The Colorado Rapids sold homegrown talent Shane O’Neill on August 1st to Apollon Limassol of Cyprus.
At the end of August he officially joined Jupiler Pro League side Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz based in Belgium.
The United States Under-23 international, currently in Manchester to prepare for Thursday’s friendly against England in nearby Preston, quickly jetted into Belgium on Sunday to sign a two-year contract. O’Neill did not make an appearance for Cypriot bronze medalists Limassol.

The 21-year-old defender/midfielder born in Ireland and raised in Boulder, Colorado, has played for the U.S. under-20s and -23s, made 25 starts in 2013 and 21 last year.

O’Neill remains a crucial part of the US Under-23 team, currently looking to qualify for next summer’s Olympics. He will train with the team in Manchester, England, from Aug. 30-Sept. 8 and will feature friendlies against England on Sept. 3 at Deepdale Stadium in Preston, and Qatar on Sept. 8 at Gigg Lane in Bury.