- Years with club: 2022–2023
- Position: Forward (Striker / Centre-Forward)
- Nationality: Colombian
- Acquisition: Signed via transfer from Once Caldas S.A. (Colombia) as a Restricted Designated Player on August 5, 2022.
Ménder García is a Colombian forward who joined Minnesota United FC midway through the 2022 season, arriving from the Colombian First Division. Known for his versatility across the attack, athleticism, and pace, he was brought in to bolster the Loons’ goal-scoring options.
Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS):
- MLS regular season appearances: 39
- MLS regular season goals: 4
- MLS regular season assists: 1
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 46
- Total club goals (all competitions): 4
- MLS Debut/First Goal: Made his MLS debut on August 20, 2022, and scored his first MLS and MNUFC goal on September 17, 2022, against Sporting Kansas City.
- Departure: Contract was not extended/released at the end of the 2023 season.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):
- Pre-MLS Career: Spent the beginning of his career at Once Caldas in Colombia, where he made 112 appearances and scored 22 goals across all competitions.
- Versatility: During his time in Minnesota, he was noted for his ability to play as a center-forward, right winger, and left winger.
- International Youth Career: Represented the Colombia U-23 National Team in 2019 and 2020.
Where is he now?:
- Following his departure from Minnesota United, Ménder García returned to Colombia.
- He signed with Deportivo Independiente Medellín (Indep. Medellín) in the Colombian Categoría Primera A as a free agent in January 2024.
- Ménder García is currently an active Forward for Independiente Medellín in the Colombian First Division, where his contract is set to expire in December 2025.