PAPILLION, Neb. -- A highly touted goalkeeper appears to be headed to Nebraska's largest city.

On Friday, Union Omaha announced the signing of goalkeeper Christian Eduardo Olivares for the 2022 season, pending league and federation approval. Olivares adds another pair of hands for the Owls in goal for the end of the season and is reunited with former Salt Lake Community College teammate Ryen Jiba.

In his time with the Bruins, Olivares recorded 53 saves and 13 clean sheets in 18 games en route to the team’s first National Junior College Athletic Association Championship in 2021. The young goalkeeper has also spent time with both the Real Salt Lake Academy team and former USL Championship member Real Monarchs, winning the title in 2019.

“Christian is a talented young goalkeeper who comes from some great environments with Salt Lake City CC and Real Salt Lake Academy,” Union Omaha Head Coach Jay Mims said. “He will add immediate depth in that position for us and will be able to learn and grow with our current experienced players in a competitive professional environment.”

“I’m super excited to be part of this group and help in any way to win a championship,” Olivares said.