- 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.
