The Twin Cities are our home, and as such, it will always be important to our club that we find positive ways to impact the people and environment within it. Each month we work with excellent volunteers and partners to try and uphold that value of “home,” and the months of October and November did not stray from that tradition. Here are a few highlights from our work in the community over the past couple months:
GALA Latina – CLUES
On October 3, MNUFC attended the CLUES Gala Latina – a celebration of Latin American heritage and achievement in the community. The event included a silent auction, performances from local Latino artists, and networking with over 400 Latino leaders – with the goal of helping CLUES raise funds to support their mission to change the lives of Latinos in Minnesota.
Saint Paul Cup and Community Day – Bell Bank
On October 4, MNUFC hosted the Harding Senior High and Johnson Senior High School boys and girls soccer teams at Allianz Field for the third-annual Saint Paul Cup presented by Bell Bank. Additionally, in partnership with several corporate and community partners, MNUFC held their first-ever Community Day – a full-day event filled with festivities focused on engagement, inclusivity, and education, all with the goal of enriching the youth of the Midway community.
Feria de Empleo
On October 9, Minnesota United teamed up with Ramsey County to host the second-annual Feria de Empleo – a Spanish-language job fair – at Allianz Field. This free event was open to the public, with over 100 attendees and 22 companies coming together to help people find employment.
Jordan Adebayo-Smith MOTM visit – Bell Bank and Voices for Racial Justice
On October 9, Jordan Adebayo-Smith visited his Bell Bank Man of the Match beneficiary, Voices for Racial Justice. Jordan spent time connecting with the amazing staff, learned more about their mission, and was treated to a session of spoken word poetry.
Hassani Dotson MOTM visit – Bell Bank and the Sanneh Foundation
On October 10, Hassani Dotson visited the Sanneh Foundation, his choice for Bell Bank Man of the Match beneficiary. Hassani spent time with kids from the community – answering questions about his life and soccer journey before leading them through drills and games.
Opus and Olives GALA – Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
On October 13, Minnesota United attended the Opus and Olives Gala. The Gala supported the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating literature, uniting communities through books, digital equity and economic inclusion, and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Tani Oluwaseyi MOTM Visit – Bell Bank and NAMI Minnesota
On October 24, Tani Oluwaseyi took some time to be kind to his mind with the help of NAMI MN. Tani took part in a Mindfulness and Mental Health session, where he got the chance to talk to the group and take a sound bath.
Festival of Trees – Mall of America
On November 7, MNUFC decorated a Christmas tree for the Mall of America Festival of Trees. The tree was filled with team merch, and its participation helped raise funds for the event, where participants bid on their favorite trees. All proceeds from the event will support educational initiatives across Minnesota.
Stars of the Cities – SOL of the Cities
On November 9, Minnesota United supported Stars of the Cities, an annual high school soccer event organized by Sol of the Cities that features an All-Star game, a college showcase, and a college readiness workshop for both girls and boys – with Manny Lagos serving as an honorary coach for the boys team.
