Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu (born December 1, 1994) is a former American professional soccer player.
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 a cappella.[15]
Atlanta United
We obviously needed to go out and replace Andrew Wheeler, who's retired...