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GA Teams Qualify for 26-27 Champions Cup

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:13:13 GMT

Girls Academy Qualifies for 2026-2027 Champions Cup!

Tonka Fusion Elite is proud to announce qualification for the 2026–2027 Girls Academy Champions Cup, one of the most prestigious competitions in youth girls soccer. Champions Cup showcases the top Girls Academy clubs from across the country, bringing together elite competition and national exposure. TFE earned this opportunity through outstanding performance and commitment throughout conference play, representing the Midwest West Conference on the national stage. Congratulations to our players, coaches, and families on this incredible achievement — the journey continues!

Girls Academy Champions Cup

8 Selected for US Soccer Talent ID

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:47:20 GMT

8 Players Selected for US Soccer's Midwest Talent ID Program!

Congratulations to these 8 Tonka Fusion Elite players on being selected for U.S. Soccer’s Midwest Talent ID Program in Iowa! ��⚽️
This is a huge recognition of your commitment, growth, and performances. We’re proud of the work you’ve put in and excited to see you represent TFE on the regional stage. Keep pushing. This is just the beginning. ��

Minnesota Bliss

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:10:02 GMT

Minnesota Bliss - WPSL's Newest Team

TFE is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Maplebrook Soccer Club to form the newly named Minnesota Bliss WPSL team! In a space where collaboration is rare, this teamwork represents a shared commitment to advancing opportunities for our clubs’ oldest female players.

Leading the team as head coach will be Fusion SC Girls’ Director, Sara Rosenblum . Sara currently holds the position of Director of Coaching and Player Development at Fusion SC while also serving as the Head Coach for Hopkins High School Girls Soccer. Her coaching career extends to pre-professional and collegiate levels, including roles as an Assistant Coach for Minnesota Aurora FC 2 and St. Francis College, Women's Soccer along with serving as the Director of Operations for Brooklyn City FC WPSL Team. Rosenblum has also contributed to youth development in Head Coach positions for ODP Eastern New York, Brooklyn City FC and FC Select. .Sara holds her USSF C License.

"I am very excited to be a part of Minnesota Bliss this season. The opportunity to develop athletes in my community, empower women and nurture potential is one I greatly look forward to. This season holds the promise of building a strong, supportive team culture that celebrates hard work and achievements."

- Sara Rosenblum

You can find out more about the WPSL's Land of Lakes Division here .

For more information, please reach out to wpsl@maplebrooksoccer.com

Girls Academy Partners with MLS NEXT

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:18:26 GMT

The Girls Academy League and MLS NEXT Announce New Partnership beginning in 2025

MLS NEXT has established a strategic partnership with the Girls Academy (GA), recognized as one of the top youth development platforms for female soccer players in the United States This collaboration aims to jointly focus on technical standards, innovation, membership opportunities, and event integrations, all with the goal of advancing player development across North America. The GA is committed to fulfilling the aspirations of its club members and players by upholding an exceptional standard of excellence in coaching, competitive play, and regional & national showcase events throughout the year.

Tonka Fusion Elite, a Girls Academy League Member since 2022, provides a rigorous training and competitive atmosphere aimed at fostering the growth of exceptionally talented, determined, and focused female footballers. These teams participate in the Girls Academy league, catering to age groups ranging from U13 to U19.

In a collaborative effort, MLS NEXT and the GA will engage in coaching education and innovative program development, as well as organize showcase events that will feature participation from both MLS NEXT and GA teams. These events aim to streamline scheduling and travel for players, families, and clubs, while ensuring that both boys' and girls' teams have the opportunity to compete in front of scouts from colleges, professional teams, and national squads.

The Girls Academy provides Tonka Fusion Elite with a national platform to display the talents of its teams, focusing on the holistic development of players as individuals and emerging leaders. The partnership between the GA and MLS NEXT enhances this mission.

"TFE is proud to be a member club of GA organization, and we are excited for the benefits this collaboration will bring to our players and community."

- Sinisa Angelovski, Tonka Fusion Elite's Technical Director

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TFE U12 Programming

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:45:26 GMT

TFE is Excited to Announce the Addition of Club-Wide u12 Programming in 2024!

Tonka Fusion Elite (TFE) is excited to announce the expansion of our program to include U12 teams for both boys and girls for the upcoming 2024-25 season. TFE proudly competes in the Girls Academy League (GA) for girls and the Elite Academy (EA) for boys starting at the U13 level. The introduction of Pre-GA and Pre-EA programming will enable our U12 rising stars to train as a team a full season prior to countable league competition.

These new U12 teams will also make an early transition to 11v11 play, allowing them to adapt and develop on the big field. Our goal is to have our teams as prepared as possible for GA and EA conference play in the fall of their U13 season.

TFE U12 programming will include participation in two out-of-town tournaments (fall and summer), TCSL league play throughout the fall, winter, and summer at the U13 (11v11) age group, and Pre-EA and Pre-GA friendlies integrated with parts of the TFE U13 and U14 GA and EA league schedules.

Details regarding an upcoming informational session, season plans, and coaching staff will be announced in the coming weeks.

Players born in 2013 are encouraged to attend the TFE Tryout Prep Camps and TFE Tryouts. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join the TFE family and start your journey towards elite competition!

For more information, please visit our website or contact our Director of Youth Development, Sinisa Angelovski , directly.

Minnesota Cup Results

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:17:56 GMT

Successful 2024 Minnesota Cup for TFE!

2011 Boys EA: Super Group Finalist

2011 Boys NPL: Premier Group Champion! *Qualified for US Club National Cup

2010 Boys EA: Super Group Finalist

2009 Boys EA: Super Group Champion! *Qualified for US Club National Cup

2008 Boys EA: Super Group Finalist

2007 Boys EA: Super Group Finalist

2005/06 Boys EA: Super Group Champion!*Qualified for US Club National Cup

2005/06 Boys EA: Super Group Finalist

TFE placed a team in the final of ALL Super Group finals, while TFE claimed 3 championships over the course of the event. These teams have the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the National Cup held in Denver, CO in mid-July. Congratulations to all of our players and coaches for a strong showing at the Minnesota Cup!

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:59:59 GMT

Welcome, Stephanie Foster and Sinisa Angelovski!

Tonka Fusion Elite is proud to announce additions to its leadership team in response to a year of rapid growth and the dynamic evolution of the youth soccer landscape.

In a strategic move to enhance its leadership team, TFE welcomes Stephanie Foster as the new Managing Director, who will assume responsibility for all aspects of running the club, effective immediately. A Minnesota native, Stephanie brings deep experience in youth soccer at the local, regional and national soccer level. Her extensive coaching career spans youth, college and professional levels, including head and assistant coaching roles at renowned institutions such as Stanford University, Harvard University, Northwestern University and the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars. Stephanie’s impressive playing career includes notable achievements at Wayzata High School and Northwestern University, where she presently holds several goal-scoring records. Stephanie’s commitment to providing a competitive and positive environment for young athletes aligns seamlessly with TFE’s vision, making her an exciting addition to the team.

Sinisa Angelovski also joins TFE in the newly established full-time Boys Academy and Director of Youth Development role. Sinisa brings a wealth of experience garnered from his successful tenure at North Shore Soccer Club in Wisconsin. With an impressive 14-year track record in club soccer leadership, Sinisa has played pivotal roles as a coach, Technical Director, and Director of Youth Development, establishing himself as a respected figure with an extensive network in both boys and girls youth soccer ecosystems. Boasting a distinguished playing history that includes time with the Yugoslavian National Team and professional experience in Serbia, Bulgaria and the USA, Sinisa is a true role model for our players. He adds instant credibility to our coaching talent with a USSF B License and Swansea City FA Category 1 Coaching Certificate. Sinisa is dedicated to crafting a cohesive development model for our players and coaches, which will cultivate an optimal path forward for our boys’ program.

Additionally, TFE is thrilled to announce that James See will assume the pivotal role of Communications Director and Advisor to Boys Academy Director. James, who most recently served as Tonka United’s Technical Director and TFE’s Boys Director, has been instrumental in the organization since 2018. We are excited for James to continue with TFE in addition to his professional demands as a Dean of Students in the Wayzata School District. In James’ new role, he will provide a seamless transition for Sinisa, continue to support our boys’ programming, and play a key role in promoting TFE through various channels including the website, social media, and other platforms.

Remaining in their essential roles are current key leaders in TFE:

Scott Myers - Girls Academy Director/Girls College Advisor
Joe Voeller - Executive Director
Greg Holker - Boys College Advisor
Molly Hegwood - Operations Manager

TFE looks forward to the collective expertise and passion that our leadership team brings to the organization and is confident in the continued success and growth under their direction.