The Minnesota Soccer Association (MSA) is the official governing body for adult soccer throughout the state of Minnesota.
We are the essential link that ensures Minnesota’s adult leagues, teams, and players are fully connected and compliant within the global structure of the sport. The MSA provides direct affiliation with USASA, USSF, and FIFA, giving our members the legitimacy, stability, and pathways that come with being part of the worldwide game. To learn more about the rules and regulations that guide our association, you can access the official MSA Bylaws here.
Our Purpose
The MSA exists to unify, govern, and represent the adult soccer community in Minnesota.
- Unifying the Game: We bring member leagues together to set common standards, ensure fair play, and collaborate on the best course of action for the sport’s growth and security.
- Ensuring Coverage: We provide and administer vital benefits for our players, including access to official liability and medical insurance programs.
- Ensuring Legitimacy: We guarantee access to official, registered referees and a clear judiciary process for fair dispute resolution, maintaining the integrity of competition.
- Opening Pathways: We ensure Minnesota teams are eligible to compete in official regional and national USASA tournaments, and we represent the voice and interests of our leagues at the national level.
The MSA is the necessary structure that supports and secures the future of adult soccer in Minnesota.
Resources
Affiliated organizations have access to a number of invaluable resources designed to support their growth and success.
Insurance
- Liability Insurance: Protects leagues, clubs, and staff against claims of negligence or bodily injury.
- Player Accident Insurance: Provides secondary medical coverage for players injured during sanctioned activities.
- Parent Organization Coverage: Comprehensive protection provided through our national affiliation with USASA.
Certified Officiating
- USSF Certified Referees: Access to a pool of certified officials for all matches.
- National Disciplinary Oversight: Uniform enforcement of player and coach suspensions across all sanctioned leagues.
- Referee Development: Support for local officiating to improve the quality of game management.
League Operations
- Dispute Resolution: Formal appeals processes and impartial mediation for league-level conflicts.
- Technology: Access to software for league management, player registration, scheduling, etc.
- Grant Eligibility: Access to state and national funding opportunities.
Member Benefits
- Partner Discounts: Member-only pricing on equipment, apparel, and more.
- Sanctioning: Official recognition for league events, allowing for nationwide team participation.
- National Pathway: Direct qualification routes for the U.S. Open Cup and National Amateur Cup.
