U11-19 Teams
Boys and GirlsNPL U13-U19
Commitment for the players is year round and is geared towards players who have a higher level of ability, a high interest and commitment to soccer. Participation should be 80-100% of all activities. We support multi-sport athletes and ask players to keep open communication with coach regarding scheduling conflicts.
Tournaments and college showcases will be chosen by the coach.
Travel, uniforms and any additional programming the team may choose is not inclued. On average, families can expect to pay an additional $300-$1,000 in travel expenses and/or team fees.
Blackhawks commits to having professional, paid coaches for each team.
Team Manager is a volunteer, year-long commitment. Managers receive a $150 stipend each season which can be used towards player fees. Click here for information and resources.
USYS U13-U19
The focus for these teams is to travel and compete regionally and nationally. These are highly competitive teams in the club and 80%+ player commitment is fully expected.
*Boys’ and girls teams participating in USYS National League will be finalized following tryouts.
Learn more about the NPL league and ECRL in Minnesota.
Travel, uniforms and any additional programming the team may choose is not inclued. Team success will determine how much families will have to pay to cover travel expenses. Those costs may be an additional $800-$3,000 per family.
Blackhawks commits to having professional, paid coaches for each team.
Team Manager is a volunteer, year-long commitment. Managers receive a $250 stipend each season which can be used towards player fees.
ECNL RL U13-U19
The focus for these teams is to travel and compete regionally and nationally. These are our most competitive teams in the club and player commitment is fully expected.
Learn more about the NPL league and ECRL in Minnesota.
Travel, uniforms and any additional programming the team may choose is not inclued. Team success will determine how much families will have to pay to cover travel expenses. Those costs may be an additional $800-$3,000 per family.
Blackhawks commits to having professional, paid coaches for each team.
Team Manager is a volunteer, year-long commitment. Managers receive a $250 stipend each season which can be used towards player fees.
2025-26 Season Pricing Includes:
NPL
U13-143-4 weekly trainings (includes one age-group training)
MN Cup – TCSL
Four tournaments
Futsal League
NPL
U15-U193-4 weekly trainings (includes one age-group training)
MN Cup – TCSL
Two tournaments
Two College Showcases
ECNL RL
U13-U143-4 weekly trainings (includes one age-group training)
MN Cup – TCSL
Two tournaments
Futsal League
ECNL RL
U15-U193-4 weekly trainings (includes one age-group training)
MN Cup – TCSL
One Tournament
ECNL College Showcases (U16-U19)
Supplemental Training
Extra Training
U13-19One weekly session by age group – open to all players
Monthly training from Sept – June
Winter sessions more expensive due to indoor facility rental prices
Technical + small-sided games
Check website for seasonal offerings
Multiple Coaches
Which Blackhawks teams participate in NPL, USYS or ECNL RL?
National Premier League (NPL) is a local Minnesota league and placement is determined by team history. For U13 teams to be considered for ECNL RL or NPL at 13U, a club must have fielded a U12 team at National or Regional the prior summer season.
In prior years, NPL had two levels: Super and Premier. “Super” is now ECNL RL and “Premier” is NPL. For U14-U19 teams to be considered for ECNL RL, a team must have played Super or Premier in the previous season.
In addition to the above, Blackhawks looks at each team’s league record, roster makeup and coach feedback when choosing a playing level. Our goal is to place teams in leagues that are developmentally appropriate for the players. We would like our teams to be challenged but also experience success throughout the season.
ECNL RL: In 2024-25, there are 22 boys ECNL Regional Leagues and 21 girls ECNL Regional Leagues throughout the country.
ECNL Regional League-Twin Cities sits atop the Minnesota NPL, and provides an opportunity for deserving teams to qualify for the top league in Minnesota, while competing for coveted spots in the annual ECNL Regional League postseason. Furthermore, 16U-19U teams have access to ECNL college showcases, where hundreds of college coaches have historically attended.
Clubs that perform consistently and at a high level within the ECNL Regional League will be evaluated for invitation to the ECNL (National) club competition.
USYS National League is a regional league including some of the best teams in our geographic area. Clubs must apply for teams to be accepted into one of the 13 National League Conferences. Once accepted, teams compete in a promotion/relegation platform with eventual pathways leading to USYS National League PRO, USYS Regional Championships, and USYS National Championships.
Learn more about USYS here
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Blackhawks gives financial aid in the form of percentage discounts off of our programs. Parents must complete a short form in order to qualify.
When registering for any program, including tryouts, complete the financial aid form at that time so that a decision can be made before accepting a spot on a team. Once a decision has been rendered, the discount will be automatically applied to the program. If the form is not completed ahead of time, it delays registration and/or accpetance on a team. More information can be found here.
Financial aid only covers program fees. It does not apply towards the tryout fee, uniforms, team fees or travel.
Roster Size
- U13-U15 teams roster 16-18 players.
- U16-U19 teams roster 16-22 players
- Per the league, game day rosters are capped at 18. If more than 18 players are available for any given game, it is up to the coach to decide which 18 will be rostered.
- Coaches will take attendance, position and other factors into consideration.
Playing Time
Blackhawks policy for players competing at this level is to give adequate playing time in every game.
Playing time can be impacted for the following reasons:
- Low training attendance
- Tardiness to practice and games
- Failure to notify coaches in advance about absences from practices or games
- Being disrespectful to teammates and coaching staff
Coaches have full discretion to field the most competitive team in league play and tournaments, which may result in players seeing reduced playing time.
Uniforms
Uniforms are not included in the season prices. Each kit is worn for two years. We are now in year two of the current kit, which will be worn for the 2025-26 season. Please consider that when choosing the size of your child’s kit.
