
Heat Wave Doesn’t Dampen the Target USA Cup, North America’s Largest Youth Soccer Tournament
Despite a heat wave, the Target USA Cup continues in Blaine, Minnesota, with safety measures in place to protect 10,000 athletes, volunteers and spectators.
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Despite a heat wave, the Target USA Cup continues in Blaine, Minnesota, with safety measures in place to protect 10,000 athletes, volunteers and spectators.

After nearly three decades overseeing the Super Rink in Blaine, Carlson is stepping down to focus on Heartland Hockey Camp, where he will serve as Executive Director.

MapleBrook 15U girls' soccer team defeats Park Valley 3-2 in a shortened USA Cup match in Blaine, Minnesota, with Layna Schuler scoring twice and Piper Johnson netting the winner amid heat‑related water breaks.
St. Cloud State’s new coach Nick Oliver and local high‑school teams gear up for a week of outdoor matchups in Brainerd, highlighting Minnesota’s deep hockey roots.

The nation's largest youth soccer tournament kicks off next Tuesday, featuring a weekend showcase and a week-long competition that will run through July 18th.

Two Minnesota athletes, Efrain Cardenas and Michael Goldberger, are competing for Team Minnesota in the 2026 USA Special Olympics Games, showcasing their skills and camaraderie after years with the Prior Lake/Savage Lakers.
The North American Hockey League expands to Pueblo, Colorado, relocating the Chippewa Steel franchise and appointing a local leadership group to guide the team’s inaugural season.
The upcoming 2026‑27 women's hockey schedule details a slate of games across several Midwestern venues, highlighting key dates, times and broadcast options.

From May 18‑21, 31 coaches and 37 athletes converged in Blaine, Minnesota, to foster a family‑like atmosphere that blends skill development with camaraderie, preparing the next generation of American net‑minders for collegiate, professional and international play.

The National Goaltending and Women’s Defense Development Camp in Blaine, Minnesota, blends skill work, video analysis and team‑building to prepare the next generation of American net‑minders for collegiate, professional and international competition.