2025 SEASON INFORMATION
ABOUT METRO ALLIANCE LEAGUE
We are a Minnesota Based and operated Division One team-based league designed for committed and competitive teams that would have previously participated in MYSA C1, MYSA Premier II, or MYSA League One. Sanctioned by MYSA, the Metro Alliance is part of the US Youth Soccer merit-based pathway and serves as an alternative to US Club Soccer's "NPL," "Local National," "Local Regional" levels of play.
LEAGUE SCHEDULING
Teams will be scheduled for a minimum of 8 games and a maximum of 10 games within a 13-week window (April, May, and June), allowing for proper training and focus on other competitions. Teams will have a balanced schedule of home and away games. Clubs and teams will cooperate to reschedule games based on the needs of the away team. To mitigate travel, neutral games are possible, and the Metro Alliance League will assist in facilitating a host and ensuring a fair process.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP in the Metro Alliance League & the Merit-Based US Youth Soccer System
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Cup Access: Teams are eligible for the Minnesota State Cup or Presidents Cup.
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USYS Player Passing: Facilitates participation in tournaments, as well as player movement and development.
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Teams: Based on results, teams can elevate to higher USYS levels, including the Midwest and Great Lakes Conferences of the USYS National League.
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Strengthening Youth Soccer: Contributes to the strengthening of US Youth Soccer throughout Minnesota.
2025 SEASON - REGISTRATION LEAGUE PROCESS
1. Reserve Your Team(s): Send your interest and a list of potential teams to leagues@soccermn.com. Information will be shared with clubs/teams as brackets develop. Secure team membership by February 1 by completing Step #1 “TeaCreation” in all intended flights for Boys or Girls teams in ages 13U through 18/19U.2. Team Creation: The Club Registrar creates teams in the MYSA Sports Connect Platform before the deadline.3. Payment: We will confirm all entries with clubs, who will then be invoiced based on the published costs (below).4. Scheduling: Takes place in February with a draft of opponents in a weekly format (e.g., Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, etc.).days in the following order:5. Final Schedule: Published on or about March 15 after teams customize their schedules with opponents, prioritizing game 1. Saturdays2. Sundays3. Tuesdays4. Any day/date both teams agree upon or as arbitrated by the league.
SEASON COSTS
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MYSA/USYS Registration (per player): $10 – completed and directly billed by MYSA
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Adult Admin/Background Check (per coach or manager): $19 – completed and directly billed by MYSA
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Team Fee: $270 – Invoiced and payable to Metro Alliance League
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League Roster Fee (per player): $12– Invoiced and payable to Metro Alliance League
What is the level?
This league is for teams that if in the past, would have been placed in Classic 1, Premier II, Minnesota League One or the top flight of other local leagues. This will also be the entry point for younger teams that wish to pursue the former Premier I level and now seek US Youth Soccer regional and national level league and cups play.
When does the league take place?
The Metro Alliance will include one season per year (Spring-Summer). The Spring Summer Season is for each age flight in ages 13U through 18/19U.
What is the format?
When and where possible, scheduling will be formed by geographic. Spring-Summer season will have brackets of teams ideally with eight games, once a week, in a 8-week calendar that will kickoff in late April and conclude before the 4th of July holiday.