Amid his absence at training on Tuesday, Minnesota United FC head coach Adrian Heath confirmed during his media comments that center back Bertrand Owundi Eko’o would be loaned out to the Charlotte Independence of USL. After two days of silence, the club confirmed the move this afternoon in a release.
Because the loan follows the standard MLS to USL agreement structure, it will allow Minnesota United FC to recall him at any time; additionally, Minnesota will free up his international slot so long as he is officially not with the team.
Owundi has yet to make a competitive appearance for the Loons this season, only seeing time on the bench once against New York Red Bulls in March; however, he played the full 90 minutes against Deportivo Saprissa in a friendly.