- Years with club: 2017–2019
- Position: Goalkeeper
Bobby Shuttleworth was one of the first major acquisitions for Minnesota United’s inaugural MLS season, arriving in a trade with the New England Revolution in February 2017. A seasoned MLS veteran, he immediately took over the starting goalkeeper role for the expansion side. Known for his shot-stopping ability and commanding presence, Shuttleworth was an indispensable figure during the Loons’ turbulent first two seasons in MLS, leading the league in saves in 2017. He was a foundational piece that provided veteran leadership and stability, though a dip in form led to him losing his starting spot to Vito Mannone midway through the 2019 season. He was subsequently loaned out before his contract expired.
Key stats:
- MLS regular season appearances: 58
- Shutouts: 7 (for MNUFC)
- MLS Save Leader (2017): Recorded a career-high and league-leading 116 saves in his first season with the Loons.
- Club Save Record: Set the club record for saves in a single match with nine (May 20, 2018, vs. SKC).
Memorable moments:
- The first point and win: Shuttleworth backstopped the team to their first-ever MLS point (a 2-2 draw at Colorado) and their first-ever MLS win (a 4-2 victory over Real Salt Lake) in the 2017 season.
- Playing with a broken nose: In a gritty 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City on May 7, 2017, Shuttleworth famously suffered a broken nose in the second half but returned to the goal to finish the game, inspiring his teammates and demonstrating his commitment.
Where are they now?:
- Following his release from Minnesota United, he was loaned to Sacramento Republic FC in the USL Championship for the remainder of 2019.
- He continued his MLS career, playing for Chicago Fire FC (2020–2021) and Atlanta United (2022).
- He announced his retirement from professional soccer in July 2022.
- He quickly transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the women’s soccer program at Florida State University (2022–2025).
- In December 2025, he was named the new head coach of the Texas A&M women’s soccer program.