Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu (born December first, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Forward Madison FC in USL League One.
![]() Wheeler-Omiunu with Atlanta United in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1994-12-01) December 1, 1994 (age 27) | ||
Place of birth | Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Forward Madison | ||
Number | 28 | ||
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– | Forward Madison | 27 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022 |
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]
Wheeler-Omiunu is of Nigerian descent through his father, David.[12] He attended the Roxbury Latin School in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.[13] An accredited vocalist performer, Wheeler-Omiunu has a penchant for R&B and acapella.[14]
Atlanta United
Forward Madison FC – current squad | |
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