35 Select
35 Select is a Southern Minnesota Soccer League program designed to provide higher-level player development opportunities for qualified players in the region and from partner clubs, including the Northfield Soccer Club. Participants in 35 Select benefit from advanced training, development, and competition in Division 1/Premier games, while maintaining the opportunity to play with their local club and teammates during the spring and summer. The program serves as a complement to the Northfield Soccer Club's programming by offering an elevated soccer experience for qualified players.
In its first two years, the 35 Select program has included players from New Prague, Northfield, Faribault, Montgomery, Lonsdale, Le Center, Waseca, Mankato, Austin, Farmington, Lakeville, Jordan, and Rochester.
2025 Season
- Boys & girls teams are being formed at U15 (2010), U16 (2009), and U17 (2008)
- 80% of rosters are filled by invitation in consultation with local clubs, including the NSC
- Tryouts will be held on Monday, Dec. 9, to fill out the remainder of each team. To reserve a spot for your player in the tryout, please fill out this form.
- Training will be held once weekly on Mondays to maintain balance with other commitments. Training and play locations are centrally located, held at the Dundas Dome, Shattuck-St. Mary's, and Webster FC.
- Teams will play at least three full-sided local games this winter (one each in January, February, and March), and will travel to compete in the SC Del Sol (Feb. 13-17 in Phoenix, Arizona) and Rush Spring Champions Cup (April 11-13 in Des Moines, Iowa). A second training session may be added in the week of these events.
- Teams also will compete in two in-state events/tournaments
- Players will return to play for their home clubs for the spring/summer traveling season, with extra training opportunities continuing from 35 Select
For more information, contact 35Select@soccermn.com or visit the 35 Select website.