Minnesota United Signs Defender Kieran Chandler to Short-Term Agreement
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Minnesota United FC News Release
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota United announced today the club has signed MNUFC2 defender Kieran Chandler to a Short-Term Agreement, making him available for Wednesday's MLS regular-season contest against Houston Dynamo FC at 7:30 p.m. CT.
Chandler signed his first Short-Term Agreement ahead of last week's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match, where he made the start in the 1-0 victory at Louisville City FC. He signed a two-year MLS NEXT Pro contract with MNUFC2 in January, and has since made five MLS NEXT Pro game appearances (four starts), notably leading the team in assists with three, to-date.
Chandler joined the Twos after two seasons at the University of Connecticut (2023-2024). The defender was selected 43rd overall by Minnesota United in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft and notably participated in the 2024 adidas MLS College Showcase.
Transaction: Minnesota United signs MNUFC2 defender Kieran Chandler to a Short-Term Agreement.
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Kieran Chandler
Position: Defender
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 155
Date of Birth: 6/9/2005 (19 years old)
Hometown: Simsbury, Connecticut
Previous Club: University of Connecticut
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