On Monday, Republic FC announced the signing of former MLS Cup champion with Atlanta United, Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu. As an established player who has both MLS and USL experience, as well as four years of Ivy League soccer under his belt, Wheeler-Omiunu has played for some of the most notable names in the game.
Let’s a take a look and see what the soccer world has to say about Republic FC’s newest acquisition.
On Monday, Republic FC announced the signing of former MLS Cup champion with Atlanta United, Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu. As an established player who has both MLS and USL experience, as well as four years of Ivy League soccer under his belt, Wheeler-Omiunu has played for some of the most notable names in the game.
Let’s a take a look and see what the soccer world has to say about Republic FC’s newest acquisition.
Phoenix Rising coach Rick Schantz
“I just think Wheels is a bright guy that loves to play football and he’s got a lot of things that he could do with his life and he loves playing the game. So that’s the perfect guy for our club.”
Atlanta United coach Tata Martino
…following United’s 0-0 draw against Charleston Battery
“[Andrew] Wheeler and [Andrew] Carleton were two of our best guys on the field.”
Harvard coach Pieter Lehrer
…in response to Atlanta drafting Andrew
"This is a well-deserved accomplishment for Andrew. His development as a player while at Harvard has been tremendous. We are excited to watch him play with Atlanta United. [He is] a great defender and a fantastic, complete player.”
Atlanta United president Darren Eales
…in response to Andrew making the United roster
“Andrew has displayed a professional work rate and attitude during the first few weeks of training. He's also shown versatility, displaying his capability to play multiple positions, further improving our depth. He's earned a spot on our roster.”
Phoenix Rising coach Rick Schantz
“I just think Wheels is a bright guy that loves to play football and he’s got a lot of things that he could do with his life and he loves playing the game. So that’s the perfect guy for our club.”
Atlanta United coach Tata Martino
…following United’s 0-0 draw against Charleston Battery
“[Andrew] Wheeler and [Andrew] Carleton were two of our best guys on the field.”
Harvard coach Pieter Lehrer
…in response to Atlanta drafting Andrew
“This is a well-deserved accomplishment for Andrew. His development as a player while at Harvard has been tremendous. We are excited to watch him play with Atlanta United. [He is] a great defender and a fantastic, complete player.”
Atlanta United president Darren Eales
…in response to Andrew making the United roster
“Andrew has displayed a professional work rate and attitude during the first few weeks of training. He’s also shown versatility, displaying his capability to play multiple positions, further improving our depth. He’s earned a spot on our roster.”
