Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu

For other people named Andrew Wheeler, see Andrew Wheeler (disambiguation).

Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu
Wheeler-Omiunu with Atlanta United in 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-12-01) December 1, 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Bellingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
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

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

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 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]

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

  1. ^ "Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu". Harvard.
  2. ^ "Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu". USL PDL.
  3. ^ Media, GPS (January 17, 2017). "Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu Drafted".
  4. ^ "Atlanta United Sign SuperDraft Selection Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu | Atlanta United FC".
  5. ^ "Boxscore: Atlanta United FC vs. Charleston Battery 06/14/2017 | Matchcenter". matchcenter.mlssoccer.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017.
  6. ^ "Atlanta United announce year-end roster moves". Atlanta United.
  7. ^ "FC Tucson Bolsters Back Line with Defensive Duo". January 30, 2019.
  8. ^ "Republic FC Signs Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu". December 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "McCrary, Diaz Among Returnees for Republic FC". uslchampionship.com. November 17, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Forward Madison lands former Atlanta United midfielder Andrew Wheeler Omiunu". January 12, 2022.
  12. ^ 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...
  13. ^ Roberson, Doug. "Atlanta United's Harvard grad/soccer player". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  14. ^ "Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu '13 featured in New England Soccer Journal". The Roxbury Latin School. October 5, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  15. ^ "A 5-Stripes Winter Wonderland performed by Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu & Atlanta United". December 22, 2017.