The Minnesota United Development Academy today announced the roster for its first U13 and U14 boys teams. The athletes on the rosters come to the team from 14 different clubs around the Twin Cities and include 22 players who have participated in the MYSA Olympic Development Program. Preseason begins on Monday, August 7, for the two squads with the first Development Academy match of the season set for Saturday, September 9 at the National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine. The NSC is the official training ground of Minnesota United FC for both the Academy and First Team.

"After a year of planning, meeting with club Directors and assembling staff we are eager to begin our Development Academy with the U13 and U14 age groups,” said Academy Director Tim Carter. "The players selected in our first Academy intake will lead the way as we grow and develop our Academy over the next few years. The players come from over 14 different youth clubs in the Twin Cities and represent the diverse population found in our state."