| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 10, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Western Suburbs FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2022 | Calgary Foothills FC | ||
| 2022 | Cavalry FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Calgary Dinos | 25 | (7) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Cavalry FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | Western Suburbs FC | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 21, 2024 | |||
William Omoreniye (born January 10, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Western Suburbs in the New Zealand Central League.
Early life
editOmoreniye joined the Calgary Foothills youth program in 2016.[1] In 2022, he played with the Cavalry FC U20 in the Alberta Major Soccer League.[2] He also represented Team Alberta at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.[2]
University career
editIn 2022, Omoreniye began attending the University of Calgary, where he played for the men's soccer team. He made his debut on August 27, 2022 against the Alberta Golden Bears.[3] He scored his first goal on September 10 against the Saskatchewan Huskies.[3] On October 22, he scored a brace against the MacEwan Griffins.[4] At the end of the season he was named to the Canada West All-Rookie Team and the U Sports All-Rookie Team.[5][6] On October 14, 2023, he scored a brace in a 4-4 draw against the MacEwan Griffins.[7]
Club career
editAt the 2023 CPL-U Sports Draft, Omoreniye was selected in the first round (seventh overall) by Cavalry FC.[8][9] In April 2023, he signed a developmental contract with the club.[10]
In 2024, he joined New Zealand Central League club Western Suburbs FC, via their partnership with Olé Football Academy.[11]
References
edit- ^ "William Omoreniye Calgary Foothills CV" (PDF). Calgary Foothills FC.
- ^ a b "Cavalry FC Select William Omoreniye and Eryk Kobza in 2023 CPL–U SPORTS Draft". Cavalry FC. December 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "William Omoreniye Calgary Dinos profile". Calgary Dinos.
- ^ McKenzie, Lance (October 22, 2022). "Dinos roll past Griffins at McMahon". Calgary Dinos.
- ^ "Kobza, Omoreniye named CW All Stars". Calgary Dinos. October 27, 2022.
- ^ Prahl, Tim (November 9, 2022). "Omoreniye earns All-Canadian honours". Calgary Dinos.
- ^ "Omoreniye nets equalizer in thriller". Calgary Dinos. October 14, 2023.
- ^ Prahl, Tim (December 15, 2022). "Cavalry keeps it close to home in drafting Dinos Omoreniye, Kobza". Calgary Sun.
- ^ "Kobza, Omoreniye selected in CPL Draft". Calgary Dinos. December 15, 2022.
- ^ "Cavalry FC Signs Four Youth Players to Developmental Contracts". Cavalry FC. April 14, 2023.
- ^ Jacques, John (March 21, 2024). "Former Cavalry Draft Pick Omoreniye Set For New Zealand Test". Northern Tribune.
External links
edit- William Omoreniye at Soccerway
Category:2004 births
Category:Living people
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:Canadian soccer players
Category:Cavalry FC draft picks
Category:Cavalry FC players
Category:Calgary Dinos men's soccer players