Robert Owen Antoniuk (born August 26, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player.
Early life Antoniuk was born in Calgary, Alberta. He began playing soccer at age five with the Rosedale Community Association. Afterwards, he played with Calgary Blizzard SC and Calgary Foothills SC. He then joined the Whitecaps FC Alberta Academy Centre, before moving to the official Whitecaps FC Academy in 2018. In 2021, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23, while also getting the opportunity to train with the first team.
University career In 2023, Antoniuk began attending the University of Calgary, where he played for the men's soccer team. At the end of the 2023 season, he was named an Academic All-Canadian. On August 24, 2024, he scored his first goal in a victory over the Saskatchewan Huskies. On September 22, he scored a hat trick against the UFV Cascades. At the end of the 2024 season, he was named a Canada West First Team All-Star and a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian. At the end of the 2025 season, he was again named a Canada West First Team All Star and was also named a U Sports First Team All-Canadian.
Club career In March 2022, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro. He made his professional debut on March 26, against Houston Dynamo 2. He scored his first goals on April 10, when he scored two goals against Portland Timbers 2, converting a penalty kick in the 75th minute, before scoring a 95th minute equalizer.
In July 2022, he was loaned to Atlético Ottawa of the Canadian Premier League. After the season, Whitecaps 2 declined his club option for 2023.
In 2023, he played with Windsor City FC in League1 Ontario.
In 2024, Antoniuk signed with League1 Alberta club Calgary Foothills FC. He finished as the league's top scorer in 2024 with ten goals.
At the 2025 CPL–U Sports Draft, Antoniuk was selected in the second round (16th overall) by Cavalry FC. In February 2025, he signed a short-term contract with the club for their CONCACAF Champions Cup matches. In April 2025, he signed a U Sports contract with the club for the 2025 season, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility. In August 2025, he departed the club to return to university, as per the terms of his U Sports contract, with the club retaining his rights for the 2026 season.
International career In 2014, he represented Canada at the U12 Danone Nations Cup.
In 2017, he was selected to join a training camp for the Canada U15 team. In May 2017, he attended the Canada Soccer U15 Showcase.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWhitecaps FC 22022MLS Next Pro133———133Atlético Ottawa (loan)2022Canadian Premier League500000—50Windsor City FC2023League1 Ontario2013———2013Calgary Foothills FC2024League1 Alberta101011——1111Cavalry FC II2025Alberta Premier League7700——7720263200——32Total109000000109Cavalry FC2025Canadian Premier League40002000602026153000000153Total193002000213Career total77381120008039
Honours Atlético Ottawa Canadian Premier League Regular Season: 2022
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