Wisconsin Badgers

Aidan Martinez joins the Badgers from Minnesota United FC 2 where he currently plays for the MLS NEXT Pro franchise. He boasts two goals in seven appearances this season after tallying a pair of goals and an assist in 19 games in 2024.
 
Martinez joined Minnesota United Academy after playing his freshman season for Austin High School. That season, the Austin, Minnesota, native tallied 13 goals and two assists in an all-conference season.
 
The midfielder comes from a soccer family, with his brother Andres Garcia playing for St. Cloud State.
 
Why Wisconsin?
"I chose to attend Wisconsin because of the great coaches that I know will push me to be my best not only in soccer, but academics as well.
 
"After visiting the campus, I knew right away that it was the right environment for me because of how active and happy everybody seemed."