Jukka Raitala

36-Year-Old DefenderD
HJK Helsinki

Finland

Released from Minnesota
DMinnesota United
December 1, 2021
Minnesota United have declined to extend Raitala's contract through 2022, meaning he will enter free agency at the end of the year.
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Raitala made nine MLS appearances (six starts) for Minnesota this season, but the 33-year-old versatile defender will become a free agent on Jan. 1.
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Called up to national team
DMinnesota United
October 4, 2021
Raitala has been called up to the Finland National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Oct. 9 and 12.
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Will join national team
DMinnesota United
August 25, 2021
Raitala was called up by Finland for upcoming matches during the September window, and he'll likely join his national side after Saturday's trip to Houston.
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Pictured in training
DMinnesota United
June 30, 2021
Raitala (not injury related) was pictured in training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against San Jose.
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Needs time to return
DMinnesota United
June 25, 2021
Raitala is expected to return by July 3 against San Jose after his Euro obligations with Finland were completed, according to Andy Greder of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
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Starts every Euro match
DMinnesota United
June 23, 2021
Raitala started all three of Finland's group stage matches at the Euros, recording six crosses and nine clearances.
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