"Rodríguez, 34, has been a free agent since December when his contract with Liga MX side León expired. As such, he has been in need of finding a club in order to stay sharp ahead of the World Cup. Minnesota is looking to play a more expansive style under new manager Cameron Knowles, and Rodríguez's creativity would aid in that goal. The player's ability on set pieces would also add to what last year was a strength for Minnesota."
"But it is at international level that Rodríguez continues to shine. He won the Golden Ball at the 2024 Copa América, scoring one goal and adding six assists while leading Colombia to the final, where the Cafeteros fell to Argentina, 1-0. All told, Rodríguez has 122 appearances for Colombia with 31 goals. He is expected to remain Colombia's main attacking threat at this summer's FIFA World Cup."
Minnesota United is finalizing a deal to sign Colombia international forward James Rodríguez on a short-term contract that would last at least through this summer's World Cup and would not be a designated player. Rodríguez has been a free agent since December after his contract with Liga MX side León expired and produced three goals and two assists in 14 appearances last season. Minnesota seeks a more expansive style under manager Cameron Knowles and values Rodríguez's creativity and set-piece ability. Rodríguez has had a nomadic club career since a 2017–19 loan at Bayern Munich and remains a key international performer, winning the 2024 Copa América Golden Ball and totaling 122 caps with 31 goals for Colombia.
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