MNUFC2 announced today that the club has signed midfielder Jakob Friedman to a one-year MLS NEXT Pro contract through 2026, with a club option for 2027.
“Jakob brings a solid amount of experience and an intriguing technical ability to our midfield,” said MNUFC2 Head Coach Fanendo Adi. “I’m excited to see him continue to excel in his passing skills and I look forward to his continued development with our team.”
“I am really excited and grateful for this opportunity with a top organization here in Minnesota,” said midfielder Jakob Friedman. “I want to thank my coaches, and especially my family, for their continued, incredible support throughout my playing journey. I can’t wait to compete and improve every day with the club.”
Jakob Friedman arrives to MNUFC2 after having played three seasons collegiately with Monmouth University in New York. From 2023-25, the midfielder made 49 game appearances (48 starts), provided 15 assists and score five goals across over 3,600 minutes played for the Hawks. Friedman’s career high eight assists for a single season in 2025 helped earn him Second Team United Soccer Coaches (USC) Scholar All-American and Second Team All-Coastal Athletic Association honors.
Prior to his collegiate career, Friedman played for his high school team in New York, leading them to a state championship appearance. He also competed with MLS NEXT club Long Island Slammers.
Transaction: MNUFC2 signs midfielder Jakob Friedman to a one-year MLS NEXT Pro contract through 2026, with a club option for 2027.
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Jakob Friedman
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 140
Date of Birth: 12/18/2003 (22 years old)
Birthplace: Rockville Center, New York
Hometown: Nesconset, New York
Previous Club: Monmouth University
