Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC have signed forward Marcus Caldeira, the club announced Wednesday. The 21-year-old Canadian is under contract through 2026, with options for the 2027 sprint season, as well as 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.
What happened?
Minnesota drafted Caldeira No. 20 overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft as he starred at West Virginia University. During his senior year, he tallied 14g/7a, was named the Sun Belt Player of the Year, a First-Team All-American and a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist.
Why it matters for Minnesota United FC
"We’re excited to welcome Marcus to our club and look forward to seeing him continue his development while adding depth and competition to our team this season," said Khaled El-Ahmad, Minnesota's chief soccer officer and sporting director.
What comes next?
The Loons begin their first season under new head coach Cameron Knowles. As of now, Minnesota United FC are 9th in Major League Soccer, with 11 pts, 3W-2D-2L from 7 games, recent form WWDLL. Their next fixture is vs San Jose Earthquakes on 2026-08-23.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 9th in Major League Soccer |
| Points | 11 pts |
| Record | 3W-2D-2L from 7 games |
| Recent form | WWDLL |
| Next fixture | vs San Jose Earthquakes on 2026-08-23 |
