PAPILLION, Neb. – Union Omaha announced on Tuesday the club had re-signed midfielder Eddie Gordon for the 2023 USL League One season, pending league and federation approval. Gordon becomes the 11th player from last season’s squad set to return for the new campaign.

As a part of a talented young core that helped Omaha to its third consecutive USL League One Playoffs appearance, Gordon appeared in 18 league matches in the 2022 season. Before joining Union Omaha, the two-time Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year was a college standout at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he was named to the All-Summit League Second Team and All-Tournament Summit League in his final season.

“Eddie is proof to young soccer players in the Metro that if you're good enough, work hard enough and have the right attitude, you can make it to the pro game right here in Omaha,” Union Omaha General Manager Peter Marlette said. “He's great in the locker room and in the community and is a versatile player who we can always trust to go out on the field and do the job.”

The 24-year-old recorded 746 minutes of action for the Owls this past campaign and won 64.3 percent of duels while posting a 79.6 percent passing accuracy rate. Additionally, he notched 46 recoveries and 10 interceptions defensively.

“I'm so excited to have the opportunity to play for Union Omaha again,” Gordon said. “I can't wait to get back to work with the team to go after another championship.”