It's #MplsCity kit season. Members get a vote. No bad options, tbh.

Congratulations to @arsenalfc.bsky.social on their victory in the FIFA Champions Cup. www.socceramerica.com/arsenal-wins...

2026 #USLW & #USL2 divisions are out and there’s a few changes for the Heartland this season. USLW In: Rally Madison, Edgewater Castle, Rockford Raptors Out: Chicago [City] Dutch Lions USL2 In: Edgewater Castle, Rockford Out: None

City exists for one reason: to serve this city we love, and the people who call it home. In recent days, many in our community have experienced fear, uncertainty, and pain as a result of increased ICE activity here. Our club stands with our neighbors, families, players, and supporters impacted.

To everyone in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, and beyond who’ve been affected by 🧊 be safe and take care of each other. - the Northland Media team

Congrats to Cat Rapp on signing with #USLS side Spokane Zephyr!! Always amazing to see a #MNAurora standout heading to the pros!!!

To: Everyone Today on 24 December, regardless of what holiday(s) you do or don’t celebrate, we would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season. We thank you for your continued support and can’t wait to show you what’s in store for 2026. From: The entire Northland Media staff

From our sister site @lightsfootball.com: Inspiration on the Isthmus – Rally Madison FC begins life in #USLW this Summer A deep dive into Madison's newest club and @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social's launch of the new club.

In today's #MLSSuperDraft @mplscitysc.bsky.social standout Joe Highfield (college, Portland) went 11th overall to Houston Dynamo! Congrats to Highfield and the Crows on the first round pick!

We 100% without question support and second everything being said here.

Today @theleaguefc.bsky.social announced true semi-professional (pro-am) men’s league slated to kick off in 2027.

Sound the Sirens. There are no unbeaten left in #WSL, following Everton's 1-0 win against Chelsea. #UWCL spots are currently Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United. Graphic courtesy of Fotmob

Did Christmas just come early for us? Because it sure looks like it! Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and as we do every year we swap our colours to those of the trans flag in honour of those who we’ve lost. Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.

But when will it be our turn?

Recorded a new Empower #WoSo pod with @mhdtim.bsky.social on the history of the English Women’s game today. Super fun time and can’t wait to share it. Part one will be up this Wednesday morning while part two will drop the following week!

Happy #UWCL Matchday to those who celebrate.

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day here. Northland Media is based on Anishinaabe land, in a region fiercely contested with Lakota. 1/4

Yesterday in #USOpenCup history (Oct. 3, 1924): Draw for the 1924/25 Nat'l Challenge Cup excluded teams from the American Soccer League & St. Louis Soccer League. Issues: Teams wanted to skip qualifying & enter the tourney later & % of gate receipts required to be paid to the USFA

#WSL Update: Arsenal drop from the ranks of the unbeaten after a loss on the road at Manchester City. The other two unbeaten sides, Chelsea and Manchester United, draw 1-1.

ESPN breaking the news that @mnaurorafc.bsky.social are continuing on their twin track of high end investors and community owners. The latest to join that first group are Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve and head of business (and former soccer player and coach at college level) Carley Knox.

#WSL Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe is under investigation for using discriminatory language towards a team mate during a preseason camp with the club. She has been absent but is now eligible to play for the club this weekend. They are pointless from 2 games.

Hat tip to London City Lionesses, who secured their first win in #WSL today. The club are currently part of Michele Kang's organization but they were founded in 2019 as the successor to Millwall Lionesses, whose Championship (now WSL2) license they took.

#WoSo is back underway in England, the first with a fully professional top two tiers. We'll break down the full regulations when they are published, but they are already scary enough to send Blackburn Rovers scuttling back to the amateur ranks despite winning their division last season.

The 988 Mental Health Jersey Auction isn’t just about jerseys — it’s about supporting mental health in Minnesota. One-of-a-kind jerseys signed by MN athletes are up for bid, with all proceeds going to NAMI Minnesota. Extended through Sept. 20. 👉 givebutter.com/c/988jerseys

D1 MINNESOTANS Want to keep track of the women’s game? We’ve got 99 MNs in D1 by my count and I’m tracking the players for you because I want to Sort stats and spot your own trends @equaltimesoccer.bsky.social @lightsfootball.com @northlandsoccer.com Check out the full spreadsheet here:

We got a piping hot podcast here, piping hot #WoSo podcast.

Nordic #WoSo standings after last weekend. HB Køge leads the A-Liga with 9 points after three rounds. Brann now has a three point lead in the three-way battle for the Toppserien title Hammarby retains a one point lead over Malmö in a tight and wide open Damallsvenskan

Lil update on this weeks podcast episode.

Where to Watch for this weekend’s Scandinavian #WoSo schedule.

Episode 2 of the EMPOWER #WoSo pod has dropped, Damallsvenskan & Toppserien title races are in full swing, A-Liga is in Round 2, and Frauen-Bundesliga is less than a month from kick. You can listen from any of your favourite podcast platforms or download directly from here!

Another Aurora player going pro! Defender Annie Williams has signed with #USLS side Brooklyn FC. Williams is the second Aurora player to go pro this year and joins Charley Boone in the USL Super League.

Some #Damallsvenskan, #Toppserien, and #A-Liga results from our resident women’s footy nerd in chief

USLW to Madison, WI. Another close team to Minnesota Aurora that could develop into fierce rivalry. Great move by the club and for women’s soccer in the area.

Halifax Tides [and Wanderers] looking to have a permanent facility built on the Wanderers Ground, which would be huge for the clubs. It would also mean the #NSL & #CPL have beaten the #CFL to a construction of a permanent stadium in the Maritimes.

Here's the first episode of the Empower Women's Football show. It's a bit #Damallsvenskan heavy this week, but I can promise you the balance will be better going forward. I'm also working on getting it to other platforms, hope you enjoy!

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Congratulations to defender Charley Boone on her #USLS pro contract! Spokane Zephyr opens their 2025/26 season on 23-Aug at Dallas Trinity

On Saturday evening, a historic record flood struck the Milwaukee Torrent facility at Hart Park (Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin). Everything – from the fields to the equipment – was destroyed. gofund.me/1a6c06b1 #mketorrent #anchoredtogether #walessoccer ⚓️⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Disappointing result for Rosengård, whilst Hammarby will be happy to take a point back to Stockholm after going down 2-0 in the first half. #FCRHIF #Bajen drop to second (on GD) in the #Damallsvenskan table ahead of Saturday’s match at 11th place Piteå.

Take a bow, Racing Louisville Jordyn Bloomer. Two penalty kick saves, reading both all the way.

Phenomenal tifo by the @greenmountainbhoys.bsky.social and the @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social faithful for the USL League Two Final at Virtue Field. cc @sanders.senate.gov

LORENA MAKES THE CRUCIAL SAVE IN THE PENALTY SHOOTOUT!! BRAZIL ARE CHAMPIONS OF THE COPA AMÉRICA FEMENINA ONCE AGAIN 🇧🇷

In short, anyone from the Northland is now free to enter qualifying, because the odds are they aren't getting a direct entry.

RECAP: CROWS FALL FROM CLOUD NINE IN SEATTLE, HISTORIC LEAGUE TWO SEASON ENDS www.mplscitysc.com/news/crows-f... • Olson Pounces • Sessler vs. Phillip • Sustained Pressure Produces Goals • Technical Difficulties Spare Many Crows Fans the Donovan Dagger • Crows Regroup Tonight in Super Cup

Full Time in Seattle| USL League Two Central Conference Final: @mplscitysc.bsky.social 1 Flint City Bucks 2

Mpls City SC play Flint City Bucks for the Central Conference Championship in.... Seattle. Kick off at the top of the hour. sportsengineplay.com/USL/USL-Leag...