Keeping in line with tradition, Union Omaha celebrated their first Tuesday signing announcement with the introduction of forward Adam Aoumaich.
After graduating from Jean de La Fontaine High School in Château-Thierry, France, Aoumaich used his French-American dual citizenship to cross the Atlantic Ocean and play soccer at the University of Albany. In the 2020-2021 season, Aoumaich appeared in nine matches, starting four times. By the end of the season, he led the team with 4 goals, 9 points, and 18 shots. The highlights of that season included an 87th-minute match-winning goal against Binghampton and being named America East Offensive Player of the Week. Before leaving the program in 2021, Aoumaich amassed 24 appearances, 6 goals, 3 assists, 2 match-winning goals, and a shot on goal percentage of 61.3%.
His next collegiate stop took him to Huntington, West Virginia, where the 5’8” forward played for Marshall University. In his two years with The Thundering Herd, Aoumaich started in 31 of the 36 matches in which he appeared, scored 7 goals, and earned 15 assists. By the end of his collegiate career at Marshall University, Aoumaich had earned such honors as being named to the 2022 Second-Team All-Sun Belt Conference and 2022 Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Newcomer of the Year.
Aoumaich also has experience under the USL umbrella, playing for USL League Two’s Manhattan SC. During his time with the club, he made seven appearances and tallied one goal with two assists during the 2021 season.
In the Union Omaha’s press release, Head Coach Dominic Casciato provided his thoughts on the 24-year old. “Adam is a talented young winger that’s both exciting to watch and mature enough to understand that the team comes first at all times,” Casciato said. “He’s been one of college soccer’s most creative players in the last few years, and joins us from Marshall University, one of the top programs in the country, under Coach Chris Grassie. We look forward to welcoming him to the club as he takes his first steps as a professional.”
The press release also included a quote from Aoumaich. “I’m so excited to be joining Union Omaha!” said Aoumaich. “I can’t wait to hit the field with my teammates and make our fans proud.”
Union Omaha’s 2024 home opener is on April 20th as they welcome a rematch against 2023 USL League One Playoff Semifinals foe Charlotte Independence. Make sure you have your ticket for this much-anticipated match. Season ticket memberships and voucher packs are available at the club website or through the Ticket Office by calling 402-738-5100.
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