Hugo Bacharach
- Years with club: 2024
- Position: Centre-Back / Central Midfield / Defender
- Nationality: Spanish
- Acquisition: 1st Round, 9th overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft
Hugo Bacharach joined Minnesota United FC as a highly-touted prospect, having been selected ninth overall in the first round of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. The Spanish defender, who also played as a central midfielder in college, signed a one-year contract with the club in March 2024, with options through 2027. He arrived with a decorated collegiate career, including being named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year while at Fairleigh Dickinson University and helping Indiana University win the Big Ten regular season championship.
Key stats with Minnesota United (2024):
- MLS regular season appearances (First Team): 1 (Made his MLS debut on April 13, 2024)
- MLS Leagues Cup appearances: 2
- MNUFC2 appearances (MLS NEXT Pro): 9
- MNUFC2 goals (MLS NEXT Pro): 1
- MNUFC2 assists (MLS NEXT Pro): 1
- US Open Cup appearances (MNUFC2): 1
Memorable moments:
- First-round draft pick: His selection marked a significant investment by the club in a college prospect.
- Collegiate accolades: In addition to his conference honors, he was also named the USL League Two Defender of the Year in 2023 while playing for the Flint City Bucks.
- Versatility: During his college career at Indiana University, he transitioned successfully from centre-back to central midfield.
Where is he now?:
- Minnesota United declined the options on his contract, and he was released at the end of the 2024 season.
- Bacharach signed with USL Championship club Rhode Island FC on December 31, 2024.
- He is currently a defender for Rhode Island FC, where he has featured in the 2025 USL Championship and USL Cup competitions.
