US EditionMinnesota United Brings Colombian Star James Rodríguez to the MLS on a Short-Term Contract
- On Thursday, Minnesota United signed Colombia international James Rodríguez to a short-term, non-Designated Player MLS contract through at least the mid-summer FIFA World Cup, with no transfer fee paid as he arrived a free agent.
- Seeking World Cup fitness, Rodríguez sought a club to stay match-sharp and boost Minnesota's attack and media relevance, according to manager Cameron Knowles.
- With recent club form showing, Colombia star and former Real Madrid/Bayern Munich player James Rodríguez had three goals and two assists in 14 appearances last season with Club León but hasn't played club soccer since November 8.
- The initial six-month deal was structured so Rodríguez does not necessarily occupy a Designated Player slot, preserving flexibility as Minnesota prepares for its Feb. 21 season opener at Austin FC.
- As a milestone for MLS, James Rodríguez's arrival shows mid-market MLS clubs can attract World Cup stars without big transfer fees, confirming MLS's evolving recruitment beyond big-market spending.
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Minnesota United brings Colombian star James Rodríguez to the MLS on a short-term contract
Minnesota United has signed midfielder James Rodríguez to a short-term contract that gives the Major League Soccer club’s highest-profile player to date in an arrangement that gives the Colombia veteran a team to ramp up with in preparation for the World Cup this summer.
Loons finalizing deal for Colombian star James Rodriguez
Colombian star midfielder James Rodriguez was en route to Minnesota on Thursday to finalize a contract with the Loons, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press. If the deal is completed and approved by MLS, the 34-year-old attacking midfielder will join Minnesota United on a short-term contract. The exact length is not yet known, but it is presumably through at least the mid-summer FIFA World Cup break. Colombia's James Rodríguez passes during th…
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