Young star has appeared in MLS and USL Championship competition
PAPILLION, Neb. (August 18, 2022) – Union Omaha announced today the signing of defender Shaft Brewer Jr. for the 2022 season, pending league and federation approval. Brewer Jr. is the second recent Owl signing who has played for United States national team at the youth level.
Brewer Jr. started his youth career in 2015 with USL side Sacramento Republic’s academy team, where he was the team’s top goal scorer, before moving to the academy team at FC Dallas. The Sacramento native has 2 goals in 11 appearances for the United States U18 national team and 2 caps for the U20 team. He went on to join Los Angeles FC in 2018 and was loaned out to USL Championship member Phoenix Rising FC several times while with the Black & Gold. Brewer Jr. more recently played overseas in Norway for Fram Larvik, scoring 3 goals in 24 matches.
“Shaft is a very dynamic player with a unique background,” Union Omaha head coach Jay Mims said. “We are eager to continue to help him develop and excited to see his growth over time.”
“Very excited to sign with this prestigious club!” Brewer Jr. said. “I’m ready to get to work and win a championship with this team!”
Phonetic pronunciation of name: [SHAFT BREW-ER]
Position: Defender
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 155 lbs.
Date of birth: 10/28/1999
Born: Sacramento, California
Previous Club: Des Moines Menace (USL League Two)
The 2022 League One Championship defending campaign will continue at Werner Park on August 20 against North Carolina FC for Around the World Night. Single-match tickets and undated voucher packs for the 2022 season are currently available via UnionOmaha.com or the Werner Park Ticket Office by calling 402-738-5100.
ABOUT UNION OMAHA
Union Omaha, the 2021 USL League One Champion, is the only 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 plays its home matches at Werner Park in Sarpy County, also home to the Omaha Storm Chasers of Minor League Baseball. The team is led by General Manager Peter Marlette in the front office and by Head Coach Jay Mims on the field.