Minnesota United bring soccer skills to MN farm country
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association teamed up with the Minnesota United to host a sold-out youth soccer clinic in Minnesota farm country last month. Taking place at Farmington High School, the event brought together Greater Minnesota youth and United professional staff for an afternoon of building soccer skills.
In addition to the team’s trainers, United midfielder Lawrence Olum attended the clinic to chat with the kids in attendance about his career as a professional soccer player. Attendees, ranging in age from seven to 12, were excited to hear about Olum’s path to Major League Soccer from his birthplace in Kenya.
The Farmington soccer clinic was one of many ways MCGA partnered with the Minnesota United this season to connect with the team’s young, enthusiastic fan base.
At each home match, fans have the opportunity to learn more about the state’s corn farmers via in-stadium signage, in-game announcements and more. Earlier this year, MCGA Night with the Minnesota United shined a spotlight on the state’s corn farmers during what was a nationally televised game in August.
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