MN Eclipse

Overview

Youth soccer club based in Maple Grove and West St. Paul, MN. Founding member of the Girls Academy. Fields five Girls Academy teams annually at U14, U15, U16, U17, and U19 age groups. Also operates as “Eclipse Select MN” and “St. Paul Eclipse.” (MEDIUM)

Regulatory issue

In August 2024, the Minnesota Attorney General reached a settlement with All In Minnesota (AIM), a nonprofit that provided financial assistance for MN Eclipse players from 2017-2022. AIM ceased charitable activities in 2022 without formally dissolving. This was a related charity, not Eclipse itself, but it signals governance concerns. (HIGH — MN AG press release)

Financials

No ProPublica 990 found under “MN Eclipse,” “Eclipse Select MN,” or “Minnesota Eclipse.” The club may file under a different legal name or may not have filed recent 990s. EIN 31-1588455 appears to be for an “Eclipse Soccer Club Inc” but may be the Illinois-based Eclipse Select SC, not the MN entity. (LOW)

League Affiliations

• Girls Academy — founding member, Mid-America Conference
• Five GA teams: U14, U15, U16, U17, U19

Investment Thesis

The Girls Academy founding membership is a valuable asset. However, the lack of transparent financials and the AIM charity settlement are yellow flags. Needs deeper diligence before considering as a target.

Open Questions

• What is the correct legal entity name and EIN?
• What are the club’s financials (revenue, expenses, player count)?
• Is the BBB “out of business” designation for Eclipse Select MN accurate, or was there a restructuring?
• Who is the current leadership? (Mark and Dani Bigelbach were listed as former managers)
• What is the relationship between MN Eclipse, Eclipse Select MN, and St. Paul Eclipse branding?