Omar Valencia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2024: MLS NEXT Pro: Started 20 matches this season… recorded three assists.

2023: MLS NEXT Pro: Started 15 of 17 matches… earned first career MLS NEXT Pro assist in a 3-2 win over FC Cincinnati 2 on March 28… made MLS NEXT Pro debut on March 26 in a 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew 2.

2022: (C.D. Plaza Amador): Made eight appearances, starting two of eight matches.

YOUTH INTERNATIONAL / ACADEMY EXPERIENCE

Valencia most recently featured for Panama's U-23 friendly against Mexico on September 6 and 9. The defender previously appeared for Panama's U20’s during 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, where he made four appearances.

Valencia made his Panamanian National Team debut on June 11, 2022 in a friendly against Uruguay. Valencia was also featured in Panama’s 2024 Copa America team appearing as a sub in Panama’s match against Colombia.

ACQUIRED

The New York Red Bulls signed Omar Valencia on loan contract with option to buy from Liga Panamena de Futbol Clausura Club Plaza Amador for the 2022 USL Championship season on August 11, 2022. Red Bulls completed a permanent MLS NEXT Pro deal for Valencia on January 31, 2024.