UPSL MEN'S FIRST TEAM
The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), founded in 2011, is North America’s largest pro-development league, featuring nearly 400 independently owned clubs at the 4th tier of the U.S. Soccer pyramid. With an average player age of 22.5 and year-round Spring and Fall seasons that lead to a 32-team national playoff, the UPSL bridges the gap between youth and professional soccer while providing an inclusive, accessible platform for players from 90+ nations.
2026 Season Recap
Tonka United Men exceeded expectations in their inaugural 2026 campaign, establishing themselves as a competitive force in the UPSL Midwest West Division 2. With a 7-2-1 record during regular-season play, the team secured a second-place league finish before making a run to the Division 2 Final, ultimately finishing as finalists.
The squad featured a strong mix of experience and emerging talent, including 18 current or former collegiate players, 10 Tonka United youth development players, and numerous youth athletes competing at the MLS NEXT and ECNL levels with other clubs throughout the Twin Cities. This combination of established and developing players created a competitive environment while providing valuable opportunities for younger athletes to gain experience at the adult level.
The team's performance earned promotion to UPSL Midwest West Division 1 for 2027, a significant achievement in its first year of competition. Beyond promotion, the program's early success provided the confidence and foundation to expand. In 2027, Tonka United will introduce UPSL Men 2, competing in the Midwest West Division 2, creating additional opportunities for player development and establishing a stronger, multi-tiered pathway within the men's program.
2026 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
| Date | Time | Home | Final | Away | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Willmar FC | 2-2 | Tonka United | Civic Center Turf Fields |
| Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6:45 PM | Manitou FC II | 2-4 | Tonka United | Central Middle School Price FIeld |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Dakota SC II | 3-8 | Tonka United | Stillwater High School |
| Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Tonka United | 3-1 | 1826 Academy 2 | Minnetonka High School Einer Anderson Stadium |
| Saturday, June 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Skills FC 2 | 0-8 | Tonka United | Apple Valley High School |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tonka United | 5-0 | NJP FC | Minnetonka High School Upper Turf North |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tonka United | 2-3 | St. Croix SC II | Minnetonka High School Upper Turf North |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Tonka United | 5-2 | Vlora FC 3 | Minnetonka High School Upper Turf North |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 7:30 PM | St. Croix SC II | 0-0 | Tonka United | St. Croix Prep High School |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Tonka United | 5-1 | Willmar FC | Minnetonka High School Upper Turf North |
| UPSL | Midwest West | Division 2 | Semi-Final | ||
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tonka United | 3-1 | Willmar FC | Hopkins High School Stadium |
| UPSL | Midwest West | Division 2 | Final | ||
| Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM | St. Croix SC II | 8-0 | Tonka United | Stillwater High School |
*schedule subject to change - all times in CDT
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Name / Position
Hometown
College Team

Joel Almaraz / Goalkeeper
Chanhassen, MN
Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Christian Arangures-Mansillas / Forward
Minneapolis, MN
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Alex Beausoleil / Forward
Bozeman, MT
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Theo Bubser / Forward
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota, Morris

Rody Cuate-Torres / Midfielder
Minneapolis, MN
North Central University

Alexis Dominguez-Alvarado / Defender
Richfield, MN
Mid-America Christian University

⭐ Jonathan Dube / Midfielder
Cape Town, South Africa
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Stian Firehammer / Midfielder
Excelsior, MN
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Torin Firehammer / Forward
Excelsior, MN
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⭐ Lukas Grahn / Midfielder
Hampton, NH
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Mohammed Gubara / Defender
New Hope, MN
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Samson Gyasi / Defender
Bloomington, MN
Augsburg University

⭐ Joseph Hainey / Forward
Minneapolis, MN
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Brendan Hainey / Defender
Minneapolis, MN
Saint John's University

⭐ Austin Heer / Defender
Minnetonka, MN
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Jackson Hegwood / Midfielder
Wayzata, MN
Loras College

⭐ Joseph William Heitz / Defender
Minnetonka, MN
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Kameron Ibraheem / Midfielder
Champlin, MN
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Landon Kirschner / Forward
Buffalo, MN
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⭐ Brady Kraemer / Forward
Minnetonka, MN
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⭐ Charlie Lakin / Goalkeeper
Minneapolis, MN
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Oscar Losada / Midfielder
Bogotá, Colombia
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Charlie McAllister / Defender
Minnetonka, MN
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⭐ Daniel Nicholson / Midfielder
Mound, MN
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⭐ Andrew Nicholson / Midfielder
Mound, MN
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Max Noer / Forward
Minnetonka, MN
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Gilbert Oaxaca / Midfielder
Chaska, MN
Grand Canyon University

Faydane Ouro-Akondo / Midfielder
Lome, Togo
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Jesse Rosas-Rivera / Midfielder
Eden Prairie, MN
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Eddie Valencia / Defender
Chaska, MN
North Central University
⭐ indicates a Tonka United Youth Development Player







