2025/26 Season Tryouts:

Blake Oberholzer

MLS Next Pro Player

Signed with MLS Next Pro team in 2023

Blake Oberholzer

Player Profile

Position — Winger
Birth Year — 2005
Hometown — Provo, UT
Academy — 2020-2023

The individual development plan at Utah Red Wolves helped me identify and improve specific areas of my game. The coaches created an environment where I could express myself while learning the professional habits needed at the next level.

— Blake Oberholzer

Blake Oberholzer joined Utah Red Wolves Academy at age 14 and quickly established himself as a standout talent. His exceptional speed and technical ability on the wing caught the attention of scouts from multiple MLS clubs.

After three years of development in our academy system, Blake signed a professional contract with an MLS Next Pro team, where he continues to develop toward a first-team opportunity.

Blake's journey demonstrates the academy's ability to identify and develop elite talent, providing pathways to the highest levels of professional soccer in the United States.

Career Highlights

Led team in assists during debut professional season

Scored in professional debut

Trained with MLS first team during preseason

Featured in MLS Next Pro Team of the Week five times

Development Timeline

2020

Joined Utah Red Wolves Academy U15 team

2021

Selected for elite showcase tournament

2022

Trained with MLS academy

2022

Invited to MLS club identification camp

2023

Signed MLS Next Pro contract

2023

Professional debut

2024

Named to MLS Next Pro Best XI

Career Path

Academy
MLS Next Pro
MLS Prospect

Achievements

Blake Oberholzer progressed through our structured development pathway, receiving personalized training and guidance from our expert coaching staff.

Named to MLS Next Pro Best XI in his debut season

Our Development Approach

Professional Stats

Appearances22
Goals8
Assists6
Minutes Played1840

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