By Yanira Garcia,

PAPILLION, Neb. (January 31, 2020) – Union Omaha announced three new players for its 2020 inaugural season today, pending league and federation approval.

Panzani Ferrety Sousa

Joining from Las Vegas Lights FC. Sousa had 14 appearances in the USL Championship in the 2019 season. He was a 2019 USL Championship Fans' Choice Awards Best Celebration Award Finalist.

Position: Defender

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 155 lbs

Born: 12/25/1990

Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina Born

County of origin: Kinshasa, DR Congo.

Luke Hauswirth

Joining from FC Tucson. Hauswirth had 24 starts in USL League One in the 2019 season. He started 74 games at the University of Washington from 2013 to 2019.

Position: Defender Height

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 162 lbs

Born: 10/11/1995

Hometown: Woodbury, Minnesota

Country of origin: USA

Position: Defender Height



Elvir Ibisevic

Joining from BSG Chemie Lepzig. Ibisevic capped at the senior international level for Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2018. Played for the University of Nebraska Omaha men’s soccer team from 2016 to 2017 as leading goal scorer notching 13 goals in 36 appearances.

Position: Forward

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 180 lbs

Born: 02/10/1998

Hometown: Urbandale, Iowa

Country of origin: Vlasenica, Bonsia & Herzegovina

“These three signings will, again, show the diversity of the club. As we build our roster, we will continue to look for competitive, driven, and talented players. These three young men exemplify these qualities and will come into pre-season very motivated to succeed,” said, Head Coach Jay Mims. .