Defender has tabbed 43 USL appearances between Championship and League One
PAPILLION, Neb. (January 31, 2023) – Union Omaha announced today the signing of defender Stefan Mueller, pending league and federation approval. Mueller brings five years of valuable domestic and international playing experience to Omaha.
The Temple University product played 580 minutes last season for Rio Grande Valley FC, helping the team to its third-ever USL Championship playoff appearance. He made the move up to USL Championship following a strong campaign in 2021 with South Georgia Tormenta FC, recording four goals, one assist and 13 chances created in 18 appearances. Before returning to the United States, Mueller spent time in Europe playing for TB Uphusen in Germany and Southport FC of England’s National League North.
“Stef is a player that’s gained great experience over the last couple of years in both League One and Championship,” Union Omaha Head Coach Dominic Casciato said. “He’s got a great engine to support the attack, crosses well and is comfortable defending one-on-one. He’s a player that will buy into our motto of “One Means All,” and I’m keen to see him integrate into our team and the local community.”
“Stefan is a dynamic player who can get up and down the flank all game and put dangerous balls into the box,” Union Omaha General Manager Peter Marlette said. “He’s proven himself at this level already and I’m looking forward to seeing him do so with us.”
“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity to represent a club that has had so much success in such a short period of time,” Mueller said. “I can’t wait to get out there in front of some of the most passionate fans in the country and do everything I can to help bring another championship to Omaha.”
Phonetic pronunciation of name: [STEF-AHN MUH-LER]
Position: Defender
Height: 6’1
Weight: 165 lbs.
Date of birth: 10/13/1995
Born: East Northport, New York
Previous Club: Rio Grande Valley FC (USL Championship)
Single-match tickets and season ticket memberships for the 2023 season are currently available via UnionOmaha.com or through the Werner Park Ticket Office by calling 402-738-5100.
ABOUT UNION OMAHA
Union Omaha, the 2021 USL League One Champions, is the only professional soccer team in the state of Nebraska. USL League One is a United States Soccer Federation-sanctioned professional men’s soccer league that occupies the third tier of the American soccer landscape, below USL Championship (tier two) and Major League Soccer (tier one). Union Omaha plays its home matches at Werner Park in Sarpy County, also home to the Omaha Storm Chasers of Minor League Baseball. The team is led by General Manager Peter Marlette in the front office and Head Coach Dominic Casciato on the field.
