Mississippi Valley SC
La Crescent, MN
A community based organization providing recreational and competitive soccer opportunities for youth ages 5-19. Its competitive program serves communities throughout the tri-state area.
- Ages
- 5–19
- Plays
- Boys & Girls
- Programs
- 7
Where on the ladder
Level 5
Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.
Sanctioned by Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists Tri-Rivers Youth Soccer League, Southern MN Soccer League (SMSL). We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.
See how the whole ladder worksPrograms
The programs, age by age
These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.
Sparks
5 and 6 year old players
Players in the coed Sparks program play Saturday mornings in La Crescent. The fee includes a t-shirt and soccer ball.
U7-U14 Tri-Rivers Youth Soccer League
1st through 8th grades
Players are placed on teams based on grade level and gender and play in the Tri-Rivers Youth Soccer League. Teams play home and away games.
TRYSL
Competitive Summer Soccer
U10 and older; teams U11 to U19
The competitive summer league is for area youth ages 10-19 looking to compete at the next level. The program emphasizes player development and team success.
MYSA
Fall Competitive Soccer
ages 9 and up
Fall competitive soccer is for area youth ages 9 and up looking to compete at the next level. Teams are formed by school grade.
SMSL
Fall Academy Soccer Training (F.A.S.T.)
The club lists Fall Academy Soccer Training (F.A.S.T.) among its training opportunities.
MVS Winter Training
The club lists MVS Winter Training among its training opportunities.
LYSA Indoor Training
The club lists LYSA Indoor Training among its training opportunities.
Coaching
Who coaches here
7 names from the club's own staff page. The titles and licenses are what the club lists.
Jim Bertelsen
Director of Coaching and Player Development
recreational and competitive summer league teams
Has coached club and high school soccer; assistant coach for the La Crosse Central High school Boys soccer team for 6 seasons and girls assistant coach for 5 seasons; coached club soccer at MVS since 2011; has taken two club teams to MYSA state tournaments, winning the State Championship in 2012.
Mankato State University, degree in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
NSSF Coaching License
Courtney Vail
Coach
14B C2 team
Darwin Carranza
Coach
16G C2 team
Doug Harpenau
Coach
13G C3 team
Isaac Smith
Coach
18G C2 team
Jessica Kruckow
Coach
14G C2 team
Lino Cortez
Coach
16B C2 team
Where they play
5 fields
The fields the club lists as its own. Directions open in Google Maps, so you can check the drive before you sign up.
Old Hickory Park
1200 Jonathan Lane, La Crescent, MN
Veterans Field
450 Park Street, La Crescent, MN
High School
1500 Lancer Boulevard, La Crescent, MN
Viterbo University Soccer Complex
N3175 State Road HWY 16, La Crosse, WI 54601
Legion Park
2 fields aren’t located on the map yet.
Fees
What it costs
What the club charges, from its own price list.
Add-ons
Uniforms are a separate payment for summer registration., Fall uniform kit estimated at $95 or $85, depending on age group., Summer uniform package: $85.50..
Get in touch
How to reach MVS
MVS / LYSA P.O. Box 20 La Crescent, MN 55947
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