- Years with club: 2018–2019
- Position: Forward
Ángelo Rodríguez signed with Minnesota United in July 2018, arriving from Deportes Tolima as the club’s second-ever Designated Player (DP), joining fellow Colombian Darwin Quintero. The forward was known for his physical presence, hold-up play, and aggressive style in the box, traits that coach Adrian Heath publicly sought to bring to the team’s attack. Rodríguez’s time was marked by periods of strong form, particularly in the later half of the 2018 and the beginning of the 2019 season. Despite being a key piece in the team’s transformation into a playoff contender, the club mutually agreed to part ways with him in January 2020.
Key stats:
- MLS regular season appearances: 39
- Goals: 9
- Role: A traditional number nine who excelled at winning duels and occupying center-backs.
Memorable moments:
- Home hat trick against NYCFC: In September 2018, Rodríguez scored a brace (two goals) in a 3-2 victory over New York City FC, with both goals showcasing his ability to finish in the box.
- The hold-up hero: A memorable performance came in a 1-1 draw against LAFC in September 2019, where he came on as a halftime substitute and completely changed the complexion of the game with his relentless physical hold-up play, drawing public praise from Adrian Heath.
- The first Allianz Field goal from a DP: He scored a crucial goal on April 13, 2019, against NYCFC at the newly opened Allianz Field, helping the Loons secure their first home win in the new stadium.
Where are they now?:
- After leaving Minnesota United, he returned to Colombia, signing with Deportivo Cali in 2020.
- He later played for Deportivo Pereira and had a brief stint with Goiás in Brazil in 2024.
- As of late 2025, he is playing for Santa Fe in Colombia’s Categoría Primera A.