2 Degrees of Separation
How Minnesota United FC and St. Louis City SC Are Connected
CoachedAdrian HeathAdrian Heath managed Orlando City SC (2015–2016) and Minnesota United FC (2017–2023).
Expansion DraftNiko GioacchiniNiko Gioacchini was selected by St. Louis City SC from Orlando City SC in the 2022 expansion draft.
Minnesota United FC connects to St. Louis City SC in 2 degrees through coaching and expansion draft. First, Minnesota United FC links to Orlando City SC via coaching: Adrian Heath managed Orlando City SC (2015–2016) and Minnesota United FC (2017–2023). Finally, Orlando City SC links to St. Louis City SC via expansion draft: Niko Gioacchini was selected by St. Louis City SC from Orlando City SC in the 2022 expansion draft.