United Soccer League (USL) team Orange County SC have signed 17-year-old forward Oluwakorede Osundina from the Barcelona Residency Academy USA to a multi-year contract.
“I’m very thankful for the opportunity of joining this successful club,” the teenager said.
“I’m looking forward to giving my all in contributing to the squad as well as furthering my development as a young professional soccer player.”
Osundina spent the previous two years training, living and competing at Barça’s top and only international residential academy located in Casa Grande, Arizona.
During that time, he played for the club’s U19 MLS Next team that advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2021 MLS Next Cup after entering the tournament as the undefeated No.1 seed.
At the 2021 MLS Next Fest Showcase, Osundina represented his club at the MLS Next West squad in the U17/U19 Best of Match.
The club are excited to sign him.
“We are very excited to add Korede, a top U.S. soccer prospect to our roster,” said Orange County SC President of Soccer Operations Oliver Wyss.
“Korede’s pure talent is off the charts, but he also possesses a remarkable maturity for his age.
“Korede will continue to maximize his development in our proven professional environment, and we know for a fact that he has a very bright future ahead of him.”
“I am really excited to welcome Korede to the team,” added OCSC Head Coach Richard Chaplow.
“He is an exciting young forward with lots of potential and growth in front of him.
“We look forward to watching him develop with us and to provide him with a platform to showcase his talent”
Born in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois, Osundina has frequently featured for the United States youth teams starting at the U15 level in international competition and training camps.
Along with being a top prospect for the US men’s national team, Osundina is also eligible to represent Nigeria in international competitions.
