James Rodríguez parts ways with Minnesota, becomes free agent

James Rodríguez is officially a free agent after leaving Minnesota United, the MLS club confirmed on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Colombian midfielder departs after a brief five-month stint that saw him make just eight league appearances. Rodríguez arrived in February and registered two assists in those eight outings, but his time in the United States fell short of expectations. The former Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Monaco and Porto star now has the chance to pick his next destination without any transfer fee involved. On the international stage, Rodríguez remains one of Colombia's most capped players with 131 appearances and 31 goals. At the 2026 World Cup, he featured in five matches but failed to produce a goal or an assist. With his contract terminated, the experienced playmaker enters the market at a pivotal moment. Where he lands next will be one of the more intriguing storylines of the summer window.