Overview

Minnesota Black and Blue Leagues are intended for 9U-19U multi-sport or seasonal-committed athletes.  

Black is the higher level league compared to the Blue League. Each season clubs choose which league to enter their teams as there is no promotion/relegation or roster continuity rules in either league.

STRUCTURE
Teams will be placed in brackets within their chosen Black or Blue league based on their geographic location. Teams will get a schedule and have the ability to reschedule any games.

REGIONS
Black and Blue teams are "traveling soccer" teams that are expected to travel for games. Leagues will be organized by regions to help keep travel time to a reasonable amount. The regions consist of Central, South, Arrowhead, Prairie, Metro, Wisconsin District 9 and Independent regions.

SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION
9U-19U teams that would like to participate in MN Black & Blue League this spring must register by the deadline and pay the appropriate fee:
9U & 10U: $350/team 
11U & 12U: $450/team
13U-19U: $500/team

If teams cannot be placed in a reasonable bracket due to geographic or play level reasons, MYSA will refund $200 of their team fees and still provide player passes for them so they can participate in other events.

TEAM PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
MYSA recommends the following guidelines when determining to enter teams in either Black or Blue League:

• The first or only teams at each age group should enter the Black League*

• Second teams (not as skilled as first team) should enter the Blue League*

• Clubs must consult with MYSA if they want to enter more than 2 teams in an age group so we can ensure proper placement of each team

• 10U Black level is designed for the most experienced and capable 9U and 10U players

  • Stronger 9U players should be placed on 10U Black or Blue teams

  • At 9U, only Blue level is available so clubs should create equally competitive teams

• MYSA has the final decision making authority in all matters related to team and league placement. 

*Exceptions can be made but clubs/teams consult MYSA first

SPRING 2021 IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
January 4: Registration open
March 8: Registration deadline
March 19: Initial schedules published | Field & referee assigning begins | Team-to-team rescheduling begins
April 2: Team-to-team rescheduling ends
April 9: Field & referee assigning ends | Schedules locked
May 3: Season begins
July 2: Season ends | Standings finalized

Kennedy Fields 11, 12, 13, 14 and 18.

4501 – 42nd Street South, Fargo, ND  58104

From the intersection of I-29 and I-94 in Fargo. Proceed south on I-29 to 32nd Avenue South. Proceed west on 32nd Avenue South to 42nd Street South. Proceed south on 42nd Street to 44th Avenue South (Kennedy Elementary School). Park in the SE parking lot. Field is on the southwest side of the school.

There is a bathroom facility at this location.  There is ample parking as it is adjacent to Kennedy Elementary School.  There is a playground for younger children as well as tennis courts and multiple other soccer fields.