Minnesota Thunder Academy Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Minnesota Thunder Academy (MTA) operates as a non-profit youth soccer development organization based in Richfield, Minnesota. It is the only Minnesota member of both the Boys and Girls Elite Clubs National League, signaling its role within the top tier of youth soccer in the state, and it has contributed to the development of players who advance to college, professional soccer, and national teams. The organization emphasizes preparing athletes for success beyond the field, providing support structures and scholarships—about one in ten of its athletes receive financial aid to pursue their ambitions. In addition to its core development programs, MTA has supported a Women’s Premier Soccer League team comprised of alumni and current players, with notable achievement in its inaugural WPSL season as Northern Conference Champions. A recent development involves a collaboration with InSports Foundation to host a free soccer camp at the Winter Park Eden Prairie facility, reflecting community outreach and youth engagement outside its primary training activities.