Founded in 1981, msa has the primary focus to provide fun, positive soccer program for the youth within the mahtomedi school district. the guiding principles of the organization are: to make soccer fun and instill in our youth a lifelong passion for sports. to promote soccer at all levels of play, including competitive and recreational. to provide training opportunities in all areas of the sport including skill development, coaching and refereeing. to encourage fair play, sportsmanship and develop players' self-esteem. to provide information to all participants and parents for the purpose of increasing general knowledge of the sport.