MNUFC2 announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Kayne Rizvanovich to a one-year MLS NEXT Pro contract, with a club option for 2026.
“Kayne is a talented, young, and charismatic goalkeeper who joined our Academy at the start of this year. He has shown great potential and will continue to improve each day in other areas,” said goalkeeper coach Cristiano Costa. “His experience with the U.S. U18 Men’s Youth National Team last year highlights his status as one of the top young goalkeepers in the country. I am genuinely excited about this opportunity for Kayne, eager to witness his ongoing growth in the game, and confident that MNUFC2 is in good hands with the addition of Kayne to our roster.”
"I'm extremely grateful to have signed my first professional contract with this club and couldn't be more excited to get to work,” said goalkeeper Kayne Rizvanovich. “I'm also incredibly thankful for my family, friends, coaches, and teammates who have supported me along the way. I truly appreciate all the sacrifices they've made and the lessons they've shared, which have shaped me into who I am today."
Kayne Rizvanovich joins MNUFC2 on an MLS NEXT Pro contract after having played with the MNUFC Academy U18 side starting in January of 2025. Prior to joining MNUFC Academy, the 17-year-old goalkeeper played with both FC Cincinnati Academy and Chicago FC United Academy.
Internationally, Rizvanovich has earned a call-up to the United States Men’s Youth National Team U18 squad and made his first cap in an International Youth Football Tournament match versus Peru’s U17 side in September of 2024 – a 2-0 shutout victory where he played all 90 minutes.
Transaction: MNUFC2 signs goalkeeper Kayne Rizvanovich to a one-year MLS NEXT Pro contract, with a club option for 2026.
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Kayne Rizvanovich
Pronunciation: cane rihz-VAN-oh-vihtch
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 10/26/2007 (17 years old)
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 200
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Hometown: Mettawa, Illinois
Citizenship: USA
Previous Club: MNUFC Academy U18
