Hoyeon Jung

Minnesota United signed South Korean midfielder Hoyeon Jung from Gwangju FC to a three-year contract through December of 2027, with a club option for 2028. He will occupy an international roster spot pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

Hoyeon Jung, a 24-year-old midfielder, joins Minnesota United from Gwangju FC of South Korea’s top soccer league. During his time with Gwangju FC (2022-2025), he made 113 game appearances, notching three goals and providing 14 assists. Notably in 2023, Jung was named the K League 1 Young Player of the Year.

Before joining Gwangju FC, Jung spent two years at Dankook University in South Korea from 2019-2021. At Dankook, He made one game appearance, playing 75 minutes in the 2019 Korea Cup. In his youth, Jung played for Gwangju FC U18 squad from 2016-2018.

International: Jung has earned call-ups for South Korea’s senior national team, U23 and the Olympic squads. The midfielder made his senior-team debut during an AFC 2026 World Cup Qualifier match against Thailand in March of 2024, playing 16 minutes. Across all competitions, he’s made 10 game appearances internationally.