Dayne St. Clair

  • Years with club: 2019–2025
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Nationality: Canadian

Dayne St. Clair was drafted by Minnesota United with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Maryland. After spending time on loan in the USL, he made his MLS debut in 2020 and quickly became the club’s primary starting goalkeeper. Known for his strong shot-stopping, athleticism, and command of the penalty area, St. Clair has been a cornerstone of the Loons’ success in the early 2020s, leading the team in all-time wins and shutouts.

Key stats with Minnesota United:

  • Total club appearances (all competitions): 159 (as of late 2025)
  • MLS regular season appearances: 135 (as of late 2025)
  • Goals conceded per 90 (2025 season): 1.00 (second in MLS)
  • Save percentage (2025 season): 77.93% (led all MLS goalkeepers)
  • Accolades: 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, 2022 MLS All-Star MVP, 2022 and 2025 MLS All-Star selection, 2025 MLS Best XI.
  • Club records: He is the club leader in wins (48) and shutouts (31) across all competitions.

Memorable moments:

  • MLS All-Star MVP: In 2022, he was named the Most Valuable Player of the MLS All-Star Game, played at Allianz Field, in front of the home fans.
  • Goalkeeper of the Year: He was named the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, becoming the second Minnesota United player to win the award (following Vito Mannone in 2019).
  • 2020 playoffs: In his first season, he started all three 2020 MLS Cup Playoff games for the Loons, maintaining back-to-back clean sheets against the Colorado Rapids and Sporting Kansas City.
  • International career: He has been a key figure for the Canada men’s national team since 2021, and is in contention to be the starting goalkeeper for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by his home country.

Where are they now?:

  • Dayne St. Clair’s contract with Minnesota United expired at the end of the 2025 season.
  • He is currently a professional soccer player who is a free agent, though Minnesota United is reportedly still in negotiations to re-sign him.
  • Due to his recent Goalkeeper of the Year award, he is being actively pursued by several MLS clubs, including his hometown team, Toronto FC.