Loïc Mesanvi

Mesanvi joins the Minnesota United first team from MNUFC2, Minnesota United’s MLS NEXT Pro team, where he was a mainstay member of the attack since signing a professional contract with the Twos in November of 2022. With MNUFC2, Mesanvi made 35 game appearances (18 starts), scoring five goals and providing four assists in nearly 1,700 minutes of regular-season action.

The 20-year-old from Lakeville, Minnesota was signed to four short-term agreements with the first team in 2024, where he made his MLS and MNUFC debut as a substitute during the 2024 Season Opener at Austin FC on February 24. He also was called up to the first team during the Home Opener against the Columbus Crew on March 2. Mesanvi then made two starts during the Leagues Cup 2024 tournament, earning starts against both Seattle Sounders FC, and at home versus Club Necaxa during the group stage of the tournament. Since signing his contract as a first team player, Mesanvi made three game appearances in the 2024 regular season in addition to his MLS playoff debut as a substitute against LA Galaxy.

Before he signed with MNUFC2, the midfielder was a member of MNUFC Academy’s U19 side beginning in the summer of 2022 but trained regularly with the second team. Prior to his time with MNUFC’s Academy, Mesanvi played for Lakeville Soccer Club and Minneapolis City Soccer Club of USL2 and NPSL. In high school, the Lakeville South High School graduate notably earned 2021 East Metro High School Boys Player of the Year honors and was also named a 2021 Mr. Soccer Minnesota Finalist.