Minnesota United has transferred center back Micky Tapias to Chivas Guadalajara in Mexico’s Liga MX, sources have confirmed to the Pioneer Press. MNUFC is expected to receive a significant fee for Tapias, more than $1 million according to GiveMeSport. Tapias, 27, earned $811,875 in guaranteed compensation in 2024 and his exit will free up budget space to spend on a new center back, a position Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad seeks to fill this offseason. Tapias was a mainstay on the Loons’ back line for 2023 and for most of 2024 but had a rocky end to last season. The Mexican national played only once after late September. — The Loons selected Kipp Keller in the first stage of the re-entry draft on Friday. The 24-year-old center back is on a low salary ($89,716 in 2024) and has been a backup in Austin and Cincinnati. He will be under contract for 2025, with a club option for 2026.