This afternoon, Minnesota United announced the latest addition to their roster in the form of Portland Timbers defender Chris Klute.
The 26-year old back got his start with the NASL’s Atlanta Silverbacks in 2011, so he’s quite familiar with U.S. Soccer’s second tier. Klute later joined MLS’ Colorado Rapids on loan, signing a permanent deal in 2013 when he was named the club’s Defensive Player of the Year. He joins the Loons fresh off five years of top tier experience with the Columbus Crew, Colorado and Portland, and has eight games and over 700 minutes under his belt with the Timbers this season.