Owen Gene

Gene (ankle) has begun running as he just a few weeks away from returning to the squad, per Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press.

Gene (ankle) is expected to miss two-to-four weeks, per manager Eric Ramsay.

Gene was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against RSL with an injury.

Gene has signed a three-year contract with Minnesota United through December 2027, with a club option for 2028, joining from Amiens SC, his new club announced. "Owen joins our club with over 100 league games played, adding quality, depth, and further competition to our midfield. We are excited to welcome Owen to Minnesota, and the club looks forward to seeing the impact he can have on the team starting this season, along with his growth and development as a young footballer," said MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad.