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 Signing: GK Kristian Nicht Signs With Minnesota United FC 

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Stone Sports Management LLC (Columbus, Ohio) - February 5, 2016

Stone Sports Management (“SSM”) is pleased to announce German and US Permanent Resident Kristian Nicht has signed with Minnesota United. The 33-year old netminder is one of the most experienced Goalkeepers playing in North America having played in over 350 professional matches that spans the German Bundesliga, Norwegian Tippaeligaen as well as all levels in North America. Nicht joins the Loons from Indy Eleven where he helped post a winning record in 2015 when between the goal and is the club’s all-time leader in games played with 50. Indy Eleven made Nicht the club’s first-ever signing, and Nicht had an eventful 2015 with a loan stint and permanent transfer to the Montreal Impact, playing in front of 62,000 fans against Club America in the CONCACAF Champions League Final. In 2014, he established an NASL Modern-Day record for consecutive minutes without conceding, was the only NASL player to play all minutes during the season and was named Player of the Season.

“After two eventful years with Indy Eleven playing in front of sold out crowds, I am honored and excited for this opportunity with Minnesota United FC,” said Kristian Nicht. “Minnesota has consistently been one of the best teams in the NASL since I came to the United States. The club’s core is established and will work hard to integrate myself with my teammates, coaching staff, club philosophy and the community. I look forward to getting started in pre-season and push everyone to put ourselves in a position to win trophies."

Nicht bursted on the North American scene with the Rochester Rhinos securing a record six straight clean sheets and would go on to win USL Goalkeeper of the Year and USL First Team honors. His European accolades including winning promotion with Alemania Aachen in 2005-06, winning the GK of the Year Award as well as competing in the UEFA Europa Cup with Norwegian club Viking FK. 

"Kristian is one of a few Goalkeepers who has played with clubs based in MLS, NASL and USL,” remarked SSM’s President and Players’ Agent Justin B. Stone. “Along with this domestic experience, his fantastic international experience having played abroad at the highest levels in Germany and Norway gives him unique qualities that will help Minnesota United. I look forward to seeing Nicht excel in Minnesota and create a competitive environment with Coach Carl Craig’s goalkeepers."

“Kristian is literally a massive physical presence and we've been on the wrong end of his excellent performances numerous times, so we were happy he was available,” said Minnesota United Head Coach Carl Craig. “We were looking for a fellow with experience and one who can potentially push Sammy for the number one spot, so he fits the bill."

Click HERE to see the Minnesota United’s 2016 NASL Schedule and check out Kristian's 2015 Indy Eleven Highlights below! Make sure to follow Kristian on Twitter: @nicht_kristian


  

Kristian is literally a massive physical presence and we've been on the wrong end of his excellent performances numerous times, so we were happy he was available,” said Minnesota United Head Coach Carl Craig. “We were looking for a fellow with experience and one who can potentially push Sammy for the number one spot, so he fits the bill."

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