Alisa “Darius” Randell
- Years with club: 2024–present
- Position: Forward / Right Winger
Darius Randell is one of Minnesota United’s most promising young talents, having progressed through the club’s entire player pathway. He started in the MNUFC Academy (U15s) as a defender before transitioning to a winger/forward role and progressing to MNUFC2 (MLS NEXT Pro). In May 2025, he signed a first-team Homegrown contract, becoming the club’s fourth Homegrown player in MLS history. Randell is an explosive attacker known for his pace and ability to get past defenders. He continues to split time between the first team and MNUFC2 to aid his development.
Key stats:
- MLS regular season appearances: 4 (As of late 2025)
- MNUFC2 appearances: 26 (MLS NEXT Pro, as of late 2024)
- Youngest goalscorer: Holds the club record for the youngest player to appear and score in a match (all competitions) at 17 years and 255 days old.
Memorable moments:
- First professional contract: Signing with MNUFC2 in August 2024 marked his first step into the professional game.
- Homegrown signing: Becoming an MLS Homegrown player in 2025, a significant milestone that validates the club’s commitment to its academy system.
- U.S. Open Cup goal: Scoring in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 in 2025, a match in which he became the youngest player to score for the senior team.
Where are they now?:
- Darius Randell is currently an active member of the Minnesota United FC first-team roster, occupying an Off-Roster Homegrown slot.
- He continues to be integrated into the first-team environment while also regularly featuring for MNUFC2 to gain minutes and further his development.
