Minnesota United have confirmed the signing of Liberian-American forward Patrick Weah on a four-year deal, with an option of an additional year.
Patrick, 17, nephew of 1995 World Player of the Year and current Liberian president George, becomes the second homegrown player in Loons history.
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Born in Monrovia before heading for the United States of America at a very tender age, the teenager played for MNUFC Academy and Wayzata High School before heading for Saint Louis University.