Minnesota United today announced that the club has exercised the 2018 contract option on defender Bertrand Owundi Eko’o and loaned him to Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League (USL).

This Loan Agreement contains a right of recall for MLS, which enables Owundi to play for Charlotte and MNUFC throughout the duration of the loan period, subject to roster rules and compliance.

Owundi, 24, featured for 90 minutes in a 2-1 friendly loss to Deportivo Saprissa on July 11 and has yet to take part in an MLS game with the Loons.

Minnesota United’s next home match is on Saturday, September 22 against the Portland Timbers at 7:00 p.m. CT. Season tickets for 2019 at Allianz Field might be sold out, but you can join The Preserve, the official Allianz Field Waiting List, and enjoy terrific benefits today. Visit MNUFC.COM for more info.

Transaction: Minnesota United has loaned defender Bertrand Owundi Eko’o to Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League (USL). This Loan Agreement contains a right of recall for MLS, which enables Owundi to play for Charlotte and MNUFC throughout the duration of the loan period, subject to roster rules and compliance.

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Bertrand Owundi Eko’o

Position: Defender

Born: 10.15.93 (24)

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 190 lbs.

Last Club: Les Astres FC

Hometown: Ekono, Cameroon

Birthplace: Ekono, Cameroon

Citizenship: Cameroon