Brooklyn, N.Y. (November 13, 2026) — Brooklyn FC midfielder CJ Olney Jr. has been nominated for the 2026 USL Championship Young Player the Year award after a standout campaign.
Olney, on loan from Philadelphia Union, made a massive impact on Brooklyn’s inaugural season in the USL Championship. He led the team in numerous statistics, most notably in goal contributions and assists. He had four goals and nine assists in 30 matches this season, as well as chances created with 47. Olney was also the only Brooklyn player to appear in all 30 Championship matches this season and played the most minutes of any outfield Brooklyn player. His nine assists set the league record for assists made by a teenager in a single season.
Olney was voted Midseason Young Player of the Year back in June by fans. The Young Player of the Year award is decided by USL coaches and sporting staff, as well as a media panel.
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