Tyler Polak

  • Years with Minnesota United: 2014–2015 (NASL era)
  • Position: Defender (left-back)
  • Nationality: American
  • Acquisition: Signed with Minnesota United FC (NASL) in 2014.

Tyler Polak is a veteran American defender, primarily a left-back, who spent two seasons with Minnesota United in the NASL. He was known for his durability and national team youth experience, having been a part of several US Youth National Team programs.

Key stats with Minnesota United (NASL):

  • NASL regular season appearances: 3
  • Total club appearances (all competitions): 3
  • Departure: Left the club after the 2015 season, moving on to FC Cincinnati.

Memorable moments and honors (Overall career):

  • Youth World Cup participant: Played every minute of every match for the US at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
  • MLS SuperDraft: Selected 22nd overall in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft by the New England Revolution.
  • MLS experience: Made one MLS appearance for the New England Revolution in 2012.
  • USL League One standout: Has had a highly successful career in USL League One (USL1) with Greenville Triumph SC.
  • USL League One champion: Won the 2020 USL League One title and the 2020 Players’ Shield with Greenville Triumph SC.
  • All-League selection: Named to the USL League One All-League First Team on two occasions (2019, 2020).

Where is he now?:

  • Tyler Polak is currently an active Left-Back for Greenville Triumph SC in USL League One.
  • He is a stalwart for the club, having been Greenville’s first-ever player signing in 2019, and re-signed in January 2025 for his seventh season with the Triumph.