Number 6 Role Soccer player Current team Real Salt Lake Name Boyd Okwuonu | 2009–2011 FC Dallas Weight 77 kg 2008–2009 IMG Academy Height 1.75 m | |
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Full name Boyd Obunikechukwu Okwuonu Date of birth (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993 (age 22) Place of birth Edmond, Oklahoma, United States Profiles | ||
Boyd okwuonu keeps movin up the prospect episode 1
Boyd Obunikechukwu Okwuonu (born February 24, 1993) is an American soccer player.
Contents
- Boyd okwuonu keeps movin up the prospect episode 1
- Boyd okwuonu hits the field running the prospect episode 2
- Youth College and Amateur
- Professional
- International
- References
Boyd okwuonu hits the field running the prospect episode 2
Youth, College and Amateur
Okwuonu was a member of both the U.S. Soccer Residency program and the FC Dallas Development Academy program before spending his entire college career at the University of North Carolina. He made a total of 89 appearances for the Tar Heels and was named to the All-ACC First Team three years in a row.
Okwuonu also played in the Premier Development League for Carolina Dynamo and Orlando City U-23.
Professional
On January 15, 2015, Okwuonu was selected in the second round (27th overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake. On March 20, he was sent on loan to USL affiliate club Real Monarchs SLC. He made his professional debut two days later in a goalless draw on the road against LA Galaxy II.
International
Okwuonu was a member of the U.S. under-17 national team at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He also represented the U.S. in the U18, U20, and U23 level.