- Years with club: 2017
- Position: Goalkeeper
Billy Heavner was signed by Minnesota United in March 2017 to provide depth at the goalkeeper position during the club’s inaugural MLS season. A standout collegiate keeper at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he earned numerous academic and athletic honors, Heavner had a very brief professional tenure with the Loons. He was primarily the third or fourth-choice keeper and was rarely included in the matchday squad. His contract was terminated just ten days after he was signed, as the team finalized their roster for the expansion season.
Key stats:
- MLS regular season appearances: 0
- Professional tenure with MNUFC: 10 days
- College accolades: America East All-Conference Second Team (2016), CoSIDA First Team Academic All-American (2015).
Memorable moments:
- Academic excellence: Heavner was highly regarded for his academic achievements, having earned the NCAA Elite 89 Award as the top scholar-athlete at the College Cup in 2014, making him a unique signing for the club.
Where are they now?:
- Following his short time with Minnesota United in March 2017, he did not pursue further professional soccer contracts.
- Sources indicate that Billy Heavner officially retired from professional soccer in January 2018.