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Saprissa Connections

Even though the clubs are separated by more than 3000 miles, the players of Deportivo Saprissa and MNUFC are closer than you think.

  • Francisco Calvo played for Saprissa from 2015 to 2016. He made 71 competitive appearances for “La S,” scoring 13 goals and providing one assist.

  • Minnesota United’s Johan Venegas is currently on loan to Saprissa. He has scored five times in 27 appearances en route to a Clausura title in the Liga FPD.

  • Juan Gabriel Guzman, Michael Barrantes, Walter Cortes and Calvo are natives of San Jose, Costa Rica.