Foster Langsdorf

  • Years with club: 2020–2021
  • Position: Centre-Forward
  • Nationality: American

Foster Langsdorf joined Minnesota United FC late in the 2020 season, signing on October 30, 2020, following a successful season with USL Championship side Reno 1868 FC. He was brought in to provide depth at the striker position ahead of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. An Oregon native and product of the Portland Timbers Academy, Langsdorf was known for his collegiate success at Stanford, where he won three consecutive NCAA National Championships. His time with the Loons was limited to substitute appearances.

Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS):

  • MLS regular season appearances: 2 (1 in 2020, 1 in 2021)
  • Total minutes played: 44
  • Goals: 0
  • Assists: 0
  • Loan spell: Loaned to USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies (June 2021).

Memorable moments:

  • Collegiate dynasty: He finished his four-year career at Stanford (2014-2017) as the Pac-12’s all-time scoring leader with 37 goals and won three straight NCAA National Championships.
  • USL success: He was a proven goalscorer in the USL Championship, netting 22 goals and 15 assists over 57 appearances for Portland Timbers 2, and scoring 11 goals in 18 appearances for Reno 1868 FC in 2020.
  • MLS debut for MNUFC: He made his Loons debut in the regular season finale of the 2020 season against FC Dallas.

Where is he now?:

  • Langsdorf retired from professional soccer on July 27, 2021, while under contract with Minnesota United and on loan to the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
  • After retiring, he enrolled in the MBA program at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, graduating with the Class of 2023.
  • During his time in the MBA program, he expressed interest in a career working for the front office of a Major League Soccer team, drawing on his experience as a professional player.