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Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu
American professional soccer player (born 1994)
Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu (born December 1, 1994) is a former American professional soccer player.
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Wheeler-Omiunu with Atlanta United in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1994-12-01) December 1, 1994 (age 29) | ||
| Place of birth | Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| 2018 | → Atlanta United 2 (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2019 | FC Tucson | 20 | (2) |
| 2019 | → Phoenix Rising (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Sacramento Republic | 27 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Forward Madison | 54 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 12, 2024 | |||
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]
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 3–2 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 1–0 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]
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 acapella.[15]
Atlanta United
- "Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu". Harvard.
- "Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu". USL PDL.
- Media, GPS (January 17, 2017). "Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu Drafted".
- "Boxscore: Atlanta United FC vs. Charleston Battery 06/14/2017 | Matchcenter". matchcenter.mlssoccer.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017.
- "FC Tucson Bolsters Back Line with Defensive Duo". January 30, 2019.
- "Republic FC Signs Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu". December 16, 2019.
- "McCrary, Diaz Among Returnees for Republic FC". uslchampionship.com. November 17, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- Communications, Republic FC (November 12, 2021). "Republic FC Exercise Contract Options on Four Players, Preparing for 2022 USL Championship Season". Sacramento Republic FC - USL. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- Caloia, Conor; Glaeser, Matt (January 25, 2024). Forward Madison FC Town Hall | Community Impact Report and 2024 Season. Breese Stevens Field, Madison, Wisconsin: Forward Madison FC. Event occurs at 16:06. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024 – via YouTube.
We obviously needed to go out and replace Andrew Wheeler, who's retired...
- Roberson, Doug. "Atlanta United's Harvard grad/soccer player". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- "Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu '13 featured in New England Soccer Journal". The Roxbury Latin School. October 5, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu at Major League Soccer
- Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu at Soccerway