Kipp Keller

Minnesota United acquired Kipp Keller during stage 1 of the 2024 Re-Entry Draft.

Previously, Keller was selected by Austin FC with the fifth-overall pick in MLS SuperDraft 2022 out of Saint Louis University. As a member of the Verde & Black, he made 17 game appearances across all competitions. In December of 2023, the center back was acquired by FC Cincinnati, where he proceeded to make 22 game appearances across all competitions. Keller logged over 1,045 minutes on the pitch, including Concacaf Champions Cup experience.

Collegiately, Keller made 49 game appearances for Saint Louis University from 2019 to 2021, scoring five goals and providing two assists. In 2021, the defender was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-A-10. He helped lead the Billikens to an undefeated regular season, the A-10 regular season and tournament titles, and an NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal.