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Official Site of MN United FC | July 31, 2020

Related Topics: Minnesota, Osvaldo Alonso, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Matt Bersano, Tyler Miller, Mark Watson, Jacori Hayes, San Jose Earthquakes, Ike Opara, Minnesota United FC

MINNESOTA CONNECTIONS

  • Jackson Yueill is a native of Bloomington, Minnesota.
  • Ike Opara was drafted 3rd overall by San Jose in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. He played three seasons with the Earthquakes.
  • Minnesota Technical Director Mark Watson has held multiple coaching positions with San Jose. He was an assistant from 2010 to 2013, then took over as interim head coach for the latter part of 2013. Watson was named head coach for the 2014 season.
  • Shea Salinas and Michael Boxall played for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2011. Salinas was briefly loaned to the Charleston Battery in 2008, where he played with Osvaldo Alonso.
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