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Former Target USA CUP players are back at the tournament, this time as coaches

Shayne Griffin coaches his Milton Magic boys' U15 team Wednesday afternoon. In Target USA CUP’s 35-year history, the tournament has seen a lot of faces from around the world. However, two former USA CUP players are back at this year’s tournament—this time, in a coach’s uniform. Mark Abboud and Shayne Griffin paraded with their teams, Minnesota Thunder…

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U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital looking to leave its mark on Target USA CUP

Ashley Lawson (right) worked with interns Temi Ogunrinde (left) and Rachael Cook at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital booth Thursday. (Aidan Berg/NSC) Now in its second year as a partner in Target USA CUP’s Kick Cancer initiative, the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital has big goals – both in its relationship with the…

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Celebrity appearance schedule for Target USA CUP 2019

Both Target and Minnesota United are bringing celebrities to Target USA CUP Thursday and Friday. Here is the schedule of celebrity appearances. Appearing at the Target Village and around the campus: Thursday: Former MLS and USMNT player Jimmy Conrad, 12 noon-5 pm. USA Women’s World Cup champion Ali Krieger, 1-3 pm. Twitch streamer and YouTuber Edwin Castro, 12 noon-5pm. Friday: Retired FIFA…

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