Across the history of soccer, the shadings of the midfielder position are rich and varied. From destroyers in front of the backline to trequartistas behind the frontline to box-to-box midfielders ranging all over the middle third, the players connecting the defense to the attack have done so in a myriad of ways. The newest member of Minnesota United, midfielder Wil Trapp, brings a new wrinkle in that role to the Loons: the regista.

The 27-year-old Trapp comes to Minnesota following a year at Inter Miami after playing the first seven seasons of his career with Columbus Crew SC. A native of Columbus and the team’s fourth homegrown signing (coming after former Loon Matt Lampson), Trapp grew tremendously with the Crew in his time there, eventually ascending to the captaincy and earning a regular spot on the USMNT, where he’s racked up 20 appearances since 2015. 2015 was also the year the Crew made a run to the MLS Cup Final, with Trapp often connecting with then and current teammate Ethan Finlay.

A highlight reel from that year provides a few examples of the kind of playmaking Trapp is expected to bring to the table: