Robert Owen Antoniuk (born August 26, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Antoniuk was born in Calgary, Alberta.[1] He began playing soccer at age five with the Rosedale Community Association.[2] Afterwards, he played with Calgary Blizzard SC and Calgary Foothills SC.[3] He then joined the Whitecaps FC Alberta Academy Centre, before moving to the official Whitecaps FC Academy in 2018.[4] In 2021, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23,[5] while also getting the opportunity to train with the first team.[6][7]

University career

In 2023, Antoniuk began attending the University of Calgary, where he played for the men's soccer team.[8] At the end of the 2023 season, he was named an Academic All-Canadian.[8] On August 24, 2024, he scored his first goal in a victory over the Saskatchewan Huskies.[9] On September 22, he scored a hat trick against the UFV Cascades.[10] 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.[11][12]

Club career

In March 2022, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[13] He made his professional debut on March 26, against Houston Dynamo 2.[14] 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.[15][16]

In July 2022, he was loaned to Atlético Ottawa of the Canadian Premier League.[17] After the season, Whitecaps 2 declined his club option for 2023.[18]

In 2023, he played with Windsor City FC in League1 Ontario.[19]

In 2024, Antoniuk signed with League1 Alberta club Calgary Foothills FC.[20] He finished as the league's top scorer in 2024 with ten goals. [21]

At the 2025 CPL–U Sports Draft, Antoniuk was selected in the second round (16th overall) by Cavalry FC.[21] In February 2025, he signed a short-term contract with the club for their CONCACAF Champions Cup matches.[22]

International career

In 2014, he represented Canada at the U12 Danone Nations Cup.[23]

In 2017, he was selected to join a training camp for the Canada U15 team.[2] In May 2017, he attended the Canada Soccer U15 Showcase.[24]

Career statistics

As of match played July 26, 2024[25]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Whitecaps FC 2 2022 MLS Next Pro 13 3 — — — 13 3
Atlético Ottawa (loan) 2022 Canadian Premier League 5 0 0 0 0 0 — 5 0
Windsor City FC 2023[26] League1 Ontario 20 13 — — — 20 13
Calgary Foothills FC 2024[27] League1 Alberta 10 10 1 1 — — 11 11
Career total 48 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 49 27

Honours

Atlético Ottawa

References

  1. ^ "Antoniuk – My goals are put in good performances and help this team". Atlético Ottawa. August 10, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Owen Antoniuk at the Canadian Soccer Association
  3. ^ Jacques, John (July 18, 2022). "Whitecaps Loan MLS NEXT Pro Prospect Antoniuk To Atletico Ottawa". Northern Tribune.
  4. ^ "Atlético Ottawa welcome 19-year-old Antoniuk on loan from VWFC". Atlético Ottawa. July 18, 2022.
  5. ^ "Owen Antoniuk Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  6. ^ Adams, J.J. (March 18, 2021). "Whitecaps' academy pipeline does more than make up numbers for first-team absentees". The Province.
  7. ^ McColl, Michael (March 16, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part One)". Away from the Numbers.
  8. ^ a b "Owen Antoniuk Calgary Dinos profile". Calgary Dinos.
  9. ^ "Dinos chop Huskies in Mifflin's debut". Calgary Dinos. August 24, 2024.
  10. ^ Stevenson, Jenna (September 22, 2024). "Antoniuk's hat trick sends Calgary past UFV". Calgary Dinos.
  11. ^ "Plenzik brothers, Antoniuk named First Team All-Stars". Calgary Dinos. October 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "Antoniuk named All-Canadian". Calgary Dinos. November 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "Five Whitecaps FC BMO Academy products signed to WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 14, 2022.
  14. ^ Fossey, Maxim (March 26, 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  15. ^ Fossey, Maxim (April 10, 2022). "WFC2 thrill Swangard crowd, earn point in home debut". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  16. ^ "Whitecaps FC 2 loan Owen Antoniuk to Atlético Ottawa". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. July 18, 2022.
  17. ^ Bain, Danielle (July 19, 2022). "Atlético Ottawa receives midfielder Owen Antoniuk on loan from Vancouver". CityNews.
  18. ^ Jacques, John (November 18, 2022). "Antoniuk, Lee Named Amongst Whitecaps FC 2 Releases". Northern Tribune.
  19. ^ "Owen Antoniuk 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  20. ^ Mahmoudi, Nelson (March 19, 2024). "Windsor City's Owen Antoniuk Joins Calgary Foothills". Northern Tribune.
  21. ^ a b "Cavalry FC Selects Harvey Hughes, Owen Antoniuk in 2025 CPL – U SPORTS Draft". Cavalry FC. December 5, 2024.
  22. ^ "Cavalry FC Adds Owen Antoniuk, Max Piepgrass on short-term contracts". Cavalry FC. February 5, 2025.
  23. ^ "Blizzard Soccer Players Gianmarco Plenzik & Owen Antoniuk headed to Brazil for the Danone Nations Cup this November!". Calgary Minor Soccer Association. June 23, 2014.
  24. ^ "Owen Antoniuk Selected to Canada Soccer U15 Showcase". Calgary Blizzard SC. May 17, 2017.
  25. ^ Owen Antoniuk at Soccerway
  26. ^ "Owen Antoniuk 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  27. ^ "Owen Antoniuk L1AB Stats". League1 Alberta.
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