Omar Sowe

Omar Sowe

Personal information
Date of birth	(2000-10-28) 28 October 2000 (age 24)[1]
Place of birth	Serekunda, The Gambia[2]
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) [3]
Position(s)	Winger, forward
Team information
Current team	ÍBV
Number	67
Youth career
2018–2019	New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019	New York Red Bulls U23	4	(0)
2019–2021	New York Red Bulls II	48	(17)
2021–2022	New York Red Bulls	1	(0)
2022	→ Breiðablik (loan)	17	(2)
2023–	Leiknir Reykjavík	43	(27)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 November 2024

Omar Sowe (born 28 October 2000) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Besta deild karla club ÍBV.

Career

Early career

Raised in Harrison, New Jersey, Sowe attended Harrison High School and became the school's all-time leading scorer in October 2018.[4] He finished his four year high school career with 89 goals and 67 assists, as well as being named to the NJSCAA All-State team in 2017 and 2018.[5]

Sowe began playing with the New York Red Bulls academy in 2018.[6] He also appeared for the club's USL League Two side New York Red Bulls U-23.[7]

New York Red Bulls II

Sowe signed his first professional contract with the New York Red Bulls II on 16 August 2019.[8] He made his professional debut on August 24, 2019, appearing as a 66th-minute substitute during a 5–1 victory over Swope Park Rangers.[9] On September 21, 2019, Sowe scored his first goal as a professional in a 5–3 loss against Louisville City FC.[10] On 9 September 2020, Sowe recorded scored three goals in a 6–0 victory over Philadelphia Union II.[11] Sowe finished the 2020 season leading Red Bulls II in goals with 7.

On 18 May 2021, Sowe scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 victory over Loudoun United.[12]

New York Red Bulls

On 11 September 2021, Sowe made the move to the New York Red Bulls MLS roster.[13] He made his debut the same day, appearing as a 70th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with D.C. United.[14]

Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by New York.[15]

Breiðablik (loan)

On March 24, 2022, New York announced that they had loaned Sowe to Breiðablik of the Icelandic Besta-deild karla.[16] Sowe scored his first goal for the club on May 7, 2022, during a 5–1 victory over ÍA.[17]

Leiknir Reykjavík

On December 29, 2022, Sowe signed with Icelandic second division club Leiknir Reykjavík.[18]

ÍBV

On November 4, 2024, Sowe signed with Besta deild karla club ÍBV.

Career statistics

As of 14 July 2022[19]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
New York Red Bulls U-23	2019[20]	USL League Two	4	0	—		2	1	—		6	1
New York Red Bulls II	2019	USL Championship	5	2	1	0	—		—		6	2
	2020	USL Championship	14	7	—		—		—		14	7
	2021	USL Championship	29	8	—		—		—		29	8
	Total		51	17	1	0	—		—		52	17
New York Red Bulls	2021	Major League Soccer	1	0	—		—		—		1	0
Breiðablik (loan)	2022	Besta-deild karla	17	2	—		3	2	4	0	24	4
Career total			70	19	1	0	5	3	4	0	80	22

References

1. "Omar Sowe | uslchampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
2. "For New York Red Bulls II signing Omar Sowe, Harrison's more than a town | MLSsoccer.com".
3. "Omar Sowe | New York Red Bulls".
4. "Omar Sowe becomes Harrison's career scoring leader". highschoolsports.nj.com. 24 October 2018.
5. "Red Bulls II Sign Sowe to Pro Deal". USLChampionship.com. 16 August 2019.
6. "New York Red Bulls". nyrb.ussoccerda.com.
7. "New York Red Bulls U23 | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
8. "NYRB II Sign Harrison, New Jersey's Omar Sowe". NewYorkRedBulls.com.
9. "Swope Park Rangers vs. New York Red Bulls II - August 24, 2019 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
10. "Louisville City FC vs. New York Red Bulls II - September 21, 2019". www.uslchampionship.com.
11. "New York Red Bulls II vs. Philadelphia Union II - September 9, 2020". www.uslchampionship.com.
12. "Red Bulls II Edge Past Loudoun as Egbo Converts from Spot; USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com. 18 May 2021.
13. "New York Red Bulls Sign NYRB II Forward and Harrison Native Omar Sowe | New York Red Bulls".
14. "RBNYvsDC 09-11-2021 | MLSsoccer.com".
15. Bulls, New York Red. "New York Red Bulls Announce End of Year Roster Decisions". New York Red Bulls.
16. "New York Red Bulls loan forward Omar Sowe to Breiðablik of Iceland's top flight". mlssoccer.com. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
17. "THE LOAN LIST: Checking in on Red Bulls Players Currently Out on Loan". newyorkredbulls.com. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
18. "Omar Sowe mættur í Leikni". Leiknir Reykjavík.
19. Omar Sowe at Soccerway
20. "Omar Sowe". USL League Two.

External links

• Omar Sowe at Soccerway