MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison is bringing back a key squad member for the 2023 season.
Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu re-signed on Tuesday, the club announced. The midfielder made 27 starts last season.
The Commander of the Midfield is back for his second year with the ‘Gos
: https://t.co/2wmCRaF6BM#5YearsOfForward pic.twitter.com/jYG03tkSJQ
— Forward Madison FC (@ForwardMSNFC) January 10, 2023
“[Andrew’s] a box-to-box player and his engine is unique to our level,” head coach Matt Glaeser said. “He’s always a very exciting and dynamic player.”
Wheeler-Omiunu tallied 3 assists and 22 interceptions last season, while creating 19 quality chances. He also scored a goal against Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC.
The Massachusetts native played college soccer at Harvard and was drafted 46th overall in 2017 by Atlanta United. He joined FC Tucson in 2019, then spent two seasons with Sacramento Republic FC in the USL Championship.
COPYRIGHT 2022 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
