USLW: May (and some of June) in the Heartland
Here is how has the season gone so far for the USLW teams in the Heartland Division
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Weekly WPSL wrap-up
This week, we finally get a look at our last two squads up close. Salvo and Minnesota Thunder both made their season debuts on Wednesday. Salvo SC 2-0 MN Bliss FC Far from a rout, Salvo were held scoreless until the 68th minute, and they scored their winning goals
Photo Gallery: Salvo SC vs MN Bliss
Salvo SC's opening match of their 2026 season started out as a back and forth affair, but neither team found a breakthrough before the half. Two goals in quick succession by Elle Wildman and Matigann Vixayvong put Salvo up 2-0 early in the second half. Bliss mounted
New in NPSL: Dakota Fusion beat the weather, Thunder and Blizzard
Dakota Fusion weather Thunder and Blizzard and actual storm conditions to inject life into their season.
The Weekend in WPSL: Play returns to Maple Grove and Stillwater
The Women's Premier Soccer League Northern Conference is slowly picking up speed.
Photo Gallery: St. Croix Legacy vs Joy AC (WPSL)
St. Croix Legacy hosted Joy AC on Sunday evening for a rainy showdown at Stillwater Area High School. Come see our gameday photos!
PPL Everyday: Feat Queen City + The Team With No Nickname
Regina's QC United came in with one advantage over FC Manitoba, they had a nickname (and arguably two, given QC stands for Queen City). Ahead of Saturday, both men's teams only had 1 point and a 0-1-0 record. Diego Raveco (Saskatchewan) and Renato Salgado
New in NPSL: Dakota Fusion 2-3 Siouxland United
The week's action in NPSL North are rounded up, with a particular focus on Dakota Fusion v Siouxland United
Photo Gallery: Minnesota Bliss vs Mankato United
Minnesota Bliss and Mankato United opened their account for the 2026 WPSL season. PJ Ryan was there for NSJ.
Photo Gallery: Manitou FC vs MN Dutch Lions
Manitou welcomed Minnesota Dutch Lions into White Bear Lake. PJ Ryan was there to document events
UPSL Update - TwinStars win on the road in St Cloud
Granite City FC 1-2 Minnesota TwinStars A free kick by TwinStars from 35 yards out was fumbled out for a corner by the keeper but the corner was saved. Granite City had an attack down their right but it was smothered. In the 15th minute, a GC corner hit
WPSL Match of the Week: Manitou FC 4-2 MN Dutch Lions
The week's match in WPSL's Northern Conference is reviewed as Manitou FC hosted Minnesota Dutch Lions
UPSL Update: Eden Prairie continue to roll, Eiden still kicking
Women: Vlora FC 0-2 Eden Prairie SC Fresh from a blowout victory, Eden Prairie made the short road trip to Macalester College in St Paul. After a cagey opening 15 minutes, it was the visitors who broke through, in the 19th from Allie Cammerer , finishing off a close exchange
A-F-C-T-O-G-O, Putting on an Awesome Show: Revontulet Entering Season Five
Cynics often claim that sports fans are merely cheering for laundry. What these doubters fail to understand is that for many fans, the action on the field is just a portion of why they root and cheer.
NPSL Match of the Week: Minnesota Blizzard 1-1 Sioux Falls Thunder
The weather battle resumed in a gritty, scrappy battle at Lakeville North High School, where Sioux Falls has not won. Thunder entered the game on the back of a 1-0 win against Joy AC. On the other hand, it was the NPSL debut for the hosts, although they warmed