Revolution Sign Ugandan Midfielder Allan Oyirwoth in New England

The New England Revolution have signed 17-year-old central midfielder Allan Oyirwoth, who has experience with the Uganda Senior National Team. His contract will start on his 18th birthday, Jan. 23, 2025, and will run through the 2028 MLS season, with a one-year option for 2029.

Oyirwoth was born in Pakwach, Uganda, and has recently become a part of the Uganda National Team. He earned two caps for the senior team, starting with his debut on Nov. 21, 2023, in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Somalia, where he provided one assist in a 67-minute appearance.

His second game came in a friendly against Kuwait on Jan. 19, 2024. Oyirwoth also had a strong performance with the Uganda U-20 Men’s National Team at the 13th African Games in 2023, where he scored against Senegal and played in a 2-1 win over Nigeria.

“Allan Oyirwoth is one of the top prospects out of Uganda and a very promising young midfielder,” Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said. “We are excited to get Allan into our high-potential training environment in New England and help him fulfill his potential.”

Oyirwoth is the second-youngest player on the Revolution’s first team roster as preseason began this week. Before joining MLS, he impressed in Uganda with Amus College School and other clubs.

In March 2023, he was named the Teso Zone MVP after being the top scorer in the zonal school competition. In May, he was the top scorer and earned MVP at the USSSA National Football Championship, a 64-school tournament.

“Allan is a talented young midfielder with a tremendous upside and I’m excited to help him reach his potential,” Head Coach Caleb Porter said.

“At only 17, Allan is gifted technically and has a frame and range athletically that profiles well for MLS. With time to develop in our training environment, I’m confident he can blossom into an impact midfielder for our first team.”

In July 2023, Oyirwoth was the top scorer at the International Schools Football (ISF) Championship in Morocco.

The following month, he led the Federation of East African Secondary Schools (FEASSSA) competition in goals. His successful 2023 continued in October when he won the MVP award at the Buganda Masaza Cup while playing for Club Gomba.

He also earned MVP honors at the National Football Champions when his Amus College team finished as runners-up. In 2022, Oyirwoth was part of the winning teams at the East African Football Championship and the Ateker Cup.

After turning 17, Oyirwoth’s performances in Uganda earned him a move to Leicester, England, in February 2024, where he spent six months at the Brooke House College and Academy, a respected development program with connections to several English Premier League clubs.