Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA)
Overview
The USYS state association for Minnesota. Tax-exempt since May 2015 (EIN 41-1586073). Based in Shakopee, MN. Has been serving member clubs for over 50 years. Serves youth ages 3-19 with leagues, championships, and cup tournaments. (MEDIUM)
Structure
- 44 member clubs (2024-25 season)
- 3 affiliated leagues: Metro Alliance League, Minnesota Academy League, Southern MN Soccer League
- Organizes the Minnesota State Cup (USYS-sanctioned)
Economics
Declining financial trajectory (HIGH — 990 verified):
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,134,488 | $1,206,551 | ($200,452) |
| 2021 | $1,583,802 | $1,393,627 | ($128,389) |
| 2020 | $1,045,781 | $1,905,466 | ($318,564) |
| 2019 | $2,126,752 | $3,194,044 | $541,121 |
| 2017 | $3,136,471 | $3,255,817 | $1,068,171 |
Revenue dropped from $3.1M (FY2017) to $1.1M (FY2022). Net assets are deeply negative at -$200K. This suggests MYSA is losing relevance and revenue as national platforms (ECNL, MLS Next, US Club Soccer) and TCSL absorb its competitive programming role.
Current Trajectory
Declining. MYSA appears to be losing ground to TCSL as the organizing body for competitive youth soccer in Minnesota. The ECNL-TCSL partnership (2025) further marginalizes MYSA’s competitive role, leaving it primarily as a registration and insurance body.