Caden Clark Chasing Glory with Montrèal

Today marks 18 months since Minnesota United announced the signing of Caden Clark. A native Minnesotan, Clark developed in the Minnesota Thunder's academy before heading to Arizona and joining the Barça Residency Academy. In the following years, Clark would emerge as a revelation for the New York Red Bulls and become the youngest player to score in his first two MLS games, before joining Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. Having failed to break into the first team, Clark decided to head back to North America and join Minnesota United in January 2024.

After a brief loan spell at Danish side Vendsyssel FF, he returned to Minnesota following seven years away from his home state. It seemed to be the perfect homecoming for a player who was long considered one of American soccer's brightest talents. It seemed too good to be true. And as Clark would come to find out, it was in fact too good to be true.

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Having made a name for himself as an attacking midfielder, Clark was utilized out of position and was forced to adjust to life as a right back / right wing-back under Eric Ramsay. He struggled to make an impact in possession and out of possession, making just 11 starts for the Loons and even being demoted to their MLS Next Pro side.