PAPILLION, Neb. – Union Omaha today announced the signing of 25-year-old forward Mehdi Ouamri, pending league and federation approval. Like previous new signing, Kemy Amiche, Ouamri has French and Algerian roots and comes off an impressive display in MLS NEXT Pro, now climbing the ladder of U.S. soccer by inking a deal with the defending USL League One champions.

Ouamri was a top-five goalscorer in MLS NEXT Pro in 2024 with Chattanooga FC, netting 12 goals in 27 matches played. His 14.81 expected goal contributions slotted him at sixth in the league as well, showing his ability to chip into the attack in many ways. For his performance, he was named to the 2024 MLS Next Pro Best XI.

"Mehdi is a proven goalscorer with good size that will provide speed and a cutting edge to our attack," said Omaha Head Coach Dominic Casciato. "We're excited to bring him to Omaha and integrate him into our team as we look to improve for 2025."

The attacker came up through several youth academies in France - CA Vitry, Centre de Formation de Football de Paris, US Créteil-Lusitanos and Montrouge FC 92 - before joining the youth ranks of Belgian Pro League side Royal Standard de Liège.

In June 2019, Ouamri moved to F91 Dudelange in the Luxembourg National Division and made his professional debut with the top-flight club in July 2019. From there, he spent time in various lower-division European leagues with Royal Olympic Club Charleroi, Patro Eisden Maasmechelen, FC Montana and NK Solin. In three seasons in the Bulgarian and Croatian second divisions with Montana and Solin, Ouamri totaled 15 goals and 12 assists.

Ouamri was also a youth international, having made appearances for Algeria's U-18 and U-20 national teams while developing in France.

"I am honored and truly excited to join this great club with a winning tradition," Ouamri said. "I can't wait to score goals in front of our fans, give them unforgettable moments and make history together. Let's go!"