Three new clubs based in the north, two in Minnesota and one in South Dakota, have been announced as joining the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) for the 2019 Spring season. While not all clubs have been officially announced as part of the league’s Midwest-North division, all three are expected to take part in this division due to geography.
While Minnesota’s lower league foot print has been explosive through the achievements of clubs like Minneapolis City and Duluth FC in the NPSL, the state’s involvement in the UPSL has been minimal and largely characterized by constant struggles.