Tyrone Mears
- Years with Minnesota United: 2017–2018 (Transferred August 2018)
- Position: Defender (right-back)
- Nationality: English
- Acquisition: Selected by Minnesota United FC in Stage 1 of the 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft on December 15, 2017.
Tyrone Mears is a highly experienced English defender who brought Premier League, Ligue 1, and MLS Cup winning experience to the Loons’ backline. He was picked up by Minnesota United via the Re-Entry Draft to provide a veteran presence on the right side of the defense.
Key stats with Minnesota United (MNUFC):
- MLS regular season appearances: 11
- MLS regular season goals: 1
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 13
- Departure: Transferred to West Bromwich Albion (EFL Championship) on August 28, 2018.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall career):
- English Premier League: Played for several English clubs in the Premier League and Championship, including Manchester City (youth), Preston North End, West Ham United, Derby County, Burnley, and Bolton Wanderers.
- European experience: Spent a loan spell with Olympique de Marseille in France’s Ligue 1, scoring a crucial extra-time goal against Ajax in the 2009 UEFA Cup (now Europa League) to advance the club to the quarter-finals.
- MLS Cup champion: Started and played every minute of Seattle Sounders FC’s 2016 playoff run, culminating in an MLS Cup victory over Toronto FC.
- MLS debut: Led Seattle Sounders FC in minutes played during his first MLS season in 2015.
- International cap: Earned one cap for the Jamaica National Team in 2009.
Where is he now?:
- Tyrone Mears is currently the President of Soccer for Fort Lauderdale United FC in Florida.
- He oversees all sporting operations for both the men’s USL League One team and the women’s USL Super League team, transitioning into this executive role in September 2025 after a prior stint as the head coach.
