The first thing you notice when you visit the Twin Cities is that Minnesota nice isn’t just a stereotype. People hold doors, they’re courteous and polite and everyone hopes you have a nice day.
The second thing you notice, once a conversation penetrates the surface level, is that people are deeply proud to be Minnesotans. They value their rich heritage, and the cultural diversity in the region. Dig a little deeper into the soccer community and it doesn’t take long to figure out they feel the same about the history of the sport in their state.
They grew up with the game and know it well.