Charlotte (NC) — On Thursday, the Charlotte Independence, a United Soccer League (USL) professional soccer team, announced defender Bertrand Owundi Eko’o will join the club on loan from Minnesota United (MLS). As a part of the loan agreement, Minnesota United FC reserves the right to recall Owundi at any time.
"Bertrand is a young, talented guy that Minnesota has had with their group for the year and it'll be good to see how he fits in and to see him get some games," said Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. "I think he's an interesting guy as a purely left-footed center back, so he's a left-footed guy coming out of the back, which is always a plus."
The 24-year-old joined Minnesota last February 2018 from Cameroonian side Les Astres FC. Owundi made his Cameroonian National Team debut last year during 2018 African Cup of Nations Qualifying. The Ekono, Cameroon native last played for MNUFC in a friendly match against Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa on July 11th.
Owundi will be available for selection this Saturday, August 18th as the Independence travels to take on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Highmark Stadium. The official watch party will be hosted at Jack’s House Soccer Bar and Retail Store (1523 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.
The Independence will return home next Wednesday, August 22nd when Louisville City FC visits the Sportsplex at Matthews. In support of Carolina Rapids youth player McKenna Woodhead, who was permanently paralyzed in a recent watersport accident, the Charlotte Soccer community will be donating all ticket revenue from the game to McKenna and her family in assistance of the 14-year-old’s recovery. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. For more information and ticket options, please visit https://www.charlotteindependence.com or call the front office at 704-206-1515.
Charlotte (NC) — On Thursday, the Charlotte Independence, a United Soccer League (USL) professional soccer team, announced defender Bertrand Owundi Eko’o will join the club on loan from Minnesota United (MLS). As a part of the loan agreement, Minnesota United FC reserves the right to recall Owundi at any time.
“Bertrand is a young, talented guy that Minnesota has had with their group for the year and it’ll be good to see how he fits in and to see him get some games,” said Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “I think he’s an interesting guy as a purely left-footed center back, so he’s a left-footed guy coming out of the back, which is always a plus.”
The 24-year-old joined Minnesota last February 2018 from Cameroonian side Les Astres FC. Owundi made his Cameroonian National Team debut last year during 2018 African Cup of Nations Qualifying. The Ekono, Cameroon native last played for MNUFC in a friendly match against Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa on July 11th.
Owundi will be available for selection this Saturday, August 18th as the Independence travels to take on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Highmark Stadium. The official watch party will be hosted at Jack’s House Soccer Bar and Retail Store (1523 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.
The Independence will return home next Wednesday, August 22nd when Louisville City FC visits the Sportsplex at Matthews. In support of Carolina Rapids youth player McKenna Woodhead, who was permanently paralyzed in a recent watersport accident, the Charlotte Soccer community will be donating all ticket revenue from the game to McKenna and her family in assistance of the 14-year-old’s recovery. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. For more information and ticket options, please visit https://www.charlotteindependence.com or call the front office at 704-206-1515.
