Loïc Mesanvi
- Years with club: 2022–present (Academy, MNUFC2, and First Team)
- Position: Forward / Midfielder (Winger / Striker)
- Nationality: Togolese / American
- Acquisition: Signed to an MLS NEXT Pro contract with MNUFC2 in November 2022; signed to First Team MLS contract in August 2024
Loïc Mesanvi is a young, pacy attacker who has progressed through the Minnesota United FC development pathway, starting in the Academy and moving up to the MLS NEXT Pro reserve side (MNUFC2) before earning a contract with the MLS first team. Born in Togo and moving to the Twin Cities area during his youth, he is considered a promising homegrown talent.
Key stats with Minnesota United (through 2025 season):
- MLS regular season appearances (First Team): 2 (all as a substitute)
- MLS debut: February 25, 2024, in a 2-1 win over Austin FC.
- MLS NEXT Pro (MNUFC2) appearances: 62 (10 goals, 6 assists)
- US Open Cup appearances (First Team): 1 (Made his first-team start in the Open Cup)
- Total club goals (all competitions): 10
- Hometown: Lakeville, Minnesota
- Contract status: Under MLS contract through December 2025, with club options for 2026 and 2027.
Memorable moments and honors:
- Homegrown Talent: Mesanvi played high school soccer at Lakeville South High School, where he was named the 2021 East Metro High School Boys Player of the Year and a Mr. Soccer Minnesota Finalist.
- MLS NEXT Pro Debut: He scored in his very first appearance for MNUFC2 in September 2022.
- Contract Promotion: He was officially signed to a first-team MLS contract in August 2024, graduating from the reserve side after two productive years.
Where is he now?:
- Loïc Mesanvi is currently an active Forward/Midfielder for Minnesota United FC in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- He primarily plays in a wide attacking role or as a striker.
