Minnesota United sign SuperDraft pick Ryen Jiba to MLS contract | OneFootball

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·13 January 2023

Minnesota United sign SuperDraft pick Ryen Jiba to MLS contract

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Minnesota United have signed defender Ryen Jiba to a professional contract after selecting him in the MLS SuperDraft.

Jiba was the 19th overall selection in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft and has now penned a deal with the Loons through the 2023 MLS season, with club options on 2024, 2025, and 2026.


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The 21-year-old left-back already has professional experience under his belt having spent the last year in USL League One with Union Omaha, providing three assists in 28 appearances. Jiba also enjoyed a standout college career with Salt Lake Community, notching 25 goals and 20 assists between 2019 and 2021, while also winning the 2021 NJCAA national championship.

Individually, Jiba was named the 2019 NJCAA Region 18 Player of the Year and awarded a spot on the USYS Best XI.

Jiba featured against Minnesota United in the US Open Cup round-of-16 last season, playing in a shock 2-1 away win for the USL side.

The youngster is MNUFC's third defensive signing of the winter alongside Zarek Valentin and Doneil Henry. Jiba will provide depth behind Jamaica international Kemar Lawrence.

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