Our Programs
Five programs. One community. A structured pathway from first steps to elite competition at the Oromo Sports Federation in North America.
Training Tiers
Every athlete has a home at UWSA. Each program has structured divisions so players develop at the right pace — from first steps to full competition.
Not sure which program fits?
Reach out — we'll place every athlete in the right division.
News & Announcements
Stay up to date with everything happening at UWSA — registrations, tournaments, community events, and program updates.
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24 years of sport, culture, and community — captured in moments on the pitch, the court, and the streets of the Twin Cities.
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Community Impact
UWSA is more than athletics. We address the whole person — supporting youth and adults in building healthier, stronger communities through holistic wellness programs.
"We envision a future where athletes of all ages reach their full potential within a culture that prioritizes mental and emotional resilience."
— UWSA Vision Statement
Beyond the Field
Sport is the entry point. But what we build at UWSA goes far deeper — discipline, confidence, academic ambition, and a sense of identity rooted in Oromo pride. We develop the whole person.
"Training the whole person — not just the athlete."
UWSA Core Philosophy
24+
Years Mentoring
3
Core Sports
100s
Youth Impacted
From Oromia to Minnesota
UWSA exists because a community carried its heart across the world. Sport became the thread that kept the Oromo identity alive — on fields across the Twin Cities, the same way it did in the hills of East Africa.
2002
Year Founded · Twin Cities, MN
A cultural institution as much as a sports academy
UWSA is the living proof that identity, pride, and excellence travel with you — wherever you go.
24 Years of Community Pride
Founded in 2002, Uta Wayu Soccer became a cornerstone of the Oromo community — especially families from the Rift Valley of Oromia. For over two decades we have been a symbol of unity, identity, and pride on the fields of the Twin Cities, Minnesota.
Recognizing that many of our children were born and raised in the United States, we evolved into Uta Wayu Sports Academy (UWSA) — expanding beyond adult soccer to offer structured youth pathways across soccer, basketball, and volleyball. In 2024, UWSA Basketball was founded by Minnesota-born youth.
2002
Year Founded
5
Active Programs
3
Sports
24+
Years of Impact
EST. 2002
Oromo Community · North America
The Pillars of UWSA
Meet the Founders
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Support the Academy
UWSA runs on community. Every contribution — big or small — keeps our youth programs running, our athletes competing, and our Oromo heritage alive through sport.
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Sponsor a Team
Cover kit, equipment, and travel costs for one of our youth or adult teams for a full season.
Fund a Scholarship
Ensure no athlete is excluded due to cost. Sponsor a youth registration for one full year.
Volunteer
Coaches, event staff, mentors — your time is as valuable as your contribution.
Donate Equipment
Balls, jerseys, cones, goals — gently used or new gear goes directly to our programs.
Questions about supporting UWSA?
Reach out directly — we'd love to connect with potential partners and supporters.
Join the Academy
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📍 Location
465 Mackubin StSaint Paul, MN 55103
Uta Wayu Sports Academy (UWSA)
5
Programs
2002
Est.
Twin Cities
Location
Registration & Enquiries
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