Another chapter of Union Omaha’s Tuesday tradition was available for all to read as the club announced the return of midfielder Eddie Gordon. His addition to the roster means 11 players will now be returning for the 2023 USL League One season. In the press release, the club announced that Gordon had been re-signed to another year of play with the Owls.
In his first season with the club, Gordon had 7 starts in 18 appearances during league play. To add onto that, the Omaha native added even more minutes playing in US Open Cup matches against Chicago Fire, Northern Colorado Hailstorm, Minnesota United, and Sporting Kansas City. Gordon even came on in the second period of extra time during the first round playoff match against Chattanooga Red Wolves.
Gordon’s biggest statistical asset to the club was his passing. By the end of the 2022 USL League One regular season, he earned a cumulative passing accuracy of 79.6% and carried a 74.7% accuracy in the opponent’s half – good enough for sixth and third place in the club, respectively. He’s also known for his clean play. In his 746 minutes of league play this season, Gordon was only awarded 2 yellow cards and conceded 10 fouls, all while earning 28 fouls (5th highest in the club). Gordon’s inclusion to the midfield clearly has its benefits and will only get better as he continues to combine with the core group of players returning for the 2023 season.
“Eddie is proof to young soccer players in the Metro that if you’re good enough, work hard enough and have the right attitude, you can make it to the pro game right here in Omaha,” Union Omaha General Manager Peter Marlette said. “He’s great in the locker room and in the community and is a versatile player who we can always trust to go out on the field and do the job.”
“I’m so excited to have the opportunity to play for Union Omaha again,” Gordon said. “I can’t wait to get back to work with the team to go after another championship!”
It’s no secret that the University of Nebraska-Omaha star cares greatly about the club and surrounding community. He is constantly meeting with fans after home matches, taking pictures, and signing merchandise. Whenever the club is making a public appearance, he’s regularly spotted amongst the players in attendance. His passion for the game, as well as the supporters, is tough to beat, but that passion is also on full display whenever he takes the field. Whether playing as a sub or a starter, Gordon is a sure-bet for supplying energy to the run of play.
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