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Saturday, Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 PM
Minnesota United today announced its roster ahead of the team’s 2025 Major League Soccer Season Opener against LAFC at BMO Stadium.
The match will kick off today, February 22, at 3:30 p.m. CT on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, FOX, FOX9+, FOX Deportes and locally on MNUFC Radio ESPN 1500. The Loons then next week take on CF Montréal in their Home Opener game on Saturday, March 1 at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
No.
Position
Name
Roster Status
1
GK
Alec Smir
Domestic
2
D
Devin Padelford
Homegrown, Domestic
5
D
Nicolás Romero
U22, International
7
M
Sang Bin Jeong
U22, International
8
M
Joseph Rosales
U.S. Permanent Resident
9
F
Kelvin Yeboah
Designated Player, International
13
D
Anthony Markanich
Domestic
14
F
Tani Oluwaseyi
U.S. Permanent Resident
15
D
Michael Boxall
U.S. Permanent Resident
17
M
Robin Lod
U.S. Permanent Resident
19
M
Sam Shashoua
Domestic
20
M
Wil Trapp
Domestic
21
F
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
U.S. Permanent Resident
22
M
Hoyeon Jung
International
23
D
Morris Duggan
International
24
D
Kipp Keller
Domestic
26
M
Joaquín Pereyra
Designated Player, International
27
D
DJ Taylor
Domestic
28
D
Jefferson Diaz
International
30
M
Owen Gene
U22, International
31
M
Hassani Dotson
Domestic
67
M
Carlos Harvey
U.S. Permanent Resident
90
M
Loïc Mesanvi
Domestic
97
GK
Dayne St. Clair
Domestic
The following players are on loan or unavailable and will not occupy international roster spot or slot on the roster.
No.
Position
Name
Roster Status
99
F
Jordan Adebayo-Smith
On Loan
25
M
Alejandro Bran
On Loan
18
D
Matúš Kmeť
On Loan
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No. |
Position |
Name |
Roster Status |
|
1 |
GK |
Alec Smir |
Domestic |
|
2 |
D |
Devin Padelford |
Homegrown, Domestic |
|
5 |
D |
Nicolás Romero |
U22, International |
|
7 |
M |
Sang Bin Jeong |
U22, International |
|
8 |
M |
Joseph Rosales |
U.S. Permanent Resident |
|
9 |
F |
Kelvin Yeboah |
Designated Player, International |
|
13 |
D |
Anthony Markanich |
Domestic |
|
14 |
F |
Tani Oluwaseyi |
U.S. Permanent Resident |
|
15 |
D |
Michael Boxall |
U.S. Permanent Resident |
|
17 |
M |
Robin Lod |
U.S. Permanent Resident |
|
19 |
M |
Sam Shashoua |
Domestic |
|
20 |
M |
Wil Trapp |
Domestic |
|
21 |
F |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
U.S. Permanent Resident |
|
22 |
M |
Hoyeon Jung |
International |
|
23 |
D |
Morris Duggan |
International |
|
24 |
D |
Kipp Keller |
Domestic |
|
26 |
M |
Joaquín Pereyra |
Designated Player, International |
|
27 |
D |
DJ Taylor |
Domestic |
|
28 |
D |
Jefferson Diaz |
International |
|
30 |
M |
Owen Gene |
U22, International |
|
31 |
M |
Hassani Dotson |
Domestic |
|
67 |
M |
Carlos Harvey |
U.S. Permanent Resident |
|
90 |
M |
Loïc Mesanvi |
Domestic |
|
97 |
GK |
Dayne St. Clair |
Domestic |
|
No. |
Position |
Name |
Roster Status |
|
99 |
F |
Jordan Adebayo-Smith |
On Loan |
|
25 |
M |
Alejandro Bran |
On Loan |
|
18 |
D |
Matúš Kmeť |
On Loan |
Reusse: Once we fight past soccer oddities, we see much to like about Minnesota United
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Team leadership is strong, and so is ownership. Stadium financing is satisfying. If only FIFA would stay out of the way.
By Patrick Reusse
Where to watch MLS opening weekend, schedule, start time: LAFC vs. Minnesota United kickoff league’s action
Saturday, the 30th season of Major League Soccer will kick off with Los Angeles FC hosting Minnesota United. While initially Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were supposed to kick off the season before their Concacaf Champions Cup match was postponed but there will be no shortage of star power on display as the league kick off.
From faces in new places like Lucho Acosta in Dallas, Jesus Ferreira in Seattle and Evander in Portland to big name coaching hires like Gregg Berhalter to Chicago and Bruce Arena in San Jose. Even a major return in Miguel Almiron coming back to Atlanta United. The stage is set for quite an opening weekend of play but let’s take a look at some things to watch for.
While San Diego will have to wait until Sunday to kick off their inaugural journey in MLS, there’s a lot to like about Mikey Varas’ new team — just maybe not their jersey. Hirving Lozano is quite a star to hitch their team to in San Diego’s inaugural season, but there are other solid additions like Luca De La Torre who could make this a side to watch this season. The roster build has been a slow one, but an intentional build that could pay dividends.
After setting an MLS points record last season, Inter Miami got knocked out of the playoffs in the first round to Atlanta United. The disappointment has led to a new manager taking over in Javier Mascherano. The loss of Leonardo Campana and Diego Gomez will leave questions that need to be answered for Miami, but luckily for them, those are easier to do with Lionel Messi on the pitch. The Argentine won’t be able to do everything which is where Miami will need to show that they’re a complete team to live up to expectations for the club to win everything in their path.
This has been an offseason for the ages with four of the top 10 incoming transfers ever happening ahead of this season. Big expectations will be on Emmanual Latte Lath, Kevin Denkey, and Hirving Lozano, all joining from abroad for big fees, but FC Cincinnati also set a domestic record along the way. Teams can now acquire up to two players for cash in a season which Cincinnati used to acquire Evander from the Portland Timbers. They needed him with Acosta departing for FC Dallas, but with this new spending mechanism, Cincy was able to spend a record $12 million to an MLS team for his services. While abroad a transaction like this may seem common, this is the first time that MLS teams have been able to spend cash to acquire a player within the league setting a new market in the process.
All times Eastern, All matches are available on MLS Season Pass
Saturday, Feb. 22
Los Angeles FC vs. Minnesota United, 4:45 p.m.
Inter Miami vs. New York City FC, 7:30 p.m.
Columbus vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta United vs. CF Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Orlando City vs. Philadelphia Union, 7:30 p.m.
FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls, 7:30 p.m.
D.C. United vs. Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m.
Austin FCvs. Sporting Kansas City, 8:30 p.m.
Nashville SC vs. New England Revolution, 8:30 p.m.
Houston Dynamo vs. FC Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
St. Louis City SC vs. Colorado Rapids, 8:30 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake, 10:30 p.m.
Seattle Sounders vs. Charlotte FC, 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, 4 p.m.
LA Galaxy vs. San Diego FC, 7 p.m.
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