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| birth_place = [[Federal Way, Washington]], United States
| birth_place = [[Federal Way, Washington]], United States
| height = {{convert|1.85|m|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1.85|m|abbr=on}}
| currentclub = [[Orange County SC]]
| currentclub =
| clubnumber = 19
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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| youthyears1 = 2008–2010
| youthyears1 = 2008–2010
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| caps11 = 11
| caps11 = 11
| goals11 = 3
| goals11 = 3
| years12 = 2021–
| years12 = 2021–2022
| clubs12 = [[Orange County SC]]
| clubs12 = [[Orange County SC]]
| caps12 = 49
| caps12 = 49
| goals12 = 6
| goals12 = 6
| years13 = 2023
| clubs13 = [[Monterey Bay FC|Monterey Bay]]
| caps13 = 21
| goals13 = 3
| nationalyears1 = 2010
| nationalyears1 = 2010
| nationalteam1 = [[United States men's national under-18 soccer team|United States U18]]
| nationalteam1 = [[United States men's national under-18 soccer team|United States U18]]
| nationalcaps1 = 6
| nationalcaps1 = 6
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = October 22, 2022
| club-update = October 22, 2023
| ntupdate = April 14, 2014
| ntupdate = April 14, 2014
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'''Sean Ugochukwu''' "'''Ugo'''" '''Okoli''' (born February 3, 1993) is an American professional [[association football|soccer]] player who currently plays for [[Orange County SC]] in the [[USL Championship]].
'''Sean Ugochukwu''' "'''Ugo'''" '''Okoli''' (born February 3, 1993) is an American professional [[association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]].


==Career==
==Career==
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In January 2015, the Sounders traded Okoli's rights to [[New England Revolution]] in order to trade up in the [[MLS SuperDraft]] and select Northwestern goal keeper [[Tyler Miller (soccer)|Tyler Miller]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2015/1/15/7551655/sounders-pick-27-40-in-2015-superdraft|title=Sounders pick Roldan, Miller, Fisher in '15 Draft|website=Sounder At Heart|date=January 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/01/19/new-england-revolution-sign-forward-sean-okoli-after-draft-day-trade-seattle|title=Latest &#124; MLSsoccer.com}}</ref>
In January 2015, the Sounders traded Okoli's rights to [[New England Revolution]] in order to trade up in the [[MLS SuperDraft]] and select Northwestern goal keeper [[Tyler Miller (soccer)|Tyler Miller]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2015/1/15/7551655/sounders-pick-27-40-in-2015-superdraft|title=Sounders pick Roldan, Miller, Fisher in '15 Draft|website=Sounder At Heart|date=January 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/01/19/new-england-revolution-sign-forward-sean-okoli-after-draft-day-trade-seattle|title=Latest &#124; MLSsoccer.com}}</ref>
[[File:Sean Okoli and Skylar Thomas (27727299926) (cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Sean Okoli with FC Cincinnati in 2016]]

After his release from New England, Okoli signed with [[United Soccer League]] side [[FC Cincinnati (2016–18)|FC Cincinnati]] for the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fccincinnati.com/fcc-add-two-new-players/ |title=FCC add two new players &#124; FC Cincinnati |accessdate=2016-02-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305164612/http://www.fccincinnati.com/fcc-add-two-new-players/ |archivedate=March 5, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Okoli led the USL in goals (16) for the 2016 season and was awarded the league's Golden Boot.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/702739?referrer_id=2424346|title=USL Golden Boot – Sean Okoli, FC Cincinnati|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> and Most Valuable Player award.<ref name="Shines in Limelight">{{cite web|last1=Corr|first1=Charlie|title=Okoli Shines in Limelight for FC Cincinnati|date=November 4, 2016|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/717443?referrer_id=2333971|publisher=USL|accessdate=5 November 2016}}</ref>
After his release from New England, Okoli signed with [[United Soccer League]] side [[FC Cincinnati (2016–18)|FC Cincinnati]] for the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fccincinnati.com/fcc-add-two-new-players/ |title=FCC add two new players &#124; FC Cincinnati |accessdate=2016-02-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305164612/http://www.fccincinnati.com/fcc-add-two-new-players/ |archivedate=March 5, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Okoli led the USL in goals (16) for the 2016 season and was awarded the league's Golden Boot.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/702739?referrer_id=2424346|title=USL Golden Boot – Sean Okoli, FC Cincinnati|access-date=2016-10-18}}</ref> and Most Valuable Player award.<ref name="Shines in Limelight">{{cite web|last1=Corr|first1=Charlie|title=Okoli Shines in Limelight for FC Cincinnati|date=November 4, 2016|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/717443?referrer_id=2333971|publisher=USL|accessdate=5 November 2016}}</ref>


After spending a season with FC Cincinnati, Okoli moved back to Major League Soccer, signing with [[New York City FC]] on December 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=NYCFC Sign USL MVP Sean Okoli|url=http://www.nycfc.com/post/2016/12/05/nycfc-sign-usl-mvp-sean-okoli|accessdate=December 5, 2016|work=New York City FC|date=December 5, 2016}}</ref> New York released Okoli at the end of the 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nycfc.com/post/2017/11/27/new-york-city-fc-announce-roster-options-2018|title=New York City FC Announce Roster Options for 2018 &#124; New York City FC}}</ref>
After spending a season with FC Cincinnati, Okoli moved back to Major League Soccer, signing with [[New York City FC]] on December 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=NYCFC Sign USL MVP Sean Okoli|url=http://www.nycfc.com/post/2016/12/05/nycfc-sign-usl-mvp-sean-okoli|accessdate=December 5, 2016|work=New York City FC|date=December 5, 2016}}</ref> New York released Okoli at the end of the 2017 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nycfc.com/news/new-york-city-fc-announce-roster-options-2018|title=New York City FC Announce Roster Options for 2018|first=New York City|last=FC|website=New York City FC}}</ref>


Okoli signed with [[FK Jerv]] from [[Norway]] in August 2018, but left the club again at the end of the year.<ref>[https://sportshjornet.com/overganger-i-obos-ligaen-vinter-2019/ Overganger i OBOS-ligaen vinter 2019], sportshjornet.com, 13 December 2018</ref>
Okoli signed with [[FK Jerv]] from [[Norway]] in August 2018, but left the club again at the end of the year.<ref>[https://sportshjornet.com/overganger-i-obos-ligaen-vinter-2019/ Overganger i OBOS-ligaen vinter 2019], sportshjornet.com, 13 December 2018</ref>


In July 2019, Okoli joined Austrian [[Austrian Regionalliga West]] side [[FC Pinzgau Saalfelden|Pinzgau Saalfelden]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meinbezirk.at/pinzgau/c-sport/fc-pinzgau-saalfelden-der-kader-und-die-ziele_a3532173|title=Fußball im Pinzgau: FC Pinzgau Saalfelden: Der Kader und die Ziele|website=meinbezirk.at}}</ref>
In July 2019, Okoli joined Austrian [[Austrian Regionalliga West]] side [[FC Pinzgau Saalfelden|Pinzgau Saalfelden]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.meinbezirk.at/pinzgau/c-sport/fc-pinzgau-saalfelden-der-kader-und-die-ziele_a3532173|title=Fußball im Pinzgau: FC Pinzgau Saalfelden: Der Kader und die Ziele|website=meinbezirk.at|date=July 27, 2019 }}</ref>


Okoli signed with [[Orange County SC]] on February 19, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1088401|title=GOLDEN RETURN: Orange County Signs 2016 MVP Okoli|publisher=USLChampionship.com Staff|date=February 19, 2020|accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref>
Okoli signed with [[Orange County SC]] on February 19, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1088401|title=GOLDEN RETURN: Orange County Signs 2016 MVP Okoli|publisher=USLChampionship.com Staff|date=February 19, 2020|accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref>


On February 24, 2021, Okoli joined USL Championship side [[Austin Bold FC|Austin Bold]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.austinboldfc.com/news_article/show/1148243-austin-bold-fc-boosts-attack-with-the-addition-of-sean-okoli-for-2021-season|title=AUSTIN BOLD FC BOOSTS ATTACK WITH THE ADDITION OF SEAN OKOLI FOR 2021 SEASON|first=Austin Bold FC|last=Communications|date=February 24, 2021|website=Austin Bold FC}}</ref>
On February 24, 2021, Okoli joined USL Championship side [[Austin Bold FC|Austin Bold]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.austinboldfc.com/news_article/show/1148243-austin-bold-fc-boosts-attack-with-the-addition-of-sean-okoli-for-2021-season|title=AUSTIN BOLD FC BOOSTS ATTACK WITH THE ADDITION OF SEAN OKOLI FOR 2021 SEASON|first=Austin Bold FC|last=Communications|date=February 24, 2021|website=Austin Bold FC}}</ref>

On April 20, 2023, Okoli joined USL Championship side [[Monterey Bay FC]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monterey Bay F.C. Signs Former Orange County SC Striker Sean "Ugo" Okoli |url=https://www.montereybayfc.com/news/2023/04/20/mbfc-signs-striker-ugo-okoli/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Monterey Bay Football Club {{!}} USL Championship |language=en-US}}</ref> He left Monterey Bay following their 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1292670-monterey-bay-f-c-announces-first-roster-moves-for-2024-season|title=Monterey Bay F.C. announces first roster moves for 2024 season|first=NICHOLAS MURRAY-|last=nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com|date=November 29, 2023|website=USL Championship}}</ref>


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==Personal life==
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Latest revision as of 08:26, 24 November 2024

Sean Okoli
Okoli playing for FC Cincinnati in 2016
Personal information
Full name Sean Ugochukwu Okoli
Date of birth (1993-02-03) February 3, 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Federal Way, Washington, United States
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2008–2010 Washington Premier FC
2010–2011 Seattle Sounders FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Wake Forest Demon Deacons 61 (24)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Seattle Sounders FC U-23 14 (6)
2014 Seattle Sounders FC 3 (0)
2014 → Orange County Blues (loan) 2 (0)
2015 New England Revolution 5 (0)
2016 FC Cincinnati 29 (16)
2017 New York City FC 16 (1)
2018 Landskrona BoIS 9 (1)
2018 Jerv 12 (1)
2019 Pinzgau Saalfelden 9 (3)
2020 Orange County SC 15 (7)
2021 Austin Bold 11 (3)
2021–2022 Orange County SC 49 (6)
2023 Monterey Bay 21 (3)
International career‡
2010 United States U18 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 22, 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 14, 2014

Sean Ugochukwu "Ugo" Okoli (born February 3, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward.

Career

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Early career

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Born in Federal Way, Washington, Okoli was a part of the Seattle Sounders FC Academy before attending college at Wake Forest University in 2011.[1] While playing for the Demon Deacons Okoli earned All-ACC honors in all three seasons he attended the college and scored 24 goals with 9 assists during his time there.[1] While playing at Wake Forest, Okoli also played in the USL PDL with the Seattle Sounders FC U-23 side in 2012 and 2013.[2] He was also one of the first Academy players to play for the Seattle Sounders reserve side in the MLS Reserve League in 2011.[2]

Professional

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In January 2014, Okoli, along with academy teammate Aaron Kovar, signed a professional contract with Seattle Sounders FC.[1] He made his debut for the Sounders on March 8 in the team's Major League Soccer opener against Sporting Kansas City at CenturyLink Field when he came on in the 86th minute for Lamar Neagle. He then contributed to the teams winning goal in the 93rd minute as they beat Sporting KC 1–0.[3]

In January 2015, the Sounders traded Okoli's rights to New England Revolution in order to trade up in the MLS SuperDraft and select Northwestern goal keeper Tyler Miller.[4][5]

Sean Okoli with FC Cincinnati in 2016

After his release from New England, Okoli signed with United Soccer League side FC Cincinnati for the 2016 season.[6] Okoli led the USL in goals (16) for the 2016 season and was awarded the league's Golden Boot.[7] and Most Valuable Player award.[8]

After spending a season with FC Cincinnati, Okoli moved back to Major League Soccer, signing with New York City FC on December 5, 2016.[9] New York released Okoli at the end of the 2017 season.[10]

Okoli signed with FK Jerv from Norway in August 2018, but left the club again at the end of the year.[11]

In July 2019, Okoli joined Austrian Austrian Regionalliga West side Pinzgau Saalfelden.[12]

Okoli signed with Orange County SC on February 19, 2020.[13]

On February 24, 2021, Okoli joined USL Championship side Austin Bold.[14]

On April 20, 2023, Okoli joined USL Championship side Monterey Bay FC.[15] He left Monterey Bay following their 2023 season.[16]

Personal life

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Okoli is of Nigerian descent.[17]

Career statistics

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As of 8 October 2017[18]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Seattle Sounders FC U-23 2012 Premier Development League 10 4 — — — 10 4
2013 4 2 — — — 4 2
U-23 Total 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 6
Seattle Sounders FC 2014 Major League Soccer 3 0 — 1 1 0 0 4 1
New England Revolution 2015 Major League Soccer 5 0 — — — 5 0
FC Cincinnati 2016 USL 29 16 1 0 1 0 — 31 16
New York City FC 2017 Major League Soccer 16 1 0 0 1 0 — 17 1
Career total 67 23 0 0 2 1 0 0 71 24

Honors

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Individual

  • USL League MVP: 2016
  • USL All-League Team: 2016

References

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  1. ^ a b c Mayers, Josh. "Sounders sign homegrown players Aaron Kovar and Sean Okoli". Seattle Times. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Sounders FC Signs Aaron Kovar and Sean Okoli". Seattle Sounders FC. March 8, 2014.
  3. ^ "Seattle Sounders 1-0 Sporting Kansas City (March 8, 2014)". Major League Soccer. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
  4. ^ "Sounders pick Roldan, Miller, Fisher in '15 Draft". Sounder At Heart. January 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "Latest | MLSsoccer.com".
  6. ^ "FCC add two new players | FC Cincinnati". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  7. ^ "USL Golden Boot – Sean Okoli, FC Cincinnati". Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  8. ^ Corr, Charlie (November 4, 2016). "Okoli Shines in Limelight for FC Cincinnati". USL. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  9. ^ "NYCFC Sign USL MVP Sean Okoli". New York City FC. December 5, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  10. ^ FC, New York City. "New York City FC Announce Roster Options for 2018". New York City FC.
  11. ^ Overganger i OBOS-ligaen vinter 2019, sportshjornet.com, 13 December 2018
  12. ^ "Fußball im Pinzgau: FC Pinzgau Saalfelden: Der Kader und die Ziele". meinbezirk.at. July 27, 2019.
  13. ^ "GOLDEN RETURN: Orange County Signs 2016 MVP Okoli". USLChampionship.com Staff. February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  14. ^ Communications, Austin Bold FC (February 24, 2021). "AUSTIN BOLD FC BOOSTS ATTACK WITH THE ADDITION OF SEAN OKOLI FOR 2021 SEASON". Austin Bold FC.
  15. ^ "Monterey Bay F.C. Signs Former Orange County SC Striker Sean "Ugo" Okoli". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  16. ^ nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, NICHOLAS MURRAY- (November 29, 2023). "Monterey Bay F.C. announces first roster moves for 2024 season". USL Championship.
  17. ^ "New England sign Nigerian Sean Okoli - Nigeria". African Football.
  18. ^ Sean Okoli at Soccerway
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