FC ECNL RL – Twin Cities League. The following overviews for each age group have been created to provide detailed information, allowing families to plan accordingly. The Girls ECNL Regional League Twin Cities is an extension of the Elite Clubs National League, offering competitive conference play and a pathway to ECNL RL National events. Manitou FC offers teams in each age group of the ECNL RL – Twin Cities. 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.

Girls ECNL RL – Twin Cities League U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
AreaU13 – U14
Training & CompetitionF: Train 3 – 4X per Week + ECNL RL + USYS Midwest League
W: Train 3 – 4x per week + ECNL RL
S: Train 3 – 4x per week + ECNL RL
League PlayECNL RL – Twin Cities League + USYS Midwest League Fall
TournamentsNSC Fall Cup, USYS State Cup, ECNL RL Playoffs*, USA CUP
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 3 – 4x per week + ECNL RL – Twin Cities
S: Train 3-4x per week + ECNL RL – Twin Cities
TournamentsNSC Fall College Showcase, ECNL RL Playoffs*, ECNL RL Showcase
Training LocationsTCO Garden, Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake HS North
CommunicationPlayer/Parent to Coach
KeyF = Fall W = Winter S = Summer

ECNL RL – Tryout Prep Camp

Summer Skills Training Academy

Location: White Bear Lake HS North Campus – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Cost: Free

U8 – U12: 2019 – 2014
July 14, 15, 19, and 20
2019 – 2016: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
2015 – 2014: 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm


U13 – U15: 2013, 2012, 2011
2013, 2014, 2015
July 20 – 8:15am – 10:15am
July 21 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
July 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm


U16 – U19: 2010, 2009, 2008/07
July 20 – 10:30 – 12:30 pm
July 21 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
July 22 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm

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Orange Level U11-U19

Orange Level (U11-U19)

INTRODUCTIONExpectationstryoutsCamps

Our Manitou FC Orange teams compete within Twin Cities Soccer League, Regional or State competition levels. These leagues offer different levels of play to accommodate the commitment levels, individual maturation, physical growth, and playing abilities of our teams, especially important for players U19 and younger. 
 
In addition to league play, we participate in the following tournament competitions: NSC Fall Cup, NSC Spring Cup, USA Cup Weekend, and USA Cup Week.

It is important that players and parents have an understanding of the expectations that participation on a Manitou FC team requires. The following age group overviews have been developed to provide as much information as
possible so that families can plan accordingly. Manitou FC supports multi-sport athletes within EA, Orange, and Green Team levels and asks that any athlete having such conflicts, especially during the winter season training program, communicate directly with your team’s coach to coordinate schedules and attendance. If you have any questions about the player expectations or would like further clarification about age-group programming, please send an email to Edi Buro, Manitou FC Sporting Director, at SportingDirector@ManitouFC.org.

Girls Orange Level U11 – U19
AreaU11, U12, U13, U14
Training & CompetitionF: Train 3x per Week + Twin Cities League
W: Train 3x per week + NSC League
S: Train 3 x per week + Twin Cities League
League PlayTwin Cities League – Regional, State
Tournaments3 – 4 Minnesota 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 3x per week + NSC League
S: Train 3x per week + Twin Cities League
Tournaments3 – 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

Location: White Bear Lake HS North Campus – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110


Cost: Free


U8 – U12: 2019 – 2014
July 14, 15, 19, and 20
2019 – 2016: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
2015 – 2014: 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm


U13 – U15: 2013, 2012, 2011
2013, 2014, 2015

July 20 – 8:15am – 10:15am
July 21 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
July 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm


U16 – U19: 2010, 2009, 2008/07
July 20 – 10:30 – 12:30 pm
July 21 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
July 22 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm

ECNL RL – Tryout Prep Camp
Skills Training –

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Green Level U11-U19

Green Level (U11-U19)

INTRODUCTIONExpectationstryoutsCamps

Our Manitou FC Green Level Teams compete within the Twin Cities Soccer League, State or Cities competition levels. These leagues offer different levels of play to accommodate the commitment levels, individual maturation, physical growth, and playing abilities of our teams, especially important for players U19 and younger. 
 
In addition to league play we participate in the following tournament competitions: NSC Fall Cup, NSC Spring Cup, USA Cup Weekend or USA Cup Week.

It is important that players and parents have an understanding of the expectations that participation on a Manitou
FC team requires. The following age group overviews have been developed to provide as much information as
possible so families can plan accordingly. Manitou FC supports multi-sport athletes within ECNL RL, Orange and
Green Team levels and asks that any athlete having such conflicts, especially during the winter season training
program, communicate directly with your team’s coach to coordinate schedules and attendance.

If you have any questions about the player expectations or would like further clarification about age-group programming, please send an email to Edi Buro, Manitou FC Sporting Director, at SportingDirector@ManitouFC.org.

Girls Green Level U11 – U19
AreaU11, U12, U13, U14
Training & CompetitionF: Train 2X per Week + Twin Cities League
W: Train 2X per week + NSC League
S: Train 2X per week + Twin Cities League
League PlayTwin Cities League – Regional, State
Tournaments3 – 4 Minnesota 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 2x per week + NSC League
S: Train 2x per week + Twin Cities League
Tournaments3 – 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

Location: White Bear Lake HS North Campus – 5040 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110


Cost: Free


U8 – U12: 2019 – 2014
July 14, 15, 19, and 20
2019 – 2016: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
2015 – 2014: 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm


U13 – U15: 2013, 2012, 2011
2013, 2014, 2015

July 20 – 8:15am – 10:15am
July 21 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
July 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm


U16 – U19: 2010, 2009, 2008/07
July 20 – 10:30 – 12:30 pm
July 21 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
July 22 – 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm

ECNL RL – Tryout Prep Camp
Skills Training –

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Girls WPSL

GIRLS WPSL U17+

INTRODUCTIONPROGRAM DETAILS

Manitou FC’s player pathway provides for female athletes who are looking to compete on a senior amateur level within the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Competing within the Northern Conference, players age U17-U19 and older (college age) are eligible for team selection. Home games are played at the athletic complex at White Bear Lake High School North Campus. 

Since its establishment in 1998, the Women’s Premier Soccer League has been the pinnacle platform for advancing player development in the United States at the amateur level. Through its 25-year history, the WPSL has grown into a leading advocate for women’s soccer by creating multiple avenues for developmental opportunities, including the WPSL International Combine and the WPSL U21 league. 

As of 2023, the WPSL is still the longest-active women’s soccer league in the United States and with a membership of 130 teams, it’s also the largest women’s soccer league in the world.  Its national footprint stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific and down to the Gulf with teams in 31 of the 50 U.S. states. The WPSL holds a 15.7% annual growth rate and has averaged 31 expansion teams each season since 2016. 

Adhering to its mission of providing the highest level of development opportunities, WPSL team rosters consist of elite female players from collegiate, post-collegiate, international, and standout prep athletes. The average age of a WPSL player is 20.7 years old. Sixty-nine percent of WPSL players are rostered on teams from their hometown’s metro area and 92% of the WPSL’s collegiate athletes play for NCAA member institutions.

Notable alumnae who’ve honed their talents in the WPSL include NCAA All-Americans, MAC Hermann Trophy recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees, Olympic Medalists, World Cup Winners, NWSL Champions, and Ballon d’Or recipients. 

The WPSL is sanctioned by the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) – an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the ruling body of soccer in the United States. 

Roster: TBD
Game Schedule:
TBD
Cost:
$475 (2023-2024 Season Pricing)

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