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Minnesota Conference Qualifier

OVERVIEW
Minnesota Conference Qualifier (MNCQ)  is open for 13U and older teams and is the most competitive state league.

Teams in this league are expected to compete in Minnesota State Cup, and/or USYS National League.

FORMAT & TIERS
MN1 is a results-based league that begins at 13U with qualification being at 12U. Any team can enter Division I ("self-select") at any age group. Teams must earn a spot in the MNCQ by performing well in Division I. 

TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Each team is responsible for providing accurate contact information to MYSA. Only listed team contacts and club officials may communicate with MYSA regarding team, league, and game issues. 


Summer 2023

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

August 8: Team registration opens
August 29: 15U and up team registration deadline at 11:59 p.m.
September 12: 15U and up league schedules published to clubs and teams; field and referee assigning begins; team-to-team rescheduling period begins
October 28: All 13U & 14U teams due by 11:59 p.m.
November 14: 13U & 14U league schedules published to clubs and teams; field and referee assigning begins; team-to-team rescheduling period begins
March 20: Team-to-team rescheduling period ends
March 29: Field assignments and game times locked at 11:59 p.m.
April 3: All league games may begin
July 16: Last day of league play
July 29: Club tryouts may begin for 11U and older


Spring/Summer Playing Nights

Boys Girls
Age Primary Secondary Age Primary Secondary
9U/10U Monday Wednesday 9U/10U Wednesday Monday
11U/12U Tuesday Thursday 11U/12U Thursday Tuesday
13U/14U Monday Wednesday 13U/14U Wednesday Monday
15U/16U Tuesday Thursday 15U/16U Thursday Tuesday
17U/18U Monday Wednesday 17U/18U Wednesday Monday

Helpful Links

Minnesota State Cup

The US Youth Soccer Minnesota State Cup is a tournament designed to select the Minnesota league team or Midwest Regional team at each age level and gender to represent Minnesota at the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships.

Learn more

Presidents Cup

US Youth Soccer Minnesota Presidents Cup gives Minnesota Youth Soccer teams an alternative to the Minnesota State Cup and a chance to play against teams of similar abilities for the goal of State, Regional and National titles.

Learn more