Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu

American professional soccer player (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu (born December 1, 1994) is an American former professional soccer player.

Date of birth (1994-12-01) December 1, 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth Bellingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Midfielder
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Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu
Wheeler-Omiunu with Atlanta United in 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-12-01) December 1, 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth Bellingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Harvard Crimson 64 (4)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 GPS Portland Phoenix 6 (0)
2016 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 12 (1)
2017–2018 Atlanta United 1 (0)
2018Atlanta United 2 (loan) 10 (0)
2019 FC Tucson 20 (2)
2019Phoenix Rising (loan) 6 (1)
2020–2021 Sacramento Republic 27 (0)
2022–2023 Forward Madison 54 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 12, 2024
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College career

Wheeler-Omiunu attended Harvard University, where he played college soccer for four years, tallying four goals and six assists in 64 appearances for the Crimson.[1]

While at college, Wheeler-Omiunu appeared for Premier Development League sides GPS Portland Phoenix and Seattle Sounders FC U-23.[2]

Club career

On January 17, 2017, Wheeler-Omiunu was selected in the third round (46th overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United. [3] He signed with the club on February 10, 2017.[4]

On June 14, 2017, Wheeler-Omiunu made his professional debut as a 60th-minute substitute during a 32 win over Charleston Battery in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[5]

Wheeler-Omiunu made his professional debut for Atlanta United on March 31, 2018, coming on as a 74th minute substitution in a 10 win over Minnesota United.

Wheeler-Omiunu was released by Atlanta at the end of their 2018 season.[6]

On January 30, 2019, Wheeler-Omiunu joined USL League One side FC Tucson.[7]

After a season's stint with FC Tucson, Wheeler–Omiunu signed with Sacramento Republic for the 2020 season.[8] On November 17, 2020, Sacramento exercised the option on Wheeler-Omiunu's contract, retaining him for the 2021 season.[9] Wheeler-Omiunu was released by Sacramento following the 2021 season.[10]

On January 12, 2022, Forward Madison FC announced that it had signed Wheeler-Omiunu to a contract for the 2022 season.[11]

Following the 2023 season, it was revealed by Forward Madison staff that Wheeler-Omiunu had retired.[12]

Personal life

Wheeler-Omiunu is of Nigerian descent through his father, David.[13] He attended the Roxbury Latin School in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.[14] An accredited vocalist performer, Wheeler-Omiunu has a penchant for R&B and a cappella.[15]

Honors

Atlanta United

References

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