18-year-old defender becomes Omaha’s third-ever academy signing
PAPILLION, Neb. (February 28, 2023) – Union Omaha announced today the signing of defender Anderson Holt, pending league and federation approval. With the signing, Holt becomes the third Owl in club history to sign an academy contract after Yoskar Edu Galvan and Jaime Ponce in 2021.
Last season, Holt helped his Queensboro FC II team make the final of the USL Academy Cup tournament. At age 15, he left the United States to play overseas as a part of the TalentProjekt in Germany. The program provides high-level training for American youth players and gives them the opportunity to go head-to-head against top Bundesliga academies.
“Anderson is a talented young player that could go on to have a great career in the game if he continues to focus on the key things he needs to do to improve,” Union Omaha Head Coach Dominic Casciato said. “It’s tough to find young left footed center backs with his quality and desire to learn, so I’m looking forward to helping him develop as he takes his first steps in the professional game.”
“Anderson is exactly the type of player we hope to sign to an academy contract,” Union Omaha General Manager Peter Marlette said. “He has all the tools to become a successful professional and the ability to contribute to our team this season. I can’t wait to see him develop over the course of this season and am excited for his future.”
“I am delighted to sign here at Union Omaha and continue my journey with this team,” Holt said. “It’s exciting to join a team with such a strong fan base and rich history.”
Phonetic pronunciation of name: [AN-DUR-SON HOLT]
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 9/26/2004
Born: San Diego, California
Previous Club: Queensboro FC II (USL Academy)
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.
