Marc Burch

  • Years with club: 2017–2018
  • Position: Defender (Left-Back)
  • Nationality: American
  • Acquisition: Traded from Colorado Rapids along with Sam Cronin on March 31, 2017

Marc Burch is a seasoned American defender who joined Minnesota United FC during the club’s inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) season. As a 12-year MLS veteran with significant experience, he was acquired via trade to provide immediate, much-needed stability and veteran leadership to the Loons’ expansion defense.

Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS):

  • MLS regular season appearances: 21 (17 starts)
  • Goals: 0
  • Assists: 0
  • Total club appearances (all competitions): 22
  • Role in MNUFC: Instantly became the starting left-back upon arrival in 2017, bringing experience to a struggling backline.
  • Departure: His contract option was declined following the 2018 MLS season.

Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):

  • MLS Veteran: Played 12 seasons in MLS, making over 230 regular-season appearances for six different clubs (LA Galaxy, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, Seattle Sounders FC, Colorado Rapids, and Minnesota United).
  • MLS Success: Won the MLS Supporters’ Shield (2007) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (2008) with D.C. United.
  • Collegiate Success: Won the 2005 NCAA College Cup with the University of Maryland, scoring the game-winning goal in the final.
  • Noteworthy Trade: His trade to Minnesota, which also brought in Sam Cronin, was hailed as a turning point that brought essential experience to the team’s struggling expansion defense.

Where is he now?:

  • After leaving Minnesota United, Burch finished his professional career in the USL Championship with Memphis 901 FC (2019–2020), where he served as the club captain.
  • Following his retirement from professional play in late 2020, he returned to Colorado.
  • Marc Burch is currently working in youth soccer development as the MLS NEXT Director for ALBION SC Colorado. He focuses on coaching and helping young athletes develop their skills.