Official Site of MN United FC · May 25, 2017
Minnesota Connections: Week 13 vs. Orlando
Even though they are separated by over 1,300 miles, the players and staff of Minnesota United and Orlando City are a lot closer than you think.
Adrian Heath coached Orlando from 2010 to 2016. Heath led the club to two USL titles and three Commissioner’s Cups.
Minnesota assistants Ian Fuller and Mark Watson were on Heath's coaching staff in Orlando. Fuller was there from 2011 to 2015 as a player and a coach before joining the Loons. Watson joined Orlando in 2014 ahead of the MLS transition, and remained with the club through 2016.
Kevin Molino played for Orlando from 2011 to 2016. He won two USL MVP awards with the Lions.
Patrick McLain was selected by Orlando in the 2016 MLS Re-Entry Draft.