Austin FC has reached an agreement to acquire Finnish midfielder Eze Onuoha from SJK Seinäjoki, the club announced Monday. The 17-year-old will officially join Austin ahead of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.
Onuoha will not be eligible to play until after his 18th birthday in December. His contract runs through the 2029-30 season with an option for 2030-31.
Roster Slot And Terms
Onuoha will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot, which allows MLS clubs to add young talent with a reduced salary cap charge. Financial terms of the transfer were not disclosed.
What It Means For Austin
Chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad called Onuoha a prospect with “technical ability, ambition, and a strong desire to continue improving.” “We believe Austin is a great environment for young players to develop,” El-Ahmad said.
The signing adds to Austin’s strategy of developing young international talent on long-term deals under the U22 Initiative framework.
Onuoha’s Background And Production In Finland
Onuoha joined SJK in August 2025 after transferring from FC Honka. He scored on his first-team debut in the Finnish top flight and has totaled four goals and one assist in 22 appearances across all competitions for SJK. At the international level, he has made nine appearances for Finland’s U-17 and U-18 national teams.
In a statement released through the club, Onuoha described the move as a significant step in his career. “For me as a young player, Austin FC represents a new challenge in a new country,” Onuoha said. “This opportunity to be a part of a club and a city as unique as Austin really excites me and I feel it’s the perfect next step.”
What’s Next
Onuoha will join Austin for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season preseason. He becomes eligible to play after his 18th birthday in December.
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