Minnesota United Signs Goalkeeper Wessel Speel to Short-Term Agreement
May 21, 2025 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Minnesota United FC News Release
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- Minnesota United announced today the club has signed MNUFC2 goalkeeper Wessel Speel to a Short-Term Agreement, making him available for Wednesday's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup contest against St. Louis CITY SC at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Wessel Speel joined MNUFC2 in 2025 on an MLS NEXT Pro contract after spending the 2024 season with Duke University's men's soccer team as a graduate student. In MLS NEXT Pro action to-date, he has made five starts, recording 11 saves and earning one clean sheet. Notably, Speel played all 90 minutes against Louisville City FC (USL Championship) during Minnesota United's 1-0 victory in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 on May 7. The start against Louisville was his first Short-Term Agreement with MNUFC. Collegiately with the Blue Devils, Speel played and started in 19 matches, recorded seven shutouts and concluded the season with 11-4-4 (W-L-D) record.
Transaction: Minnesota United signs MNUFC2 goalkeeper Wessel Speel to a Short-Term Agreement.
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Wessel Speel
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 10/17/2001 (23 years old)
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 200
Hometown: Utrecht, The Netherlands
Citizenship: The Netherlands
Previous Club: Duke University
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