Kofi Opare
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kofi Opare | ||
| Date of birth | October 12, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Los Angeles Galaxy | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2008 | St. Catharines' Concord Gunners | ||
| 2009–2012 | Michigan Wolverines | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2010–2012 | Michigan Bucks | 6 | (0) |
| 2012 | Detroit City FC | 4 | (0) |
| 2013– | Los Angeles Galaxy | 6 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| United States U20 | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 5, 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Kofi Opare (born October 12, 1990) is a Canadian-American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.
Career
College and Amateur
After spending his youth career with St. Catharine's Concord Gunners, Opare committed to the University of Michigan on March 4, 2009, where he would spend all four years of his college career.[1] In his freshman year with the Wolverines, Opare made 14 appearances and scored his first collegiate goal on September 11 in a 3-0 victory over Wright State.[2] He also went on to be named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team.[3] In 2010, he made 25 appearances and help lead Michigan to the College Cup semi-final where they would fall 2-1 to the eventual champion Akron Zips.[4] In 2011, Opare started all 20 games for the Wolverines and finished the year with two goals and one assist and was also named All-Big Ten Second Team.[5] In his final season with Michigan, Opare made 17 appearances and finished the year with three goals.
During his time in College, Opare also played for Michigan Bucks in the USL Premier Development League[6][7][8] and for Detroit City FC in the National Premier Soccer League.[9]
Professional
On January 17, 2013, Opare was selected in the second round (24th overall) of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles Galaxy.[10] He signed his first professional contract with the club on March 11.[11] On August 20, Opare made his professional debut for the club in a 2-0 victory over Costa Rican side Cartaginés in the CONCACAF Champions League.[12]
International
Opare is eligible for both the United States and Canada. He has appeared for the U.S. under-20 national team.
See also
- List of current MLS players
References
- ↑ "Wolverines Add Nine Student-Athletes to 2009 Roster". MGoBlue. University of Michigan. March 4, 2009. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Second-Half Barrage Gives Michigan Home Win Over Wright State". MGoBlue. University of Michigan. September 11, 2009. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Wolverines Land Five on All-Big Ten Teams". MGoBlue. University of Michigan. November 12, 2009. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Wolverines Fall One Game Short of NCAA Title Shot, Lose to No. 2 Akron". MGoBlue. University of Michigan. December 10, 2010. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Alashe, Opare on All-Big Ten Second Team, Arnone Voted All-Freshman". MGoBlue. University of Michigan. November 10, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "2010 Michigan Bucks stats". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "2011 Michigan Bucks stats". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "2012 Michigan Bucks stats". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "2012 Detroit City FC stats". National Premier Soccer League. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Opare Selected by LA Galaxy with 24th Pick in MLS SuperDraft". MGoBlue. University of Michigan. January 17, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "LA Galaxy sign defender Kofi Opare". Los Angeles Galaxy. LA Galaxy Communications. March 11, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ↑ "LA Galaxy 2, CS Cartagines 0 | CONCACAF Champions League Match Recap". MLSsoccer.com. Major League Soccer. August 20, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
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