Arsenal Academy Product Daniel Oyetunde Signs with Fort Wayne FC for Inaugural USL League One Season

Feb 20, 2026 44 Views USL LEAGUE 1

Fort Wayne FC continues to build toward its historic first season in USL League One with the signing of forward Daniel Oyetunde, a 19-year-old product of Arsenal’s internationally renowned academy system.

The move, announced Friday, is pending league and federation approval.

Oyetunde arrives in Fort Wayne after developing in one of the world’s most respected youth systems. Arsenal’s academy has produced numerous professional standouts who have gone on to compete at the highest levels of the game in England and across Europe. The technical foundation, tactical discipline, and high-performance environment Oyetunde experienced in North London now set the stage for his transition into senior-level professional soccer in the United States.

“Daniel Oyetunde is an exciting young player who is ready to make his mark in senior-level professional soccer,” said Fort Wayne FC head coach Mike Avery. “At Arsenal, he was exposed to some of the best coaching and most talented players anywhere in the world, and now he has an opportunity to lean on that experience as he embarks on a new journey in America with Fort Wayne FC.”

A dynamic attacking presence, Oyetunde brings pace, technical quality, and a strong developmental upside to Fort Wayne’s front line. At just 19, he represents both immediate attacking potential and long-term value as the club establishes its identity in USL League One.

With 17 players now signed, Fort Wayne FC’s inaugural roster is rapidly taking shape. The club’s leadership has emphasized a blend of young international talent and emerging domestic players as they prepare to compete in the third tier of the American professional soccer pyramid.

Fort Wayne FC will open its home schedule May 2 at Fort Wayne FC Park against the Charlotte Independence — marking the beginning of a new era of professional soccer in the city.

Fans won’t want to miss the club’s historic first season as Fort Wayne FC takes the field in USL League One for the first time.