Minnesota United announced today that the club has extended goalkeeper Wessel Speel’s contract through 2027, with a club option for 2028. Additionally, the club has loaned Speel to Almere City FC of the Eerste Divisie, the Dutch second division, through June of 2027.

“Wessel gained valuable experience and showed strong development during his two seasons with Shelbourne, earning a contract extension with our club,” said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad. “This loan to Almere City is another important step in his development and reflects our commitment to creating the right pathways for players to reach their full potential. We wish Wessel every success.”

During his loan stints with Shelbourne FC, Speel made 46 game appearances across all competitions, recorded 12 clean sheets and logged over 4,100 minutes in goal. This included 35 appearances in Ireland’s Premier Division, six starts in UEFA Conference League play, along with two starts in UEFA Europa League Qualifying and one UEFA Champions League Qualifying start.

Speel signed a First Team contract with Minnesota United in June of 2025 after making six starts in MLS NEXT Pro action with MNUFC2. The Dutch goalkeeper made his First Team debut during the 1-0 clean-sheet victory in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Round of 32 against Louisville City FC. This was followed by another strong performance in the Round of 16, helping the Loons secure a 3-2 victory over St. Louis CITY SC on May 21.

The Dutch goalkeeper made his Major League Soccer debut on June 14, 2025, starting in Minnesota’s match against San Diego FC, and earned his first MLS win in a 3-1 victory over Houston Dynamo FC on June 25.

Transaction: Minnesota United extends goalkeeper Wessel Speel’s contract through 2027, with a club option for 2028. Additionally, the club loans Speel to Almere City FC of the Eerste Divisie, the Dutch second division, through June of 2027.