Muba Nour
- Years with Minnesota United: 2025–present (Signed March 2025)
- Position: Forward / Attacker
- Nationality: Somali / American
- Acquisition: Signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract with MNUFC2 after impressing at an open tryout in January 2025.
Muba Nour is a local Minnesota product and attacker who earned his first professional contract with Minnesota United’s reserve team, MNUFC2. His journey is notable as he converted an open tryout opportunity into a professional contract, having previously played in the UPSL with 18×26 Academy. He is the first Somali-American player to sign with MNUFC2.
Key stats with Minnesota United (Through 2025 season):
- MLS NEXT Pro appearances (MNUFC2): 23
- MLS NEXT Pro goals (MNUFC2): 1
- MLS NEXT Pro assists (MNUFC2): 1
- Total club appearances (all competitions, MNUFC2): 25 (Including MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs)
- Contract status: Under MLS NEXT Pro contract through December 2025, with a club option for 2026.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):
- Local Success Story: Was born in Ethiopia, raised in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and impressed enough at a winter combine to earn a professional deal with his hometown club’s reserve team.
- International Duty: Has been called up and represented the Somalia Senior National Team in 2025, including appearances in World Cup Qualifiers.
- Youth League Success: Was named the regional MVP and top scorer in the UPSL with 18×26 Academy in 2024.
Where is he now?:
- Muba Nour is currently an active Forward for Minnesota United FC 2 (MNUFC2) in MLS NEXT Pro.
- He is completing his first full season with the professional reserve team, having helped them reach the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs in 2025.
