Siniša Ubiparipović

  • Years with Minnesota United: 2013 (on loan, NASL era)
  • Position: Midfielder (central midfield / attacking midfield)
  • Nationality: Bosnian and Herzegovinian (born in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Acquisition: Loaned to Minnesota United FC (NASL) in the 2013 fall season from the Montreal Impact (MLS). He also had a one-game loan to the Minnesota Thunder (USL-1) in 2007.

Siniša Ubiparipović is a veteran midfielder who enjoyed a long professional career primarily in the North American leagues (MLS and NASL). While his time with the Minnesota teams was limited to two short loan spells, he was a key figure for clubs like the New York Red Bulls and Ottawa Fury.

Key stats with Minnesota United (NASL and USL):

  • NASL appearances (MNUFC 2013): 7 (4 starts)
  • NASL goals (MNUFC 2013): 0
  • USL-1 appearances (Minnesota Thunder 2007): 1
  • USL-1 goals (Minnesota Thunder 2007): 1 (scored a goal in his only appearance)

Memorable moments and honors (Overall career):

  • MLS Cup finalist: Was a key piece of the New York Red Bulls team that reached the 2008 MLS Cup Final. He started all four postseason matches that year.
  • MLS experience: Played a total of 80 matches in Major League Soccer for the New York Red Bulls and Montreal Impact.
  • NASL success: Helped the Ottawa Fury win the 2015 NASL Fall Championship and the Indy Eleven win the 2016 NASL Spring Championship, helping both sides reach their first-ever Soccer Bowl appearances.
  • Collegiate legend: Was the first-ever player from the University of Akron to be selected in the MLS SuperDraft. He was a two-time All-American and the 2006 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year.
  • Canadian champion: Won the 2013 Canadian Championship with the Montreal Impact.

Where is he now?:

  • Siniša Ubiparipović retired from professional football in 2017.
  • He is currently the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Cleveland State University (NCAA Division I), a position he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, Cleveland State won its first-ever Horizon League Regular Season Championship in 2022.