Ex-Loons goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair sounds off on exit from Minnesota

Dayne St. Clair anticipated the boos he received in his first game back at Allianz Field on Tuesday. The comments he saw on Instagram tipped off what was coming his way during an international friendly between Canada and the United States on Tuesday night. The Canadian goalkeeper doesn t begrudge Minnesota United fans for being salty over his decision to leave Minnesota United after six seasons, which included an MLS goalkeeper of the year campaign in 2025. After the 1-0 loss to the U.S., St. Clair shared his own bitterness in an interview. Last December, the Loons offered St. Clair a new contract in excess of $1 million per year. But as a free agent, he signed with reigning MLS Cup champion, Inter Miami, for $808,730 in guaranteed compensation, according to the MLS Players Association. Things with my situation could have been handled a lot earlier in the season. I think the way that the negotiation started, at such a lowball offer, rubbed me the wrong way from the