Caden Clark’s career began in MLS and now the American midfielder could reportedly return stateside to get back on track.
Clark trained with Minnesota United on Tuesday amid potential interest from the Western Conference club, The Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported. A native of Blaine, Minn., Clark remains under contract with German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, but has not dressed this season.
Eredivisie side FC Twente were originally linked with a potential loan deal for Clark, German outlet Bild reported earlier this summer. However, no additional interest has come to fruition with Clark’s immediate future remaining unknown.
Clark scored eight goals and registered four assists in 50 combined MLS appearances for the New York Red Bulls, growing into a key player when healthy. He dressed for RB Leipzig on six occasions last season but did not appear off the bench or make his senior debut.
The 20-year-old made 11 appearances with the U.S. Under-20 men’s national team, helping Mikey Varas’ squad qualify for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup and 2024 Summer Olympics. However, he was not part of the World Cup roster as the Americans suffered quarterfinal elimination at the hands of Uruguay.
Minnesota United sits ninth in the Western Conference with 31 points earned in 23 league matches.