For the past four seasons, Lisa Arnold has been helping make Aurora feel like home.
We’re kicking off a Women’s History Month series spotlighting the women who shape the Aurora community.
Watch the full interview on YouTube & get your season tickets now! Link in bio 🔗
Fans sit in the front row of a soccer stadium, leaning against a white railing just feet from the field as Minnesota Aurora players sit on the bench in the background wearing blue training vests. A red arrow and dot point toward one fan wearing a yellow cap in the front row, with bold white text above reading “THIS COULD BE YOU.” The scene highlights the close-to-the-action perspective of club seating during a match. A navy banner at the bottom reads “CLUB SEASON TICKET HOLDER.”
A sunny stadium scene filled with a large crowd of Minnesota Aurora fans seated in aluminum bleachers. People of various ages wear team gear, sunglasses, and summer clothing, with drinks and handheld fans visible in the warm weather. In the middle of the crowd, a red arrow and dot point toward one specific fan, with bold text above reading “THIS COULD BE YOU.” The image emphasizes the lively, packed atmosphere of an Aurora matchday. A navy banner at the bottom of the image reads “RESERVED SEASON TICKET HOLDER.”
A Minnesota Aurora player in a dark Aurora kit runs along the sideline during a match, with the stands behind her filled with cheering fans. The crowd is slightly blurred in the background to highlight the action on the field. Above the stands, bold text reads “THIS COULD BE YOU,” with a red arrow and dot pointing toward a person in the crowd. Stadium railings and pitchside signage are visible along the field. A navy banner at the bottom of the image reads “GENERAL ADMISSION SEASON TICKET HOLDER.”
A teal and mint-colored graphic titled “2026 Season Ticket Perks” displays a comparison chart of benefits available to three ticket tiers: GA (General Admission), Reserved, and Club. The chart lists perks including first dibs on playoff games, a Q&A with the Aurora President and Head Coach, open training invitations, welcome discounts, exclusive quarterly merchandise discounts, early access to select merchandise drops, members-only merchandise, an invite to the 2026 kit reveal, warm-up watchers access, exclusive event invitations, a game day virtual message on the stadium video board, and first dibs on parking passes. Star icons mark which perks apply to each ticket tier, and percentages show a 20% welcome discount for Reserved members and 25% for Club members. A small note at the bottom reads: “*One time use, minimum purchase of $75 required.”
If this week’s false spring had you dreaming about shorts weather… 𝙂𝙤 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧.
Packed stands.
Summer nights.
Aurora soccer.
All season tickets include seven games for the price of six, PLUS amazing perks.
What are you waiting for? Grab your season tickets at the link in our bio!
An woman wearing sunglasses and a Minnesota Aurora FC shirt holds a teal scarf above her head that reads “WE ARE AURORA” while cheering in the stands. Other fans stand behind her. A dark teal text overlay reads: “Dear Aurora Community, As we start the celebration of Women’s History month, we want to take a moment to reflect on our own young history and the legacy that we are all building together. When our group of 9 founders came together in 2020 with a shared vision of creating a women’s soccer team ‘For Community * By Community’, we had no idea we were creating something as rare and beautiful as the Aurora Borealis. As we head into our 5th season, it is still incredibly fitting that Minnesota Women’s Soccer became Minnesota Aurora FC.”
Minnesota Aurora FC players stand in a tight huddle on the field wearing teal jerseys. A dark teal text overlay reads: “The name Aurora, a name that has become synonymous with winning, but also with grassroots soccer, was chosen by our original group of Community Owners and we could not have picked a better name. The name was turned into the best brand in sports by our amazing designers - Nicole Meyer, Carla Zetina, and Allie Schmidt - the first of many steps fulfilling our mission of creating opportunities for women on and off the field. Every day of the past five years has been a struggle as we build out a community-owned women’s soccer organization that has no peer in the United States with no deep pockets. But that struggle has been immensely gratifying as we continue with the longest unbeaten league record in American men’s and women’s soccer history. We continue to draw crowds, TV viewers, sponsors and sell merchandise that has never been seen before at our level of soccer. We also continue our methodical pursuit of becoming a professional team. We are constantly working toward that end, networking and meeting with potential investors to find like-minded people who share our vision for a different kind of professional women’s team.”
Minnesota Aurora FC players remain in a team huddle on the field. A dark teal text overlay reads: “Most of the founders have been able to step back and support the team as fans. Some of us remain on the board and are joined now by incredible leaders who believe in Aurora, helping build out the organization and supporting an amazing staff that is taking the club to new heights. Through all of it, though, we remain so proud. Proud to support our amazing players, proud to cheer with you in the stands and proud that our community doesn’t just want to be fans, they want to build something better and bigger than just a soccer team. We hear so often from so many of you of what this team means to you and your families and we’re immensely grateful. This is our year, our 5th anniversary, and we can’t wait to celebrate it all with you and thank you for being with us every step of the way. ✦ The Minnesota Aurora Founders Matthew Bergeron, Wes Burdine, Andréa Carroll-Franck, Susan Earle, Matt Privratsky, Allie Schmidt, Rob Spence, Elisa Vicuña, & Andrea Yoch”
Reflecting on our first 5 years during Women’s History Month.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Thrilled to announce a new partnership between Minnesota Aurora FC and @artsmia.bsky.social!
For our 5th season, Mia is designing a new kit in celebration of Minnesota and community. Official kit reveal April 2. Plus, artful activations all season.
Learn more at mnaurora.com.
Promotional graphic featuring defender Talia Coury. Large text at the top reads “WELCOME” and “TALIA COURY.” She stands centered wearing an orange, white and black Idaho State jersey. The background is teal with a subtle crest design. A banner at the bottom reads CB/MF | Idaho State University | Phoenix, AZ” alongside the Aurora FC logo.
Adding a lockdown defender to the backline 🔒
A standout Idaho State centerback, we’re wishing Talia Coury best of luck after receiving a call-up to the Mexico U23 National Team before her first season with Aurora.
Be there for Season Five. Tickets available now!
Defender Jelena Zbijlic set to take a corner kick. Tickets on sale now. Visit mnaurora.com.
Keeper Taylor Kane diving to stop a shot on goal. Tickets on sale now. Visit mnaurora.com.
Midfielder Angela Gutierrez dribbles through defenders. Tickets on sale now. Visit mnaurora.com
They’re back for Season 5. Are you?
Secure your spot in the stadium at mnaurora.com 🏟️
Angela is BACK 💫
Following her debut season with the club in 2025 and her third season with Drake University, Angela Gutierrez returns as an unstoppable attacking midfielder.
You won’t want to miss this season. Tickets available now!
Official poster for the 16th Annual Beer Dabbler at the MN State Fairgrounds. Feb. 21, 2026.
Map for the Winter Beer Dabbler, showing the entrance at the bottom left corner. Booths on the left side, in order of closest to entrance to furthest away: 96-105, 76-95, 56-75; booths on the right side, in order of closest to entrance to furthest away 41-55, 21-40, 1-20. Food trucks at the far end, other booths like bowling in the middle of the map.
Unreleased, exclusive beanie. Grey, with the State of Minnesota in navy, featuring the Aurora star signifying the Twin Cities, with aurora borealis-like bands of blue across the inner top portion of the state.
Heading to the Winter Beer Dabbler this weekend? So are we! Find us at booths 52 and 53 🍻
We’ll also be selling this UNRELEASED knit beanie 👀 Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on one.
See you at Beer Dabbler!
Special shoutout to our amazing @minnesotafrost.com rost gold medalists representing Minnesota on Team USA 🥇
CONGRATULATIONS!
Promotional graphic featuring goalkeeper Taylor Kane. Large text at the top reads “WELCOME BACK” and “TAYLOR KANE.” She stands centered with arms crossed, wearing a purple Aurora FC jersey with a neon yellow Captain armband. The background is teal with a subtle crest design. A banner at the bottom reads “GK | University of Iowa | Santa Barbara, CA” alongside the Aurora FC logo.
TK's here to stay! 👏
After making club history last year with Aurora’s all-time records for career saves, career minutes played, career clean sheets, and goalkeeper appearances, 2025 Captain Taylor Kane is back and better than ever.
Teal gradient background of Aurora player Jelena Zbiljic standing in front of her name with "Welcome Back" announcement, including copy "DEF/MF | University of Minnesota, Excelsior, MN"
JELENA RETURNS.
We're thrilled to have 2025 Team Captain Jelena Zbiljic kick off Aurora's Season Five roster.
After helping secure 4 straight Heartland Division titles and leading the team into the National Semifinals, Jel's ready to continue the legacy. 🏆
"It has been something that we never shy away from."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
We're so lucky to have partners like @pentzhomes.bsky.social and friends like @natepentz.bsky.social !
Thanks so much for your support 🫶
For @mnaurorafc.bsky.social, there was no debate about whether the team would speak out against ICE and its presence in the state.
The question was: What would they say? And, how could they make a tangible impact in their community?
“It’s a two-way road. We have a community that supports our soccer team, and we have a soccer team that supports our community.”
🗣️ @wesburdine.bsky.social
I wrote about solidarity and soccer as @mnaurorafc.bsky.social puts community first under occupation by ICE.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Thank you @theathletic.com and @theolloydhughes.bsky.social for highlighting our community's dedication to making an impact and showing up for our friends and neighbors here in MN. We're truly brighter together.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
The joy in my heart right now just thinking of the games!
Get season tickets and @pentzhomes.bsky.social and @mnaurorafc.bsky.social will donate $5 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota! 7 homes games and money to support our immigrant and refugee neighbors. LFG!!
Flashy Five, @mnaurorafc.bsky.social drops the schedule for their historic 5th season of play.
2026 features Rally Madison, Rockford Raptors, and Chicago based Edgewater Castle as new opponents for Aurora 💫
Teal and white graphic titled "2026 Minnesota Aurora Schedule" highlighting Aurora's home and away games. 5/9 at TBD @ Kansas City Current II 5/16 at 7PM TBD at home 5/21 at 7pm Rochester FC at home 5/23 at 6pm @ Rally Madison FC 5/28 at 7pm @ Rockford Raptors FC 5/30 at 2pm @ River Light FC 6/4 at 7pm Rally Madison FC at home 6/6 at 4pm RKC Third Coast at home 6/9 at 6pm @ Sioux Falls City FC 6/12 at 7pm Edgewater Castle FC at home 6/17 at 7pm Sioux Falls City FC at home 6/20 at 4pm River Light FC at home 6/23 at 2pm @ Rochester FC 6/28 at 5pm @ RKC Third Coast
Corresponding graphic titled "2026 Minnesota Aurora Schedule" highlighting Aurora's home and away games in color blocked format 5/9 at TBD @ Kansas City Current II 5/16 at 7PM TBD at home 5/21 at 7pm Rochester FC at home 5/23 at 6pm @ Rally Madison FC 5/28 at 7pm @ Rockford Raptors FC 5/30 at 2pm @ River Light FC 6/4 at 7pm Rally Madison FC at home 6/6 at 4pm RKC Third Coast at home 6/9 at 6pm @ Sioux Falls City FC 6/12 at 7pm Edgewater Castle FC at home 6/17 at 7pm Sioux Falls City FC at home 6/20 at 4pm River Light FC at home 6/23 at 2pm @ Rochester FC 6/28 at 5pm @ RKC Third Coast
JUST RELEASED: Minnesota Aurora's 2026 Schedule ⚽
Our regular season features six home games at TCO Stadium, with our season opener taking place at home on 5/21. Let's do this.
Secure your season tickets now at mnaurora.com
Just sent you a message!
IT’S TIME!!!! Season tickets are on sale!! Amazing new perks, incredibly talented players (👀🔜), and the best atmosphere in sports (in my humble opinion).
AND thanks to @natepentz.bsky.social, every season ticket sends $5 to the Immigrant Law Center of MN. What are you waiting for??
Massive year for Minnesota soccer in 2026.
50 year anniversary of the Kicks
10th season in MLS for #MNUFC (17th overall)
10th season for @mplscitysc.bsky.social
5th season for Aurora
Go out and support all the MN ⚽ teams you can this spring and summer!
Teal and midnight blue graphic with "Season tickets on sale now / show up for season five" along with the Aurora FC crest
There's truly never been a better time to join the Aurora family!
Join us for Season Five to be be a part of our biggest year yet. 💫
mnaurora.com
Will I see you at TCO this summer? The answer better be yes! Big 5th anniversary season!!!
Who else reupped their @mnaurorafc.bsky.social season tix?
Check your inbox now 😎 Tickets just went live to the public!
