New Minnesota United Signings Boost Team's Salary Cap by Nearly $2 Million
The latest batch of new players added to Minnesota United's roster has brought a significant boost to the team's salary cap, with nearly $2 million in guaranteed compensation courtesy of data from the MLS Players Association. Among these five newcomers are two headliners who have already made their mark on the field.
Attacking midfielder Dominik Fitz and defensive midfielder Nectar Triantis make up the bulk of the total amount at hand, with Triantis racking up an impressive $722,665 in guaranteed compensation. The 22-year-old Australian has been a standout performer since joining from abroad in August, starting several key games and scoring crucial goals, including a jaw-dropping penalty kick in a playoff win against Seattle.
Fitz, on the other hand, is still looking to find his footing at Minnesota United, having played only one start with 151 minutes under his belt. His guaranteed compensation of $853,000 places him fifth among the team's highest-paid players, behind midfielder Robin Lod, who remains the team's top earner at a staggering $1.6 million.
The rest of the new signings are considered projects, with Paraguayan midfielder Alexis Farina being loaned in on a one-year deal from Cero Porteno, and Costa Rican winger Kenyel Michel signing a two-and-a-half year contract before being sent back to his club Alajuelense for the remainder of the season. Center forward Momo Dieng rounds out the group, having signed with Hartford Athletic to replace Tani Oluwaseyi.
While Triantis has quickly made an impact since joining the team, Fitz is still looking to establish himself as a key contributor. With both players signing on four-and-a-half year contracts that include club options for 2030, Minnesota United fans will be eager to see them continue their development and make meaningful contributions to the team's success.
The latest batch of new players added to Minnesota United's roster has brought a significant boost to the team's salary cap, with nearly $2 million in guaranteed compensation courtesy of data from the MLS Players Association. Among these five newcomers are two headliners who have already made their mark on the field.
Attacking midfielder Dominik Fitz and defensive midfielder Nectar Triantis make up the bulk of the total amount at hand, with Triantis racking up an impressive $722,665 in guaranteed compensation. The 22-year-old Australian has been a standout performer since joining from abroad in August, starting several key games and scoring crucial goals, including a jaw-dropping penalty kick in a playoff win against Seattle.
Fitz, on the other hand, is still looking to find his footing at Minnesota United, having played only one start with 151 minutes under his belt. His guaranteed compensation of $853,000 places him fifth among the team's highest-paid players, behind midfielder Robin Lod, who remains the team's top earner at a staggering $1.6 million.
The rest of the new signings are considered projects, with Paraguayan midfielder Alexis Farina being loaned in on a one-year deal from Cero Porteno, and Costa Rican winger Kenyel Michel signing a two-and-a-half year contract before being sent back to his club Alajuelense for the remainder of the season. Center forward Momo Dieng rounds out the group, having signed with Hartford Athletic to replace Tani Oluwaseyi.
While Triantis has quickly made an impact since joining the team, Fitz is still looking to establish himself as a key contributor. With both players signing on four-and-a-half year contracts that include club options for 2030, Minnesota United fans will be eager to see them continue their development and make meaningful contributions to the team's success.
dominik fitz is still gettin his feet wet but nectar triantis is straight fire, that penalty kick tho 
robin lod is the real mvp rn, but it's cool 2 see more young talent comin in... dieng and michel r lookin promising too 
They're like a breath of fresh air, right? I mean, Dominik Fitz is still finding his groove but he's got that Aussie charm going on 
. And Nectar Triantis? Forget about it, the kid's on fire 
! $722k guaranteed, yeah please! 
. And let's be real, $1.6 million? Robin Lod is the man 
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the new miners in minecraft are so cool i spent like 3 hours building this one castle but then my dog ate my keyboard lol anyway back to soccer i dont really get how salary caps work can someone explain it to me in simple terms pls
. Triantis already showing what he's got so fingers crossed he keeps it up 
! Lod as top earner tho? 
that's wild!
lets face it, those $2 million arent just for their skills but also for the fans who support them all season long.
but at least we got Triantis on board, that penalty kick was insane 
2 mil boost to the salary cap tho is crazy, just hope they can use it wisely and make some smart signings in the future 
! Looks like Nectar Triantis is already making waves with his $722k guaranteed comp 
️. And Dominik Fitz isn't far behind either, even if he's still finding his footing 
and Nectar Triantis just joined like 2 months ago - can he really keep up this pace for 4.5 years? 
And what about the rest of them? Alex Farina's loan deal seems kinda sketchy... might be a risk for Minnesota United to take on.