You may have seen Andrew's Tiny Apartment Concert video, but his performance on MLS Idle: Soccer’s Hidden Talent deserves an encore. Wheeler-Omiunu represented the boys in Old Glory Red for this special series from Major League Soccer, showcasing the off field talent on the best players in the country.
Kyle Duncan of New York Red Bulls, John Pulskamp of Sporting Kansas City and Sacramento native and former Republic FC player, Tommy Thompson, now of the San Jose Earthquakes, shared their special talents on Thursday’s episode – but Andrew closed out the show with a breathtaking performance of Labrinth’s Jealous.
You may have seen Andrew’s Tiny Apartment Concert video, but his performance on MLS Idle: Soccer’s Hidden Talent deserves an encore. Wheeler-Omiunu represented the boys in Old Glory Red for this special series from Major League Soccer, showcasing the off field talent on the best players in the country.
Kyle Duncan of New York Red Bulls, John Pulskamp of Sporting Kansas City and Sacramento native and former Republic FC player, Tommy Thompson, now of the San Jose Earthquakes, shared their special talents on Thursday’s episode – but Andrew closed out the show with a breathtaking performance of Labrinth’s Jealous.
Although the competition was tough, Andrew earned a judges sweep from MLS Host Susannah Collins, former player and MLS Soccer Analyst Charlie Davies and special guest judge Bobby Boswell.
Although the competition was tough, Andrew earned a judges sweep from MLS Host Susannah Collins, former player and MLS Soccer Analyst Charlie Davies and special guest judge Bobby Boswell.
“I am blown away, not only by the incredible piano skills but that voice and there’s so much power and emotion,” said MLS Host Susannah Collins. ”He took us on a little journey, I mean I was transported when he was singing! Then he gets into that little ‘falsetto’ at the top, it was beautiful.”
Former team mate Boswell noted, “He has the pipes and he brings it every time he sings. I was so happy that I saw he was going to be on today because he has a real talent the world needs to see, I’m glad he’s getting the chance to show it.”
“I am blown away, not only by the incredible piano skills but that voice and there’s so much power and emotion,” said MLS Host Susannah Collins. ”He took us on a little journey, I mean I was transported when he was singing! Then he gets into that little ‘falsetto’ at the top, it was beautiful.”
Former team mate Boswell noted, “He has the pipes and he brings it every time he sings. I was so happy that I saw he was going to be on today because he has a real talent the world needs to see, I’m glad he’s getting the chance to show it.”
But now it is up to Republic FC fans to bring home an encore. Voting is open now! Head to twitter and post #MLSIdle Wheeler-Omiunu or click on the tweet above to vote directly. You can also vote on Facebook by posting #MLSIdle Wheeler-Omiunu.
But now it is up to Republic FC fans to bring home an encore. Voting is open now! Head to twitter and post #MLSIdle Wheeler-Omiunu or click on the tweet above to vote directly. You can also vote on Facebook by posting #MLSIdle Wheeler-Omiunu.
Charlie Davies made it very clear… “It’s an easy pick, [#MLSIdle] Wheeler-Omiunu, vote! And Sacramento, show what you guys are all about, get behind and start voting for your boy!”
If Andrew wins the MLS Idle Week 2 fan vote, Sacramento non-profit Department of Sound will receive a $1,000 donation from MLS Works to grow programming that helps middle- and high-school students learn the fundamentals of music production and begin creating original music by utilizing open-source, browser-based, free software. Currently, Department of Sound is shifting its programming to support distance and online learning for students during school closures due to the pandemic.
Charlie Davies made it very clear… “It’s an easy pick, [#MLSIdle] Wheeler-Omiunu, vote! And Sacramento, show what you guys are all about, get behind and start voting for your boy!”
If Andrew wins the MLS Idle Week 2 fan vote, Sacramento non-profit Department of Sound will receive a $1,000 donation from MLS Works to grow programming that helps middle- and high-school students learn the fundamentals of music production and begin creating original music by utilizing open-source, browser-based, free software. Currently, Department of Sound is shifting its programming to support distance and online learning for students during school closures due to the pandemic.
