Each year, Target USA CUP distributes a Founders’ Award to show appreciation for those who have greatly contributed to the tournament. This year, the City of Blaine is being recognized for its continuous dedication and support for Target USA CUP. They have shown commitment to
the tournament through community, initiative, and partnership. We thank you and…
Did you know that Minnesotans and conservation organizations in the state have been critical in the fight to save black rhinos in Namibia? For nearly 15 years, the Minnesota Zoo and Minnesota Zoo Foundation have proudly supported Africa’s longest running and most successful black rhino conservation efforts through their partnership with Save the Rhino Trust…
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Shannon Lee, of Thumbs Up, holding a photo of her Daughter Ashlyn.
With over 1,200 teams attending our USA CUP tournament, it is crucial that we take this opportunity to show our athletes that they are not alone, and that there are resources available to…
Two flights and 12 hours later, the '08 boys team from Alaska Eclipse SC finally arrived in Minneapolis to take part in this year’s Target USA CUP. The team was looking for a tournament somewhere “warm” and found themselves registered for both the weekend and week-long soccer tournament. As championship Saturday approaches, the team from…
779 teams participated in this year's Target USA CUP, and the majority of the teams made their Opening Ceremony debut on Thursday night. Opening Ceremony: Remix brought in thousands to the National Sport's Center's stadium fields for a night of recognition of those participating in the week-long tournament. Below, are some of our favorite pictures…
Leading up to this year's Target USA CUP, National Sports Center (NSC) staff will share recipes from participating teams around the world. We thought it would make the most sense to start with a popular Minnesota treat! While Lefse is a traditional Norwegian recipe, it's popular in Minnesota and the Midwestern United States due to…
