Minnesota United is finalizing the signing of right back Kyle Duncan, a source told the Pioneer Press on Wednesday.

The Loons have had a need at the position going into 2026 season and are looking to help fill it with the 28-year-old American who played for New York Red Bulls from 2018-25.

Duncan is expected to join MNUFC for the tail end of their preseason work at the Coachella Valley Invitational in Indio, Calif., through this weekend. Duncan has been going through medical tests and the announcement of his addition to MNUFC is believed to be imminent.

Duncan had three assists in 1,531 minutes across 20 matches in 2025 before the Red Bulls declined his contract option in November. He has played 11,202 minutes over 147 MLS matches and had a stint with Oostende in Belgium’s top flight league in 2021-22.

The Loons have been using center backs to fill the gap at right back in friendly matches over the last week, including Jefferson Diaz in the 3-0 win over Kansas City on Saturday and Carlos Harvey in the 0-0 draw with D.C. United on Wednesday.