Bernardo Añor
- Years with club: 2016 (Loan), 2017
- Position: Midfielder / Left-back
Bernardo Añor joined Minnesota United on loan from Sporting Kansas City for the 2016 season (NASL) and then signed with the club ahead of their inaugural 2017 MLS season. The Venezuelan international was a versatile player who could operate as a defensive or central midfielder, or even on the left side as a winger or left-back. During his NASL loan in 2016, a promising start was interrupted by an ankle injury that sidelined him for much of the season. He returned to sign with the MLS side for 2017, but his playing time remained limited, and the club declined his contract option after the season. Añor was known for his skilled touch and ability to act as a pivot player to distribute the ball up the flanks.
Key stats:
- NASL appearances (2016): 7
- MLS regular season appearances (2017): 0
- Former clubs: Played four seasons with Columbus Crew before joining Sporting Kansas City.
Memorable moments:
- Injury return: Despite the major ankle injury in 2016, he managed to make a speedy recovery and appeared in a couple of games at the end of the NASL campaign.
- MLS veteran signing: His signing for the 2017 MLS season was part of the club’s strategy to bring in experienced MLS players to build the inaugural roster.
Where are they now?:
- Following the 2017 MLS season with Minnesota United, Añor signed with Caracas F.C. in his native Venezuela in 2018.
- He played for Caracas F.C. until 2020.
- Bernardo Añor officially retired from professional soccer in January 2021.
