VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Monday that the club has signed centre back Mark O’Neill to a Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) contract in MLS NEXT Pro. O'Neill is signed through 2025, with an option for 2026.
Mark O'Neill
- Captain at the University of Creighton for his final three seasons
- 77 starts in 83 appearances, including 10 goals and 4 assists for the Bluejays
- 2024 All-BIG EAST Second Team and 2023 All-BIG EAST Third Team
- Played in USL League Two with Vermont Green
O'Neill, 22, played five seasons at the University of Creighton, captaining the Bluejays during his final three seasons. In total, the midfielder started 77 of his 83 appearances for the Bluejays, scoring 10 goals and recording 4 assists.
During his senior season, O’Neill was selected to the 2024 All-BIG EAST Second Team, following an All-BIG EAST Third Team selection in 2023.
In-between his collegiate seasons, O’Neill spent time playing for Vermont Green in USL League Two. In his youth, the native of Louisville, Colorado played for Real Colorado.
O’Neill has five siblings, including experienced MLS defender Shane O’Neill.
For more information on WFC2, stay tuned to whitecapsfc.com.
Mark O'Neill
Position: Centre back
Height: 6-01
Weight: 185 pounds
Date of Birth: March 8, 2002 in Boulder, Colorado
Hometown: Louisville, Colorado
Citizenship: United States
Status: Domestic
University: University of Creighton (2020-24)
Former Club: Vermont Green (USL League Two)
Youth Club: Real Colorado
