19-Year-Old Tallied Two Goals, One Assist in 315 MLS NEXT Pro Minutes This Season
19-Year-Old Tallied Two Goals, One Assist in 315 MLS NEXT Pro Minutes This Season
TULSA – Another midseason transaction has been finalized to bring size, speed, and youth to FC Tulsa. The club has acquired 19-year-old forward Patrick Weah on loan from Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United FC.
The rapid pace and technical ability of Weah was showcased for Minnesota United FC 2 in seven MLS NEXT Pro matches this season where the winger tallied two goals and one assist in 315 minutes played.
“Patrick is a very gifted player who will add a spark to our attack,” said head coach Blair Gavin. “His pace and power will give us a different element on the front line. We look forward to bringing him into the group and building chemistry right away.”
Weah, the cousin of the USMNT’s Tim Weah, inked a homegrown deal with Minnesota back on March 4, 2021 and made two MLS appearances before being loaned to the USL Championship’s Sacramento Republic FC to conclude the campaign.
Due to an ACL injury that required surgery a year ago, Weah missed the entirety of the 2022 season before working his way back into the MNUFC2 squad earlier this year.
“I’m excited to join a new group and start working together with a fantastic coach,” said Weah. “I’ve been here for a few days and the team culture has been great. The guys are great and I do believe we have the talent and the team spirit to achieve great things this year. I’m looking forward to working with the players and coaching staff to improve each and every day and to win a championship.”
Upon moving to Minnesota from Liberia where he was born, Weah played at Wayzata High School where he won the state championship his sophomore year and was subsequently named the Minnesota State Player of the Year. He went on to play three NCAA matches at Saint Louis University for the Billikens, scoring once, before signing with Minnesota United FC’s youth academy.
Weah is eligible for selection to Blair Gavin on Wednesday night at Monterey Bay F.C.
