When the COVID-19 pandemic closed down swaths of the American economy, sports were shut down at all levels. Minneapolis City SC, a club based in south side of the city that plays in the NPSL, found themselves without a season. The front office, staffed entirely by volunteers, went on with their day jobs. The players, none of whom are paid, continued with their other occupations. The team’s club shop on 38th Street closed. It would reopen as something else entirely. On
After a successful rookie season with the New England Revolution, Brandon Bye has become a mainstay in the starting lineup for 2019. Out of Western Michigan University, Bye was drafted eighth overall in 2018. Despite that, he finished the season third in minutes and appearances for rookies in MLS. Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com The versatile player has appeared in a variety of positions in his six starts this year, which speaks to manager Brad Friedel’s desire to keep him on the
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Minneapolis City SC (Minneapolis, MN) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will compete in the Midwest Region’s North Conference. “We are very excited to add to our league’s footprint in Minnesota,” NPSL Chairman Joe Barone commented. “Minneapolis City SC brings a proven brand and a strong following to our Midwest Region. They represent a great start to our announcement of the newly rebranded North Conference.” Photo
