Caden Clark’s next stop will be in Denmark as the young American midfielder aims to get back to playing regularly.
Clark has joined Danish second-tier side Vendsyssel FF on loan for the remainder of 2023, both clubs announced Friday. The former New York Red Bulls homegrown previously was linked with a return to MLS, but now will remain in Europe.
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 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.
Vendsyssel FF is currently in fifth place in the Danish second-tier table.