Aiden Bengard
- Position: Defender / Midfielder
- Height: 6′ 1″
- Weight: 175 lbs
- Birthplace: Placentia, CA
- Previous club: Cal State Fullerton (NCAA)
Aiden Bengard was selected by Minnesota United with the 67th overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. A versatile defender and midfielder, he arrives from Cal State Fullerton with a professional pedigree; his father, Alex Bengard, was a 2002 MLS Cup winner with the LA Galaxy and also played for the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers. After redshirting his first year in 2024, Aiden became a fixture in the Titans’ lineup during the 2025 season, starting 13 of his 17 appearances.
Known for his aerial ability and composure on the ball, he recorded his first collegiate goal and two assists during his standout 2025 campaign. Before his time at CSF, he was a decorated multi-sport athlete at Fullerton Union High School and a mainstay for Legends FC in the ECNL, where he was selected for the U16-U17 National Selection Game. His tactical flexibility allows him to operate as a modern center-back or a deep-lying midfielder, making him a valuable developmental asset for the Loons’ defensive depth.
