The Minnesota Thunder Academy (MTA) will announce Friday morning that they are only 1 of 2 1 of 4 teams accepted into the prestigious USSF Development Academy for 2010. The other teams are Shattuck St. Mary's, the San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders.

According to Barry Neal, president of the MTA, Louis Mateus of the USSF Development Academy contacted MTA on Monday of this week and notified them of their acceptance.

by Ryan Manning

When thinking about adult soccer in the state of Minnesota, most everyone in the soccer community can cite one of the numerous recreational options available to anyone who is interested in playing the world's greatest sport. But where do the top level players go to find a true competitive environment which includes the best amateur players in the state as well past professionals and players who aspire to reach the next level?