Jukka Raitala
36-Year-Old
HJK Helsinki
Released from Minnesota
Minnesota United have declined to extend Raitala's contract through 2022, meaning he will enter free agency at the end of the year.
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Raitala made nine MLS appearances (six starts) for Minnesota this season, but the 33-year-old versatile defender will become a free agent on Jan. 1.
Raitala made nine MLS appearances (six starts) for Minnesota this season, but the 33-year-old versatile defender will become a free agent on Jan. 1.
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Called up to national team
Raitala has been called up to the Finland National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 9 and 12.
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Will join national team
Raitala was called up by Finland for upcoming matches during the September window, and he'll likely join his national side after Saturday's trip to Houston.
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Pictured in training
Raitala (not injury related) was pictured in training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against San Jose.
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Needs time to return
Raitala is expected to return by July 3 against San Jose after his Euro obligations with Finland were completed, according to Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
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Starts every Euro match
Raitala started all three of Finland's group stage matches at the Euros, recording six crosses and nine clearances.
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