Luke Hille
- Years with club: 2025–present (MNUFC2 and First Team via Short-Term Agreements)
- Position: Forward (Striker / Attacking Midfield)
- Nationality: American
- Acquisition: Signed to an MLS NEXT Pro contract with MNUFC2 on March 13, 2025, after concluding his collegiate career.
Luke Hille is a young American forward who quickly established himself as a key goal-scorer for Minnesota United FC’s reserve side, MNUFC2, during his debut professional season in 2025. Known for his intense work ethic, positioning, and finishing ability, he earned multiple short-term agreements to be available for the MLS first team during the season.
Key stats with Minnesota United (through 2025 season):
- MLS NEXT Pro (MNUFC2) appearances: 19
- MLS NEXT Pro goals: 10 (Led MNUFC2 in scoring in 2025)
- MLS regular season appearances (First Team): 1 (Made via Short-Term Agreement, playing 1 minute)
- US Open Cup appearances (First Team): 1 (Made via Short-Term Agreement, playing 1 minute)
- Contract status: Under contract with MNUFC2 through December 2025.
Memorable moments and honors:
- Immediate Goal-Scoring: In his debut season with MNUFC2, he became the team’s top scorer and notably set two club records: scoring both the quickest-ever goal (in the 2nd minute) and the latest-ever goal (in the 97th minute) in MNUFC2 history in the same season.
- College Career: Hille played collegiately for both NC State University and the University of North Carolina (UNC). In his final collegiate year at UNC (2024), he was the team’s second-leading scorer.
- MLS Debut: Made his Major League Soccer debut on July 26, 2025, as a substitute against St. Louis CITY SC while on a Short-Term Agreement.
Where is he now?:
- Luke Hille is currently an active Forward for Minnesota United FC 2 (MNUFC2) in the MLS NEXT Pro league.
- He is positioned to earn a permanent contract with the MLS first team in the future if his goal-scoring form continues.
