NSC Spring Cup

Click here for the 2024 Schedules/Results Link

Scheduling requests are due Friday April 4. Please email the Tournament Director with any questions.

2025 NSC Spring Cup Schedule will be posted no later than Monday, April 28th, by 5PM.

Please note:

• All metro area teams should be prepared to play games starting Friday at 3 p.m.
• All non-metro teams should be prepared to play games starting Saturday at 8 a.m.
• All Jamboree teams should be prepared to play games starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning

Registration Deadline – April 4, 2025

Required Forms Deadline – April 18, 2025

Please click here for the Required Forms Information and Details. All steps must be completed by the required forms deadline.

• Start by adding players to your tournament roster using the link below.
  • Spring Cup Team Manager Account Link.
• Required Forms includes completing the NSC Roster, Player Waivers, Submit/Upload Travel Documentation (if applicable), and Submit/Upload Current Player Passes).  

Final Team Check-in – All teams are required to send one (1) team representative to check-in 90 minutes prior to the team’s first game.

• Location: Welcome Center Building (1750 105th Ave NE Blaine, 55449) 
• Time: 90 Min. Prior to the team’s first scheduled game.  
• What is needed? Physical laminated player and coach passes are required at check-in and before each game, along with any outstanding documents needed for the event.
• Pro Tips:
  • Anyone (Coach, Manager, Parent, etc.) can check in for the team at Final Team Check-in. 
  • Arrange player passes in the same order as your roster to ensure you have all passes and for a faster check-in. 

US Club Soccer Teams

• All non-Minnesota teams must provide a copy of their official US Club Soccer roster by the deadline.
• View the US Club Soccer Tournament Hosting Application below.
  • 2025 Application to Host Tournament

US Youth Soccer Teams

• Request Official State Roster and Travel Documentation (Not required for Minnesota MYSA teams )
  • Contact your USYS state association for an official state roster and Notification-to-Travel to a USYS sanctioned tournament. Copy of approved travel permit and state roster must be on file before Final Team Check-in.
  • 2025 Application to Host Tournament

United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA)

• Must provide an official state roster from association
• Certificate of Insurance
  • Must be on file before Final Team Check-in.

Canadian Teams

• Request Team Notification-to-Travel and Official Province/Club Roster
  • Contact your province/club for official state roster and Notification-to-Travel to a USYS sanctioned tournament. Copy of approved travel permit and province/club roster must be on file before Final Team Check-in.
  • 2023 Application to Host Tournament provides information necessary to complete your province’s notification-to-travel application.

Please see the age categories for the tournament.

Coaches from around the region scout individual 15U-19U players through a program designed to display a player’s talents for opportunities to play college soccer.

Questions? Contact Lucas Camargo at 763.717.3231 or email lcamargo@nscsports.org.

Registration
Please click the link below to register if you are a college coach who would like to attend this year’s tournament.

May 2-4, 2025
NSC Spring Cup

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50-minute games
Four-game guarantee, no playoffs
No standings or scores kept
One official per game
7v7 format
All players receive a gift

50-minute games; 60-minute finals
World Cup groups, top teams advance to playoffs
Three-game guarantee
One official per game
7v7 format
1st and 2nd place teams receive medals

50-minute games; 60-minute finals
World Cup groups, top teams advance to playoffs
Three-game guarantee
One official per game
11U teams play 9v9 format
12U teams may play 9v9 or 11v11 format
1st and 2nd place teams receive medals

60-minute games; 70 minute finals
World Cup groups, top teams advance to playoffs
Three-game guarantee
Three officials per game
11v11 format
1st and 2nd place teams receive medals

Each player who is on first or second place team will receive a medal and coach will receive a trophy.

Refund Policy

Refunds will not be issued. Teams dropping from the tournament prior to April 04, 2025 will receive a voucher in the amount of the team fee paid. The voucher is valid within one year of the event and can be used for the following NSC tournaments Using the voucher is based on availability and does not guarantee acceptance into the event.

• NSC College Showcase
• NSC Kickoff Challenge
• NSC Spring Cup
• USA CUP Qualifier Minnesota
• NSC All American
• NSC Fall Cup

Teams dropping from the tournament on or after April 04 will not receive a voucher

Weather Cancellation Policy. If cancellation of the entire tournament occurs due to spring weather conditions, each team will receive a refund in the amount of the tournament fees or a voucher to be used at future NSC events. This does not apply to weather delays, shortened, rescheduled games and/or cancellation of tournament games after the event has begun.

Event Cancellation Policy. The following policy will be enacted IF an event hosted by the National Sports Center MUST be canceled by the directives of the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Department of Health. Please know that our top priority on making decisions moving forward will be the safety and health of our players, coaches, referees, employees, and fans. Team will receive a refund for your event entry.

• Team registration refunds will be processed at 100% of the registration total. Refunds will be credited to your account *Please note that if a team elects to drop prior to the event cancellation, the above refund policy will be in effect. This includes teams making their own decision to withdraw prior to the potential cancellation. If a customer (club, team, individual) is required to quarantine due to illness or exposure to the COVID-19 virus, and are unable to participate for this reason, a refund will not be issued unless done within the parameters of the existing policy.

The National Sports Center has frequent opportunities for competitive vendors to support campus events. Please apply by completing the request form below to be considered for an event. The National Sports Center will contact you upon receipt of your completed document. 

Vendor Request Form

NOTE: Submitting this form does NOT guarantee that you will be selected as a vendor. 

The National Sports Center thanks you for your interest in doing business with us.