Minnesota United has officially confirmed its roster moves in the aftermath of the 2024 Major League Soccer campaign. The club exercised contract options for several players, while also making decisions on those with guaranteed contracts for the upcoming 2025 season.

Among those whose contract options were exercised are goalkeepers Alec Smir and Dayne St. Clair, defenders Morris Duggan, Anthony Markanich Jr., and Devin Padelford, midfielders Hassani Dotson, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, and Sam Shashoua, and forward Tani Oluwaseyi. Players with guaranteed contracts for the 2025 season include mainstays like defenders Michael Boxall, Ethan Bristow, Jefferson Diaz, and DJ Taylor, as well as familiar midfielders and forwards.

Unfortunately, some players saw their contract options declined by the club, such as goalkeeper Clint Irwin, defenders Hugo Bacharach and Derek Dodson, midfielders Moses Nyeman and Wil Trapp, and forward Patrick Weah, with midfielder Franco Fragapane also out of contract and defender Zarek Valentin retiring. Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad expressed the team's gratitude towards these individuals for their contributions.

Fans took to social media to discuss the roster decisions, with many noting that there were no major surprises. Speculation arose regarding the future destinations of the released players, with particular interest in midfielders Wil Trapp and Moses Nyeman.

Some supporters expressed their thoughts on the departures of certain players, highlighting past incidents or concerns. Overall, the Minnesota United faithful are looking ahead to the 2025 season with a roster that blends continuity with new opportunities for emerging talent. The club is now focused on preparing for the upcoming season and potential contract negotiations.