Minnesota Thunder Academy

A rainy day seems like a good time to check the box and get registered for tryouts! ⚡️

The 2015 Girls Swoosh team took home another piece of hardware for our shelves after winning the Tonka Splash tournament! The team had a successful weekend full of fun, hardwork and resilience winning all four games! They continue to be ⚡️

The 2014 Pre-ECNL Boys won their second straight tournament of the Summer Season by winning the Tonka Splash top tier for their age group. They went 3 and 1 and outscored their opponents 23 to 6 over the 4 games and played some of their best soccer yet this season. They have shown tremendous growth and development both as a team and as individual players and are on-track to finish strong! 💪 Congrats Coach Greg and team! ⚡️

Today, MTA Salutes you, Isabel Perron! Isabel_Perron2026


Name: Isabel Perron
Team: 08/07G ECNL RL
High School: Jefferson High School

Favorite MTA Memory: Being in Sweden last year and all having to fit our cots into one room
What Soccer Means to Me: Soccer gives me an outlet to work hard but also have fun with my best friends. It helps make my days better.
Role Models: My mom and dad. They have taught me to never give up and they have unconditionally supported me my whole life. I wouldn’t be who I am today without them.
Advice for Younger Players in the Club: Keep working hard. It will eventually pay off
Future Plans: Attend Rose-Hulman where I will play soccer and be a part of ROTC.

Keep that winning streak rolling! 😎

Today, MTA Salutes you, Brooke Hillins! Brooke Hillins


Name: Brooke Hillins
Team: 08/07G ECNL
High School: Benilde St. Margarets

Favorite MTA Memory: My favorite MTA memory is going to Sweden and winning Gothia Cup
What Soccer Means to Me: Soccer has always been a huge part of my life. I’ve made some of my best friendships through my experience at MTA. Soccer has taught me to play and compete for myself, and for my teammates. I’ve learned so many great things that I will take with me in the future.
Role Models: My family is my biggest role model when it comes to soccer because they’ve always supported me through both the highs and the lows. No matter how I played, they were there, encouraging me and helping me keep going. My parents have especially put in so much time and effort for me. They always push me to become a better person and player.
Advice for Younger Players in the Club: Enjoy every moment and make the most of everything, because time goes by fast. Always believe in yourself and remember everything happens for a reason.
Future Plans: I am going to Babson College to play soccer and study buisness!

Today, MTA Salutes you, Cece Cernohous! Cece Cernohous


Name: Cece Cernohous
Team: 07/08G ECNL RL
High School: Eastview High School

Favorite MTA Memory: Playing in Arizona and hiking with my team.
What Soccer Means to Me: It has taught me perseverance and brought me some of my best friends.
Role Models: My mom and my Coaches for making me the athlete I am today.
Advice for Younger Players in the Club: Keep going even when things don’t work out.
Future Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota Duluth to play soccer and study exercise science.

The 2013 NPL/ECNL RL Boys fell just short in their championship quest of their division at the All-American Cup. Still a ton to be proud of for this group as they have proven themselves over and over this season! Well done, Coach Jonathan and team! ⚡️

What a weekend! The 2013 ECNL Boys took out their top bracket opponents, battling hard all weekend in the top division of the All-American Cup. The championship game came down to a draw and resulted in a shootout where MTA came up just short. Great ending to a great weekend! ⚡️
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Kate Zaver

The 2015G Pre-ECNL were Back-to=Back undefeated Champions in the top division at the All-American Cup this past weekend! They didn’t come to play. They came to dominate 💪
Down early? Didn’t matter. This squad answered every time — relentless, locked in, and refusing to lose. Three days of pure pressure, lightning ball movement, and lights-out defense. Take a bow, Coach Brian and the girls! ⚡️