Elite Academy League U13-U19
ELITE ACADEMY LEAGUE U13-U19
About the Elite Academy League
Launched in the 2020-21 season, the Elite Academy League (EAL) is comprised of over seventy-five member clubs who represent their market within a regional conference against other like-minded clubs who seek a higher level of competition to enhance their player development initiatives within their boy’s programs. Today, the EAL is comprised of seven conferences spanning the country with the Midwest the most recent area of expansion.
Why Participate in the Elite Academy League:
A platform of competition that provides our club with an enhanced environment for player development by providing the following:
- League structure and policies support Manitou FC’s player development plans.
- Provides more balanced competition against other like-minded clubs.
- Allows players a “seasonal break” to play for their local high school team.
- Provides a regional program of competition over several months of the year.
- League calendar helps coaches build each age group’s annual training plan.
- Exposure is provided to players looking to continue their soccer journey.
Club & Team Participation Expectations
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, Green and Black 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 email Edi Buro, Manitou FC Sporting Director, at SportingDirector@ManitouFC.org.
| Boys EA Level U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19 | |
| Area | U13 – U14 |
| Training & Competition | F: Train 3X per Week + EA +Twin Cities League W: Train 3X per week + EA S: Train 3X per week + EA + Twin Cities League |
| League Play | Elite Academy League, Twin Cities League |
| Tournaments | 4-5 Minnesota Events |
| Training Locations | TCO Garden, Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake HS North |
| Communication | Player/Parent to Coach |
| Key | F=Fall W=Winter S= Summer |
| Area | U15, U16, U17, U18/19 |
| Training & Competition | F: Minnesota High School W: Train 3x per week + Twin Cities League S: Train 3x per week + Twin Cities League |
| Tournaments | 4 – 5 Minnesota Events |
| Training Locations | TCO Garden, Polar Lakes Park, White Bear Lake HS North |
| Communication | Player/Parent to Coach |
| Key | F=Fall W=Winter S= Summer |
TCSL League Travel: Minnesota
EA League Travel: Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida (Showcase)
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
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