The MNUFC Youth Development Program has turned what for some was a stifling standstill in the sports world into an opportunity to showcase its resilience the past five months. The YDP may be a young program but it’s making rapid progress and proving it’s full of promise.
The YDP opened its arms to youth players in all communities across the Twin Cities, affording access to training through the program at the National Sports Center’s new, world-class dome, which the First Team trains in as well. The club gave over 750 players a place to be and a place to play during a global pandemic, providing a sense of home during an incredibly difficult time in the world.