Olsen will add depth to Republic FC’s roster after goalkeeper Rafael Diaz was ruled out for four-to-six weeks following an injury sustained at training recently.

A native of Las Vegas, Olsen joins Republic FC on loan after spending the first part of the 2018 season with fellow USL side Las Vegas Lights FC. The rookie goalkeeper originally joined the Nevadan club after being selected by Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids in the Third Round of the 2018 SuperDraft.

Prior to joining Lights FC, Olsen enjoyed a successful collegiate career at the University of San Diego, where he ranks second in program history in career games started in goal (70), third in career saves (203), three times earned All-West Coast Conference honors and was the league’s Freshman of the Year in 2014. His performances earned him a call-up to the U-20 U.S. Men’s National Team that played in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

Republic FC return to action on Saturday, August 4, against Fresno FC in what is the second of five #5YearsOfGlory Celebration matches. Kickoff at Papa Murphy’s Park is scheduled for 8 p.m. and tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com. The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV 58.3 and ESPN+.

Thomas Olsen

Age: 23

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 190

Born: February 14, 1995

Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada