Minnesota United and Rodriguez Agree to Part Ways

Published on January 24, 2020 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Minnesota United FC News Release

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota United and Angelo Rodriguez have agreed to part ways, with the Loons exercising an offseason Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract on the player.

Rodríguez joined the Loons in July of 2018 as the club's second Designated Player. He first got onto the scoresheet on September 12 on the road against D.C. United. He scored twice in a 2-1 home win over NYCFC and closed out the year with four goals and an assist in his 11 appearances.

In 2019, Rodríguez scored five goals and provided a pair of assists in league action. He recorded the club's first-ever U.S. Open Cup hat trick as part of a 6-1 win against New Mexico United.

More information on Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract can be found here.

Transaction: Minnesota United exercises offseason Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract on Angelo Rodriguez.

VITALS

Angelo Jose Rodriguez Henry

Position: Forward

Born: 04.04.1989 (30 years old)

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 176 lbs

Birthplace: Isla de San Andres, Colombia

Citizenship: Colombia

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