Alejandro Bran’s time in Minnesota was short, but he definitely left his mark. He initially joined the Loons in January 2024 on a full-season loan from Costa Rican side CS Herediano. He made 11 regular-season appearances for Minnesota United, starting six of those matches. Fans will undoubtedly remember his biggest highlight: scoring the game-winning goal…
If you followed the Loons during their early MLS days in 2018, you likely remember Edwin Alexi Gómez Gutiérrez. Arriving on loan from Peruvian club Universitario, the versatile left-footed midfielder and defender was brought in to provide a dynamic, physical presence and set-piece danger for Minnesota United. He ultimately made 18 appearances for the Loons…
If you followed Minnesota United in 2019, you certainly remember the magic of Vito Mannone. Arriving on loan from Reading, the Italian shot-stopper put together one of the most remarkable individual seasons in club history, earning the 2019 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award and cementing his status as a fan favorite. But where has…
When long-time fans look back at the final season of Minnesota United’s NASL era, the dynamic left foot of Lance Laing instantly comes to mind. The Jamaican international arrived in Minnesota ahead of the 2016 campaign with a massive reputation, having previously established himself as an absolute force out wide and earning multiple NASL Best…
When you look back at the NASL era of Minnesota United, a few specific players and moments immediately stand out. For many fans, Sammy Ndjock is right at the top of that list. The Cameroonian goalkeeper brought an impressive resume to the Twin Cities—having just been part of his national team’s 2014 FIFA World Cup…
You usually read these articles to track down former Loons scattered across the globe, but for Britton Fischer, the answer to “Where are they now?” is incredibly close to home. The 6-foot-4 center-back has officially graduated to the Minnesota United First Team and is currently suiting up for the Loons during the 2026 MLS season….
If you ask any Minnesota United fan about the turning point for the club’s defense, one name immediately comes to mind. Ike Opara arrived in Minnesota ahead of the 2019 season and instantly transformed the Loons from a struggling backline into one of the most formidable defensive units in Major League Soccer. During his stellar…
Luke Hille arrived in Minnesota in March 2025, signing a one-year MLS NEXT Pro contract with MNUFC2. The forward from Cary, North Carolina, joined the club after a successful collegiate career, spending three years at NC State before playing his senior season at the University of North Carolina. Hille wasted no time making an impact….
Life after the Loons After his brief stint with Minnesota United, Tyrone Mears headed back to England to finish his playing career with West Bromwich Albion. He officially hung up his boots in the summer of 2019, but the veteran defender didn’t stay away from the pitch for long. Returning to the United States, he…
Rory O’Driscoll is a true homegrown talent from Minneapolis. Before his professional career, he won five state tournament championships with Minneapolis United and spent time developing in the Minnesota Thunder Academy. He played collegiate soccer at the University of New Hampshire from 2019 to 2022, making 63 appearances and scoring 19 goals. His college accolades…
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