Aziel Jackson

  • Years with club: 2021–2022
  • Position: Midfielder / Attacking Midfielder

Aziel Jackson’s time in Minnesota was a significant, albeit brief, chapter in his early development. The New York-born midfielder was signed by Minnesota United as a Homegrown Player in April 2021 after the club traded for his rights from the New York Red Bulls. Known as “AZ,” he is an energetic, technically gifted attacking player. Although he made very few first-team appearances for MNUFC, he was instrumental in the success of the inaugural season of MNUFC2 (the club’s MLS NEXT Pro side) in 2022. His standout performances in the reserve league led to his eventual trade to expansion club St. Louis City SC.

Key stats:

  • MLS regular season appearances: 2
  • MNUFC2 appearances: 23
  • MNUFC2 goals/assists (2022): 10 goals, 7 assists (Team high in both)
  • Accolades: Named to the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro Best XI

Memorable moments:

  • MLS NEXT Pro star: Jackson led MNUFC2 in goals, assists, and scoring chances created during the 2022 season, helping to launch the careers of several other young talents who played alongside him.
  • Trade value: In November 2022, he was traded to St. Louis City SC in exchange for an initial $150,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) and up to $75,000 in conditional GAM, a deal that included a 20% sell-on clause, which later proved lucrative for Minnesota United.

Where are they now?:

  • After leaving Minnesota United, Jackson went on to play for St. Louis City SC and Columbus Crew, making an impact across MLS.
  • In July 2025, he was transferred from Columbus Crew to Polish Ekstraklasa side Jagiellonia BiaÅ‚ystok.
  • He is currently playing for Jagiellonia BiaÅ‚ystok in the Polish top flight and remains a US International.