Minnesota United signed Dominik Fitz to be a locksmith inside MLS defenses that, with increasing regularity, pack five tightly along the back line and force the Loons to break them down.

With United's final stretch of the campaign starting at San Diego FC on Saturday, time is of the essence to see what the 26-year-old Austrian can do for the club’s pursuit of its first trophy.

“I hope I can bring in my qualities, my last passes and my creativity,” Fitz told reporters Tuesday. “I hope that I can help the team. And sometimes when the games are hard, I can make some passes like I did in Austria.”

The Loons signed the attacking midfielder to a 4 1/2 year contract through the 2029 season, with a club option for 2030. United spent a $2.1 million transfer fee to Austria Wien.

Fitz will not be

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