by NSC Admin | Sep 7, 2023 | Cleats
Canada may be known for its maple syrup and stunning landscapes, but it’s time to add “soccer showdowns” to the list of Canadian delights. The Target USA CUP Qualifier Canada is an electrifying youth soccer tournament that brings teams from all over...
by NSC Admin | Aug 30, 2023 | Cleats, Sports, Photos, USA CUP, USA CUP Photos, Recruitment, USA CUP Qualifiers
The first Target USA CUP Qualifier on the road to Target USA CUP 2024 kicked off in Salt Lake City, Utah this past weekend with 8 teams earning free player fees to USA CUP next July! We’d like to thank all the teams who participated in this event ranging from...
by NSC Admin | Jul 21, 2023 | Cleats, USA CUP, USA CUP Photos
Target USA CUP is known for having over 18,000 players from many different countries and states. This brings many styles of play and cultures from all around the globe. The one thing we can guarantee that they have in common though, is their passion for the...
by Molly Scarborough | Jul 19, 2023 | Cleats, Sports, Daily Kick, USA CUP
Speak Up at Target USA CUP is serving three main pillars around mental health – expanding awareness, increasing education, and connecting with community organizers. To build on this, the U.S. Center for Mental Health & Sport (USC-MHS) is offering its ACT!...
by NSC Admin | Jun 15, 2023 | Cleats
The 2023 All American Cup brought teams from around the upper Midwest and Canada for a competitive, fun-filled weekend at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. This was a fantastic opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills while in preparation for Target...
by NSC Admin | May 8, 2023 | Cleats, Photos
The NSC Boys’ College Showcase, held from April 21-23, 2023, was a phenomenal event that gave male athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents to college coaches from across the country. The event was attended by a significant number of college coaches...
by NSC Admin | May 8, 2023 | Cleats
The NSC Girls’ College Showcase took place from April 14-16, 2023 at the National Sports Center. The showcase featured high-level competition and was attended by a large number of college coaches both in person and online. Thank you to all the coaches who...
by NSC Admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Photos, Cleats
The National Sports Center hosted the annual March Mayhem tournament on Sunday, March 5th in the M Health Fairview Dome. More than 70 teams competed in 121 games throughout the day, making it the largest March Mayhem to date. Congratulations to the winning teams and...
by NSC Admin | Feb 17, 2023 | USA CUP, Cleats, Photos
The second Target USA CUP Texas Qualifier wrapped up on Sunday with 14 teams earning free player fees to USA CUP in July. We want to thank all the teams who participated in this tournament. Your passion, hard work, and sportsmanship made this event a memorable one,...
by NSC Admin | Feb 8, 2023 | Cleats
With recent memories of mud-caked snow on the ground, adult soccer in Minnesota feels like a distant pipe dream, right? Wrong. We can’t make summer come faster, but we can provide an opportunity to keep your soccer skills fresh in a fun, indoor environment. Of course,...
by NSC Admin | Feb 7, 2023 | NSC Campus, Cleats
The National Sports Center is excited to roll out a new adaptive division for its annual March Mayhem Indoor Soccer Tournament. The division, which carries the same rules as other divisions in the tournament, has been created to reach a new audience of soccer players...
by NSC Admin | Jan 13, 2023 | Cleats
The National Sports Center ended 2022 on a high note with the annual 5v5 Holiday Classic, which took place December 27-30. Both youth and adult divisions showed up with impressive competition and festive energy. All in all, 18 teams went home as division champions....
by NSC Admin | Dec 5, 2022 | Upcoming Events, NSC Campus, Cleats
If you’re looking for opportunities to get noticed by college coaches from across the country, chances are you’ve come across soccer combines in your search. Similar to a college showcase, combines offer exposure to college coaches and the chance to create...
by NSC Admin | Nov 18, 2022 | Cleats
The 2022 Fall College Showcase launched us into dome season last weekend. With college coaches from all across the midwest in attendance, competition was high and the passion was palpable. Special thanks to all of the players who showcased their skills in last...
by NSC Admin | Nov 2, 2022 | Cleats
This year’s spooky season ended with one of the National Sports Center’s most fun tournaments: Kick or Treat! Competing teams brought their A-game and showed up in some of the most clever costumes we’ve seen to date. Check out some of our favorite...
by NSC Admin | Oct 24, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats
The third annual Soktoberfest Adult Soccer Tournament kicked off from October 15-16 in the National Sports Center Stadium. Teams in their 30s and 60s alike competed for their division’s cash prize. Thank you players for coming out to compete, and ...
by NSC Admin | Sep 30, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats
The 2022 Fall Cup Girls’ Tournament rang in autumn at the National Sports Center campus last weekend. 122 teams competed in the tournament, including clubs from Canada, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
by NSC Admin | Aug 17, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats, Photos
Last Wednesday, the 7th annual Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game took place in the National Sports Center Stadium. The East and West All-Star teams, consisting of 40 players with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics athletes) and without intellectual...
by NSC Admin | Jul 11, 2022 | Cleats, USA CUP, USA CUP Photos
Target USA CUP kicked off with our weekend tournament which began on Friday, July 8 and concluded this evening after a 2 hour weather delay. With referees and players from 19 countries and 25 states, Target USA CUP its 36th tournament after it’s first tournament...
by NSC Admin | Jul 10, 2022 | Cleats, Sports, USA CUP, USA CUP Photos
Over the past three days, soccer players from around the world played in the Target USA CUP Weekend Tournament at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. The Weekend Tournament took place June 8-10 before the larger, week-long tournament, which is scheduled to begin...
by NSC Admin | Jul 9, 2022 | Cleats, USA CUP, USA CUP Photos
Day two kicked off with plenty of action and an endless amount of smiles.
by NSC Admin | Jun 15, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats
With 350 teams representing eight states and provinces, the NSC All American Cup filled every corner of the campus with high energy, competitive soccer and a variety of summer treats. As the National Sports Center photographer, my job is to capture special moments at...
by NSC Admin | Jun 10, 2022 | Cleats, Entertainment, Sports, Photos, Lifestyle, NSC Campus
We held our 2nd Intro to Sports Day at the National Sports Center where children ages 2 and up are able to try different sports for free for the day. Some of the sports your kiddos could try are Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball and volleyball! Check out the...
by NSC Admin | Jun 3, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats, Sports, Photos
Kickin’ off summer at nsc cup Memorial Day weekend was full of soccer at the National Sports Center, with U10 through U19 divisions competing in the 28th annual NSC Cup Memorial Day tournament. Congratulations to the tournament champions, and thank you to all...
by NSC Admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Cleats, Daily Kick, USA CUP, Target USA CUP Midweek Buzz
Internationals Forms & Fees Activities Thank you! Welcome to the MidWeek Buzz! Your once a week Pre-Target USA CUP updates and buzz! Internationals are back! Target USA CUP is proud to announce that after a crazy 2 years, international teams will be back on the...
by NSC Admin | Dec 15, 2021 | Cleats, Sports, Upcoming Events, Lifestyle, NSC Campus
What is futsal? Futsal is a pared-down version of outdoor soccer played indoors, on a smaller field and with fewer players (five-a-side). The term ‘futsal’ stems from the Spanish or Portuguese word for “soccer” and the French or Spanish word for “room”—fútbol de salón...
by NSC Admin | Apr 29, 2021 | USA CUP, Lifestyle, Cleats, Entertainment
Leading up to this year’s Target USA CUP, National Sports Center (NSC) staff will share recipes from participating teams around the world. We thought it would make the most sense to start with a popular Minnesota treat! While Lefse is a traditional Norwegian...
by NSC Admin | Jul 14, 2020 | Lifestyle, Cleats
In soccer, endurance is key. It’s a sport of strength, agility and speed; a successful player will need all three. In a single game, players are constantly traveling for 90+ minutes and could run up to 8 miles. For this extended period of exercise, you’re going to...
by NSC Admin | Sep 22, 2019 | Sports, Photos, Cleats, Entertainment
If you’ve ever wondered what Ultimate Frisbee is like, you’re not alone.Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact, self-officiating team sport. Yes, you read that right: self-officiating.For someone who normally watches soccer or football, this sounds crazy. How...
by NSC Admin | Jul 8, 2019 | NSC Campus, Cleats
Big news for the National Sports Center! We’ve changed our outdoor field naming system. As of July 2019, all outdoor fields at the NSC campus are identified by number and all parking lots are identified by single letter. Click the map to view a full-size PDF...
