Minnesota Dutch Lions FC
EIN: # for-profit LLC · Tax status: tax status not yet verified
Overview
Founded in 2025 as the eleventh and newest club in the Dutch Lions Capital Group network. Based in Rochester, Minnesota. This is a rebrand of Rochester United FC. Operates a women’s semi-professional team in the WPSL.
Rochester United FC’s historical WPSL record: 15-25-12.
Teams & Players
- Women’s Team: WPSL (2nd tier women’s).
- Tryouts offered for youth and adult players (U-age groups, $20 tryout fee). Assessment includes passing, finishing, positional awareness, tactical understanding, and 11v11 match scenarios.
League Affiliations
- WPSL (women’s)
No ECNL, MLS NEXT, or Girls Academy affiliation.
Competitive Position
Rochester, MN is a small market (~225K MSA) dominated by its proximity to the Twin Cities for elite-level soccer. Dutch Lions’ presence here is modest.
Investment Thesis
Minimal. Very small market, new and unproven brand extension, no elite pathway affiliations.
Open Questions
- Is there a youth academy or only the women’s semi-pro team?
- Why Rochester — what is the local soccer infrastructure?
- Terms of the Rochester United FC rebrand?