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Minnesota United Celebrates Latino Culture

St. Paul’s East Side neighborhood and Minnesota United celebrated the richness of Minnesota Latinos on Saturday, August 18 at the 2018 Fiesta Latina. Minnesota United and its Academy Staff hosted an all-day clinic for everyone in attendance.

The Fiesta Latina is a free, family-friendly community coming together to celebrate Latin culture through arts, health, food and entertainment! Within Minnesota United’s melting pot of a team, ten of the team’s players hail from South American countries and are well aware how much their heritage inspires them on a daily basis. Captain Francisco Calvo, who recently made his World Cup debut with Costa Rica, finishes his signature with the initials “C.