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American soccer player

Eddie Gordon
Personal information
Full name Edward Gordon
Date of birth (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team Union Omaha
Number 12
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 Omaha Mavericks 77 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Black Rock FC 10 (0)
2022–2023 Union Omaha 27 (0)
2024 Des Moines Menace 4 (0)
2024 Ocean City Nor’easters 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 2, 2024

Eddie Gordon (born October 18, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Union Omaha in USL League One.

Career

Youth, College & Amateur

Gordon attended Creighton Preparatory School, leading the high school team to three-straight Nebraska Class A Title games. While serving as team captain for two seasons, Gordon was also the first two-time Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year, and a two-time First Team All-Nebraska selection. Gordon was also a member of the OFC Elite club that has won three-straight Nebraska State Cup titles and was a regional semi-finalist.

In 2017, Gordon attended the University of Nebraska Omaha, going to make a university record of 77 appearances for the Mavericks, finishing his college career with three assists to his name. Gordon earned a range of honors at Omaha, including All-Summit Second Team and Summit League All-Tournament as a senior, and was a three-time selection for the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, the Summit League All-Academic Team, and the Summit League Academic Honor Roll.

Gordon also appeared in the USL League Two for Black Rock FC during their 2021 season, making ten appearances.

Professional

On April 15, 2022, Gordon signed with USL League One club Union Omaha. He debuted for the club the following day, appearing as a 65th–minute substitute during a 0–0 draw with South Georgia Tormenta.

References

  1. ^ "Ed Gordon - Men's Soccer". University of Nebraska Omaha Athletics.
  2. "Black Rock FC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. "UNION OMAHA SIGNS HOMEGROWN TALENT EDDIE GORDON".
  4. "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.

External links

Union Omaha – current squad
  • Head Coach: Casciato
  • Assistant Coach: Losarah
  • Assistant Coach: Candela
  • Goalkeeping Coach: Estrada
  • Video Coach: Nayeri


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