Minnesota United Academy Announces 2023-2024 MLS Next Schedule
September 1, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Minnesota United FC News Release
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota United Academy announced today the schedules for the U15, U17 and U19 MLS NEXT 2023/24 seasons. All three of the Loons youth teams begin regular-season action this weekend, starting with games against Lou Fusz Athletic on Saturday, Sept. 2 at the National Sports Center Stadium in Blaine, Minnesota.
All MNUFC Academy games are open to the public and fans are encouraged to come support the players at home matches throughout the regular season. For tomorrow's opening matches, the U19s will play at 9:00 a.m., the U17s at 11:00 a.m. and the U15s at 1:00 p.m. CT.
Each Academy team will play a slate of games comprised of both league play and MLS NEXT Flex competitions, which provide the squads paths to qualifying for larger, national tournaments throughout the season. These tournaments include MLS NEXT Fest, MLS NEXT Flex, the Generation Adidas Cup and the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs & Showcase. The dates and locations of the above tournaments are to be determined at a future date.
Minnesota United Academy's regular-season matches, seen listed below, consist of primarily regionally-based opponents across two playing periods: The first half of the campaign will run during the Autumn season from September through November of 2023. After a winter break, the 2023/24 season will continue its second half, running from February until May of 2024.
Key Matchups & Dates
Season Opener vs. Lou Fusz Athletic - Sept. 2 | Blaine, Minnesota
U15s & U17s at Austin FC - Sept. 30 | Austin, Texas
U15s & U17s vs. FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew - March 16, 17 | Blaine, Minnesota
U19s at Indy Eleven - Nov. 12 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Below are the MNUFC Academy 2023/24 schedules, with dates, times and locations subject to change throughout the season:
U15
Date Opponent Competition
September 2 vs. Lou Fusz Athletic MLS NEXT Flex
September 16 vs. Shattuck-St. Mary's MLS NEXT Flex
September 23 at Chicago Fire FC MLS NEXT Flex
September 30 at Austin FC League
October 7 vs. Michigan Wolves MLS NEXT Flex
October 8 vs. Vardar MLS NEXT Flex
October 14 vs. Michigan Jaguars MLS NEXT Flex
October 21 at St. Louis CITY SC League
October 22 at St. Louis Scott Gallagher MLS NEXT Flex
October 28 vs. FC United Soccer Club MLS NEXT Flex
October 29 vs. FC Cincinnati League
November 4 vs. FC Dallas League
November 12 at Indy Eleven MLS NEXT Flex
November 19 vs. Columbus Crew League
February 17 vs. Chicago Fire FC League
February 18 vs. Sockers FC MLS NEXT Flex
March 2 at Sporting Kansas City League
March 3 at St. Louis CITY SC MLS NEXT Flex
March 9 at Midwest United MLS NEXT Flex
March 16 vs. FC Cincinnati MLS NEXT Flex
March 17 vs. Columbus Crew MLS NEXT Flex
April 27 at FC Cincinnati League
April 28 at Columbus Crew League
May 4 vs. Houston Dynamo FC League
May 5 vs. St. Louis CITY SC League
May 25 at Chicago Fire FC League
U17
Date Opponent Competition
September 2 vs. Lou Fusz Athletic MLS NEXT Flex
September 16 vs. Shattuck-St. Mary's MLS NEXT Flex
September 23 at Chicago Fire FC MLS NEXT Flex
September 30 at Austin FC League
October 7 vs. Michigan Wolves MLS NEXT Flex
October 8 vs. Vardar MLS NEXT Flex
October 14 vs. Michigan Jaguars MLS NEXT Flex
October 21 at St. Louis CITY SC League
October 22 at St. Louis Scott Gallagher MLS NEXT Flex
October 28 vs. FC United Soccer Club MLS NEXT Flex
October 29 vs. FC Cincinnati League
November 4 vs. FC Dallas League
November 12 at Indy Eleven MLS NEXT Flex
November 19 vs. Columbus Crew League
February 17 vs. Chicago Fire FC League
February 18 vs. Sockers FC MLS NEXT Flex
March 2 at Sporting Kansas City League
March 3 at St. Louis CITY SC MLS NEXT Flex
March 9 at Midwest United MLS NEXT Flex
March 16 vs. FC Cincinnati MLS NEXT Flex
March 17 vs. Columbus Crew MLS NEXT Flex
April 27 at FC Cincinnati League
April 28 at Columbus Crew League
May 4 vs. Houston Dynamo FC League
May 5 vs. St. Louis CITY SC League
May 25 at Chicago Fire FC League
U19
Date Opponent Competition
September 2 vs. Lou Fusz Athletic MLS NEXT Flex
September 16 at SC Wave MLS NEXT Flex
September 17 at Bavarian United SC MLS NEXT Flex
September 23 at Chicago Fire FC MLS NEXT Flex
September 24 at FC United Soccer Club League
September 30 vs. Shattuck-St. Mary's MLS NEXT Flex
October 7 vs. Michigan Wolves League
October 8 vs. Vardar MLS NEXT Flex
October 14 vs. Michigan Jaguars MLS NEXT Flex
October 15 vs. Indy Eleven League
October 22 at St. Louis Scott Gallagher MLS NEXT Flex
October 28 vs. FC United Soccer Club MLS NEXT Flex
November 12 at Indy Eleven MLS NEXT Flex
November 18 vs. Midwest United League
February 17 vs. Chicago Fire FC League
February 18 vs. Sockers FC MLS NEXT Flex
March 2 at Michigan Wolves MLS NEXT Flex
March 3 at Vardar League
March 9 at Midwest United MLS NEXT Flex
March 17 vs. SC Wave League
April 14 vs. St. Louis Scott Gallagher League
April 21 at Shattuck-St. Mary's League
May 25 at Chicago Fire FC League
May 26 at Sockers FC League
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