A Complete Player Pathway

Cottage Grove United (CGU) provides a structured development ladder tailored to players at every stage of their youth soccer journey:

• Recreational & Introductory (Ages 3–8): Focuses on fundamental ball mastery, coordination, and developing a genuine love for the game in a fun, community-based setting.

• Competitive Traveling (U9–U14): Teams compete in the Twin Cities Soccer League (TCSL) and state tournaments. Players are placed on structured tiers (National/Regional, State, and Cities levels) through balanced tryouts to ensure optimal development and challenge.

• High School & Senior Travel (U15–U19): Advanced tactical and physical preparation designed to support high school varsity athletics and create exposure pathways for players aspiring to compete at the collegiate level.

• Year-Round Development: Specialized winter indoor training, summer camps, and technical academies keep players engaged and developing across all four seasons.  

  
  

Club Mission

The Cottage Grove United Soccer Club is dedicated to serving the needs and interests of current and future soccer players. CGU provides opportunities for skill improvement, enabling players to succeed at the highest levels while fostering a professional, affordable environment that promotes personal growth through work ethic, creativity, cooperation, enthusiasm, dedication, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

The "CGU Way"  

The club's culture is rooted in collaborative, inclusive leadership and ethical decision-making. CGU emphasizes that soccer is a vehicle for personal development — teaching players how to handle adversity with dignity, communicate effectively on and off the pitch, and commit to the collective success of their team.  

Connect With CGU

Stay up to date on club news, tryouts, camps, and more:

• Website: www.cottagegrovesoccer.org

• Instagram: @cgusoccer

• Facebook: @cgunited