Dominic Oduro
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Dominic Oduro | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | Dominic Oduro | |
Date of birth | August 13, 1985 | |
Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |
Playing position | striker | |
Club information | ||
Current club | FC Dallas | |
Number | 25 | |
Youth clubs | ||
?-2000 2001-03 2004-05 |
Prempeh College University of Ghana VCU |
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Senior clubs1 | ||
Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
2005 2006- |
Richmond Kickers Future FC Dallas |
13 (16) 53 (8) |
National team2 | ||
2007 | Ghana U23 | |
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
Dominic Oduro (born August 13, 1985 in Accra, Ghana) is a soccer stiker for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer.
Oduro started his playing career for the University of Ghana in 2004, he transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University. For VCU, he appeared in 41 matches, scoring 18 goals and earning five assists and was honored with the 2004 Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year award and a Third Team All-American spot. Oduro helped the Rams reach the quarterfinals of the 2004 NCAA Tournament, VCU's highest ever appearance. He also played for Richmond Kickers Future in the USL Premier Development League in 2005, scoring 16 goals in 13 games.
Oduro was selected in the second round (22nd overall) of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas. He made his first team debut on June 28, 2006, as a substitute for Kenny Cooper and scored his first MLS goal on July 8, 2006 against Red Bull New York. Oduro has impressed fans and coaches with his blazing speed and effort.
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