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Minnesota United Signs James Rodríguez to Short-Term MLS Deal Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Colombia playmaker arrives in preseason to build match sharpness before the tournament hosted in North America.

Overview

  • The contract is guaranteed through June 2026 with a club option through December, the club announced.
  • Rodríguez was presented at Allianz Field in Saint Paul and said he wanted to play in MLS.
  • He left Mexico’s Club León as a free agent in November after declining to renew his deal.
  • Minnesota reached the Western Conference semifinals last season and begins its MLS campaign on February 21 at Austin FC.
  • This is the 13th club of Rodríguez’s career as MLS adds more marquee names, with observers noting his recent fitness concerns.