Minnesota Kings was an American Soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2009, the team played in National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), a national professional/amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Midwest Division.
 | |||
| Full name | Minnesota Kings Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Kings | ||
| Founded | 2009 | ||
| Dissolved | 2012 | ||
| Ground | Community Education Field St. Michael, Minnesota | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 | ||
| League | National Premier Soccer League | ||
History
Founded in 2009. The Chairman, Tim Haselberger help found the team. The club played in the NPSL (National Premier Soccer League) ranking fourth on the United States Soccer Pyramid. The team partnered up with local soccer club, St. Micheal Youth Soccer Association to create the Minnesota Kings Academy in late 2010. In three seasons the Kings finished the season near the bottom of the standings in the Midwest Division. Failing to qualify for the playoffs in each of it three seasons. In 2012 the team disbanded due to money, ownership, and league violations.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | NPSL | 5th, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2011 | 4 | NPSL | 6th, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Head coaches
Brad Fewell (2010–2012)
Stadia
- Community Education Field; St. Michael, Minnesota (2010)