Kipp Keller
- Years with club: 2025–present
- Position: Defender (Centre-Back)
- Nationality: American
- Acquisition: Selected in Stage 1 of the 2024 MLS Re-Entry Draft (December 2024)
Kipp Keller is a young American center-back who joined Minnesota United FC ahead of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season via the Re-Entry Draft. As the 5th overall pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, he arrived in Minnesota having already gained MLS experience with Austin FC and FC Cincinnati. Known for his athleticism and defensive skill, his time with the Loons has been marked by a loan spell to gain consistent playing time.
Key stats with Minnesota United (2025 season):
- MLS first team appearances: 0 (Has not appeared in a senior team match)
- MLS NEXT Pro (MNUFC2) appearances: 8 (All starts, before loan)
- Current status at MNUFC: Contracted through the end of the 2025 season (loaned out).
- Draft History: 1st Round, 5th overall pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft (Austin FC).
Career highlights (prior to and during MNUFC tenure):
- High Draft Pick: His selection at 5th overall in 2022 highlights his potential coming out of Saint Louis University, where he was named the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.
- Prior MLS Experience: He has 29 career MLS regular season appearances between Austin FC (2022–2023) and FC Cincinnati (2024).
- MLS NEXT Pro experience: Keller has logged significant minutes in the MLS NEXT Pro league, including time with Austin FC II, FC Cincinnati 2, and Minnesota United 2 (MNUFC2), which has been crucial for his development and injury recovery.
Where is he now?:
- Kipp Keller is currently under contract with Minnesota United FC but is loaned out to New Mexico United of the USL Championship (USL) for the remainder of the 2025 season.
- The loan agreement was finalized in August 2025 to give him more consistent first-team minutes.
- His contract with Minnesota United is currently set to expire at the end of December 2025.
