Minnesota United today announced it has acquired defender Ike Opara via trade with Sporting Kansas City. MNUFC traded away $900,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and up to $100,000 in future TAM considerations.
“We’ve been laser-focused on adding starters in key positions of need this offseason and we feel that Ike [Opara] is an excellent addition to a really good core group of defenders already on our roster,” said MNUFC Sporting Director Manny Lagos. “He provides a wealth of MLS experience — he is coming off of two great years. We are thrilled to add his quality and leadership to our roster.