Juan Agudelo
- Years with club: 2021
- Position: Forward / Centre-Forward
- Nationality: American
- Acquisition: Signed as a free agent on March 2, 2021
Juan Agudelo is a veteran American forward who joined Minnesota United FC for the 2021 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Born in Colombia but representing the United States, Agudelo was a long-time MLS player and former U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) prospect. He signed with the Loons to provide depth and competition in the attacking lineup, following a spell with Inter Miami CF.
Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS):
- MLS regular season appearances: 13 (2 starts)
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 0
- Total minutes played: 386
- Departure: Contract option was not renewed at the end of the 2021 season.
Memorable moments:
- USMNT history: Agudelo was once the youngest goalscorer in the modern era for the United States Men’s National Team, scoring in his debut against South Africa in 2010 at age 17. He earned 28 senior caps for the USMNT.
- MLS veteran: He spent over a decade in MLS, starting his career as a Homegrown player for the New York Red Bulls and having notable stints with New England Revolution and Chivas USA.
- Injury: His season with Minnesota was interrupted by a thigh injury in August 2021.
Where is he now?:
- After leaving Minnesota United, Agudelo continued his career in the USL Championship, first with Birmingham Legion FC (2022–2023) and then with San Antonio FC (2024–2025).
- He announced his retirement from professional soccer, effective at the end of the 2025 USL Championship season.
- His final regular season professional match was in October 2025 with San Antonio FC, ending a professional career that spanned 16 seasons.
