Union Omaha announced today the loan signing of defender, Blake Malone, pending league and federation approval. With this addition, the club’s roster totals 18 players thus far ahead of the 2021 season.
Blake Malone joins the club on loan from Orange County SC, where he made his professional debut in 2020. Malone was born in Omaha but moved from the area at a young age. In high school, he played for Desert Oasis in Las Vegas, Nev. In 2017, he joined the Seattle Sounders FC academy, where his U-16/17 team won the 2018 U.S. Soccer Development Academy national championship. In 2019, Malone accepted a scholarship to play for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. This eventually led to his January 2020 call-up by the U-20 United States men’s national team camp. Malone played in their 2-2 draw against Mexico.
Pronunciation: [Ma-Lone]
Position: Defender
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 165 lbs
Born: March 23, 2001
Hometown: Omaha, NE
“Blake is a competitor who will bring a great deal of intensity to the team,” said Head coach Jay Mims. “He is a very committed, young player who has traveled all over the country pursuing his career. We look forward to assisting in Blake’s development and are excited to see him integrated within our culture.”
Check out Blake Malone’s introduction video below.