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Dr. McGuire completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston after finishing his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas. As Chairman and CEO of United Health Group, he grew the health care company from $400 million to more than $70 billion in annual revenue. Before Dr. McGuire purchased Minnesota United, at the time known as Minnesota Stars FC, professional soccer in Minnesota was in jeopardy. After the NASL took over ownership of the team in 2011, it won the league’s first championship, but was still on the verge of folding. Then, former-league commissioner David Downs reached out to Dr. McGuire to save the team. Interested in seeing the squad for himself, Dr. McGuire attended several matches, culminating in the home leg of the 2012 Soccer Bowl. Inspired by the atmosphere and excitement of the fans, he purchased the team following the 2012 season. Dr. McGuire began grooming the franchise for success, using inspiration from a visit to Bayern Munich, one of Germany’s top clubs, to guide his course of action. The following March, the team was rebranded as Minnesota United FC. Dr. McGuire went to work building it not only to survive, but to thrive on and off the field, expanding the front office and building partnerships with local businesses. As the club’s accomplishments began to pile up, Dr. McGuire started working toward building an MLS franchise. He brought together a largely local ownership group, comprised of Twins owner Jim Pohlad, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and Carlson board member Wendy Carlson Nelson, in addition to other prominent Minnesota families. The group began to work with MLS to bring MNUFC to the highest level of the game in the U.S. and secure the future of soccer in Minnesota. On March 25, 2015, MLS awarded Minnesota United the league’s 23rd franchise. For Dr. McGuire, it was an emotional moment, having seen his team go from the brink of folding to the top league in the U.S. and Canada in just two years. The team’s inaugural season featured historic moments, sellouts at TCF Bank Stadium and a burgeoning match day atmosphere that ranks among the best in the league. Dr. McGuire and the ownership group have continued to raise the profile of the club and its community by building a privately-funded, soccer-specific stadium. Allianz Field will revitalize the area, bringing in new corporate, retail and residential spaces. The stadium will be completed for the 2019 season in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. Showing his commitment to the community, Dr. McGuire‘s philanthropic efforts include donations to the Guthrie Theater, Walker Art Center and Gold Medal Park.