Owen O'Malley (born October 1, 2001) is an American professional soccer player that plays as a winger and right-back for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One.
Early life Owen O'Malley was born October 1, 2001. The son of Erica and Patrick, Owen also has two siblings Shea and Finn.
His sister, Shea, is also a professional soccer player. Owen's father also played soccer at Villanova.
Early career He started his career with the North Carolina FC Academy in 2015 at the age of 14, under then assistant coach, John Bradford. O'Malley even trained with North Carolina FC’s First Team, teaming with Landon Sloan, his later teammate that he would meet in college. A two-time North Carolina State Cup champion, O’Malley helped guide his squad to Region 3 Premier League Championship in 2015.
College career O'Malley started his college career with the CU Bluejays after leaving North Carolina Academy in his first season, O'Malley recorded 11 appearances while six of them he started. He would make a future 41 appearances for the Bluejays and even providing nine goals.
Career
Vermont Green While still in college, O'Malley signed for USL League Two expansion club, Vermont Green for their inaugural 2022 season. He would play 1,140 minutes in his inaugural season and would score 3 goals.
St. Louis City On December 22, 2022, O'Malley was drafted ninth-overall by St. Louis City in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft and was their first pick. He would make 14 appearances for the club's reserve side.
Tacoma Defiance After struggling to score a goal for St. Louis City, O'Malley signed for Tacoma Defiance on March 14, 2024, another club in the MLS Next Pro, which was the reserve team for the Seattle Sounders. After, only making 12 appearances, getting two assists and no goals, his contract was expired.
Return to Vermont Green On May 5, 2025, O'Malley rejoined his first club, Vermont Green for their 2025 season, and helped the team to make the playoffs and win the club's first League title in their history. On September 26, 2025, and he received USL League Two Goal Of The Season after his stunning goal in the 99th minute against Western Mass Pioneers.
Richmond Kickers On January 8, 2026, O'Malley signed for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One. He made his debut for the club in the opening match of the season, in a 1–1 draw against AV Alta.
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