Minnesota United waives Canadian international defender Doneil Henry

Minnesota United has waived Canadian worldwide defender Doneil Henry. 

Minnesota acquired the 30-year-old from Brampton, Ont., in December on waivers. Henry completed out the 2022 season with Toronto FC — his second stint with the membership — after he was waived by Los Angeles FC final July.

His contract expired on the finish of the 2022 season and TFC elected to not preserve him.

Thursday’s transfer opens up a world spot on Minnesota’s roster.

Henry has performed 114 regular-season video games in Major League Soccer with Toronto, Vancouver and LAFC. He didn’t see motion for Minnesota. 

Outside of MLS, Henry has had stints with Suwon Samsung Bluewings in South Korea, West Ham and Blackburn Rovers in England and AC Horsens in Denmark.

Henry, who has gained 44 caps for Canada, was sidelined by a calf damage on the eve of final yr’s World Cup. Henry nonetheless went to Qatar with the Canadian crew however in a non-playing function.

Canada coach John Herdman included Henry in his preliminary squad for the Gold Cup that begins later this month. Herdman has but to introduced his ultimate 23-man roster.

Minnesota hosts Toronto FC on Saturday.