Minnesota United announced today the club has signed MNUFC2 defender Kieran Chandler to a Short-Term Agreement, making him available for Wednesday’s MLS regular-season contest against Houston Dynamo FC at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Chandler signed his first Short-Term Agreement ahead of last week’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match, where he made the start in the 1-0 victory at Louisville City FC. He signed a two-year MLS NEXT Pro contract with MNUFC2 in January, and has since made five MLS NEXT Pro game appearances (four starts), notably leading the team in assists with three, to-date.

Chandler joined the Twos after two seasons at the University of Connecticut (2023–2024). The defender was selected 43rd overall by Minnesota United in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft and notably participated in the 2024 adidas MLS College Showcase.

Transaction: Minnesota United signs MNUFC2 defender Kieran Chandler to a Short-Term Agreement.

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Kieran Chandler
Position: Defender
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 155
Date of Birth: 6/9/2005 (19 years old)
Hometown: Simsbury, Connecticut
Previous Club: University of Connecticut