Midfielder Curt Calov Loaned to San Antonio FC from MNUFC2

The loan agreement allows MNUFC2 to recall Calov during the 2026 season.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 9:23pm

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Midfielder Curt Calov will continue his professional development with San Antonio FC after MNUFC2 announced a loan agreement for the 2026 season. The agreement gives MNUFC2 the option to recall Calov if needed.

Why it matters

Player loans are a common strategy in professional soccer to provide young talents like Calov with valuable game experience and development opportunities in a competitive setting. The recall provision allows MNUFC2 to retain control over Calov's career path and potentially bring him back if his performance warrants it.

The details

Calov was a key player for MNUFC2 in 2025, providing a team-high eight assists across 22 appearances. He also started in the First Team's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match and scored his first goal for MNUFC2 on May 18, 2025. Prior to joining MNUFC2, Calov played for Rutgers University from 2023-2024 and Syracuse University from 2021-2022.

  • MNUFC2 announced the loan agreement on February 20, 2026.
  • Calov scored his first goal for MNUFC2 on May 18, 2025.

The players

Curt Calov

A midfielder who was a key player for MNUFC2 in 2025, providing a team-high eight assists across 22 appearances.

Khaled El-Ahmad

MNUFC Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director, who stated the loan provides an 'excellent opportunity' for Calov to continue his development.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

Depending on Calov's performance with San Antonio FC, he may return to Minnesota or potentially secure a longer-term opportunity with San Antonio. MNUFC2 could also exercise the recall option during the 2026 season.

The takeaway

This loan agreement demonstrates MNUFC2's commitment to developing young talent through strategic player loans, providing Calov with a valuable opportunity to continue his professional growth in a competitive environment.