As has been confirmed by both clubs, Minnesota United have reached a deal with USL League One expansion side Forward Madison FC that makes the Wisconsin-based club Minnesota’s affiliate for this upcoming season.
The deal will include the movement of players, as well as the sharing of scouting information and technical resources.
It is an increasingly modern structure, with many of the elite MLS clubs having a USL affiliate to aid, primarily, with the development of young players and rehabilitation of long-term injuries.
Forward Madison will become Minnesota United’s first-ever official USL affiliate.