Young fullback steps up to pro level after five-year college career
PAPILLION, Nebr. (January 27, 2026) – Union Omaha has signed defender Camron Lawrence, pending league and federation approval. The young fullback will be making his professional debut with the Owls after a lengthy college career in the Northeast.
Lawrence arrives in Omaha from Monmouth University, where he played in 2025 as a graduate student. He started in 12 matches, picking up two assists for the Hawks. Prior to that, Lawrence spent four years at Bryant University, working his way into the lineup from his sophomore year onward. In 2023, he was part of the Bulldogs’ America East Championship team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament. In all, he made 31 appearances for Bryant before moving on to Monmouth.
Coming up, Lawrence played for the academy of Boston Bolts, whose senior side competes in USL League Two. Lawrence has also competed in USL League Two in 2023 with Peoria City Soccer, and in 2025 with AC Connecticut. He mainly shows out as a right-back positionally.
- Name Pronunciation: [KAM-ron LAW-rehns]
- Position: Defender
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 157 lbs.
- Date of Birth: 11/8/2002
- Born: Norfolk, Massachusetts
- Previous Team: Monmouth University
2026 ticket packages are now available. The Owls are moving downtown to Creighton’s Morrison Stadium for the 2026 USL League One season, making for an exciting new atmosphere in the heart of Omaha. Fans can call 402-884-8053 for more information.
ABOUT UNION OMAHA
Union Omaha, the 2021 and 2024 USL League One Champions, is the premier 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 will play its 2026 USL League One home matches at Morrison Stadium in downtown Omaha. The team is led by General Manager Alexis Boulos in the front office and by Head Coach Vincenzo Candela on the pitch.
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