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| youthyears1 = 2006–2007
| youthyears1 = 2006–2007
| youthclubs1 = [[IMG Soccer Academy]]
| youthclubs1 = [[IMG Soccer Academy]]
| youthyears2 = 2009
| collegeyears1 = 2009
| youthclubs2 = [[UCLA Bruins]]
| college1 = [[UCLA Bruins men's soccer|UCLA Bruins]]
| years1 = 2010–2014
| years1 = 2010–2014
| clubs1 = [[Philadelphia Union]]
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| caps5 = 14
| goals5 = 0
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| years6 = 2016–2017
| clubs6 = → [[Portland Timbers 2]] (loan)
| clubs6 = → [[Portland Timbers 2]] (loan)
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| goals6 = 0
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2019–2021
| clubs7 = [[Austin Bold FC|Austin Bold]]
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| nationalyears1 = 2007
| nationalyears1 = 2007
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| pcupdate = October 25, 2017
| pcupdate = November 6, 2021
| ntupdate = March 27, 2012
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'''Amobi Chidubem Okugo''' (born March 13, 1991) is a former American [[Association football|soccer]] player who played as a [[midfielder]] and [[Defender (association football)|defender]].
'''Amobi Chidubem Okugo''' (born March 13, 1991) is a Nigerian-American former professional soccer player, athlete entrepreneur, strategist, and speaker. He is known for his work in athlete entrepreneurship, personal finance, career transition, sports business and marketing, and social impact. Okugo played as a midfielder and defender in Major League Soccer (MLS) and the USL Championship.


==Career==
==Career==


===College===
===College===
Okugo grew up in [[Sacramento, California]], attended [[Rio Americano High School]] and [[Jesuit High School (Sacramento)|Jesuit High School]], and played one year of [[college soccer]] at [[UCLA]] in 2009, where he was named the 2009 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year.
Okugo grew up in [[Sacramento, California]], attended [[Rio Americano High School]] and [[Jesuit High School (Sacramento)|Jesuit High School]]. He played one year of [[College soccer in the United States|college soccer]] at [[UCLA]] in 2009, where he was named the 2009 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and to the NCAA All-Freshman Team. He was a two-time Parade High School All-American and was ranked as the top high school prospect for the 2009 class by TopDrawer.


===Professional===
===Professional===
Okugo was drafted in the first round (6th overall) of the [[2010 MLS SuperDraft]] by [[Philadelphia Union]].<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2010/draft_tracker.jsp 2010 MLS SuperDraft] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100319020358/http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2010/draft_tracker.jsp |date=March 19, 2010 }}</ref> He made his professional debut on March 25, 2010, in the opening game of the 2010 MLS season against [[Seattle Sounders FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id%3D289675%26cc%3D5901%26league%3DUSA.1 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=March 26, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622071839/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=289675 |archivedate=June 22, 2011 }}</ref> After featuring in 26 league matches in his first two seasons with Philadelphia, Okugo became a regular starter for the Union during the 2012 season appearing in 27 matches. During the 2013 he continued to anchor the Union back line as he appeared in 32 matches and scored three goals. In June 2014 Okugo moved to his familiar role of defensive midfielder with the hiring of manager [[Jim Curtin]] and played there throughout the rest of the season.
Okugo was drafted in the first round (6th overall) of the [[2010 MLS SuperDraft]] by [[Philadelphia Union]].<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2010/draft_tracker.jsp 2010 MLS SuperDraft] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100319020358/http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/superdraft/2010/draft_tracker.jsp |date=March 19, 2010 }}</ref> He made his professional debut on March 25, 2010, in the opening game of the 2010 MLS season against [[Seattle Sounders FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id%3D289675%26cc%3D5901%26league%3DUSA.1 |title=Gamecast: Seattle Sounders FC v Philadelphia Union - Major League Soccer - ESPN Soccernet |access-date=March 26, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622071839/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=289675 |archive-date=June 22, 2011 }}</ref> Over the next two seasons, he became a regular starter for the Union, anchoring the backline and occasionally playing as a defensive midfielder.


In December 2014, Okugo was traded to [[Orlando City SC]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/12/08/orlando-city-sc-makes-major-moves-acquires-aurelien-collin-tally-hall-and-am|title=Orlando City SC makes major moves acquires Aurelien Collin Tally Hall and AM|publisher=}}</ref> for allocation money and the Union's second round pick in the [[2016 MLS SuperDraft]]. While with Orlando he featured mostly as a starter in his 15 matches with the club. On July 20, 2015, Okugo was traded to [[Sporting Kansas City]] in a swap deal which involved [[Servando Carrasco]] moving to [[Orlando City Soccer Club]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2015/07/20/orlando-city-trades-amobi-okugo-servando-carrasco|title=Orlando City Trades Amobi Okugo for Servando Carrasco|date=July 20, 2015|publisher=}}</ref>
In December 2014, Okugo was traded to [[Orlando City SC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/12/08/orlando-city-sc-makes-major-moves-acquires-aurelien-collin-tally-hall-and-am|title=Orlando City SC makes major moves acquires Aurelien Collin Tally Hall and AM}}</ref> He later had stints with [[Sporting Kansas City]], [[New York Red Bulls II]], and [[Portland Timbers]]. He signed with [[Austin Bold FC]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steimel |first1=Sean |date=February 10, 2018 |title=New signee Amobi Okugo joins Austin Bold FC for first scrimmage |url=https://www.statesman.com/sports/20190208/new-signee-amobi-okugo-joins-austin-bold-fc-for-first-scrimmage |access-date=February 22, 2018 |website=sacrepublicfc.com |publisher=www.statesmen.com]}}</ref> on February 11, 2019, where he was a regular started until his retirement in 2022.

On April 10, 2016, Major League Soccer loaned Okugo to the [[New York Red Bulls II]] of the United Soccer League. Because Okugo is still under contract with the league and unattached, they are able to loan him and his contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/post/2016/04/10/new-york-red-bulls-loan-two-players-nyrb-ii-nyrb-ii-complete-loan-amobi-okugo-0|title=New York Red Bulls Loan Two Players to NYRB II; NYRB II Complete Loan of Amobi Okugo|work=NewYorkRedBulls.com}}</ref> The same day he made his debut for the side starting in central defense in a 4-0 victory over [[Bethlehem Steel FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/635511?referrer_id=2333971|title=NYRB II Chemistry, Depth on Display against Steel|work=uslsoccer.com}}</ref>

After his quick stint with Red Bulls II, Okugo signed a permanent deal with the defending [[MLS Cup]] Champions, [[Portland Timbers]] on May 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/05/16/portland-timbers-sign-veteran-midfielder-defender-amobi-okugo|title=Portland Timbers sign veteran midfielder/defender Amobi Okugo|work=MLSSoccer.com}}</ref> Following the end of the 2017 season, Okugo's option was declined by the Timbers.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Doyle|first1=Matthew|title=Armchair Analyst: Roster build status for Portland Timbers|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/12/22/roster-build-por|website=mlssoccer.com|publisher=[[Major League Soccer]]|accessdate=February 21, 2018|date=January 24, 2018}}</ref> Okugo's next professional appearance came for [[National Premier Soccer League|NPSL]] side [[Sacramento Gold (2009–)|Sacramento Gold FC]] in a 2-1 loss to [[Sacramento Republic FC]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Steimel|first1=Sean|title=MATCH RECAP: SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC 2, SACRAMENTO GOLD FC 1|url=http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news_article/show/885603|website=sacrepublicfc.com|publisher=[[NBC Sports Group|SportsEngine]]|accessdate=February 22, 2018|date=February 10, 2018}}</ref>


===International===
===International===
Okugo has been a mainstay in U.S. youth national teams for many years. He played with the U-20s at the [[2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship|2009 CONCACAF Championships]] and with the U-18s at the 2009 Australian Youth Festival, where he scored two goals in three games. He was in residency with the U.S. U-17s and had six caps in 2007, and scored the only goal for the U.S. U-18 team at the 2008 Lisbon Tournament.
Okugo represented the United States at various youth levels, including the U-14 to U-23 teams. He participated in the [[2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship|2009 CONCACAF Championships]] with the [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|U-20's]] and the 2009 Australian Youth Festival with the U-18s. He was also part of the U-23 Olympic squad that competed in the 2012 Olympic qualifying campaign.

Okugo started and played the full 90 minutes in 2 games for the [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|U-20's]] at the Torneo De Las Americas in November 2010. He captained the team in their match vs. Colombia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=7136|title=OKUGO OPTIMISTIC ABOUT U-20 SQUAD|publisher=}}</ref> Okugo was also a late addition to the [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|U-20]] camp in January 2011.<ref>http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/2010/12/okugo-added-us-u-20-camp Okugo Added to US U-20 Camp</ref>

Okugo, along with Union teammate [[Zac MacMath]], was called up to the U-20 squad for the [[CONCACAF U-20 Championship]] in March and April 2011. [[Philadelphia Union]] were the only [[Major League Soccer]] team with two players represented.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-20-MNT/2011/03/Rongen-Finalizes-Roster-for-CONCACAF-U20-Championship.aspx |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-03-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320224604/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-20-MNT/2011/03/Rongen-Finalizes-Roster-for-CONCACAF-U20-Championship.aspx |archivedate=March 20, 2011 }} Rongen Finalizes Roster for CONCACAF Under-20 Championship</ref> In late 2011, Okugo was called into the first two USMNT U-23 Olympic camps. Okugo was called into the final camp before qualifying as the U-23's take on the Mexican U-23's.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-23-MNT/2012/02/Porter-Names-23-Players-to-U23-MNT-Training-Camp-in-Texas.aspx |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-02-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218194955/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-23-MNT/2012/02/Porter-Names-23-Players-to-U23-MNT-Training-Camp-in-Texas.aspx |archivedate=February 18, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==


{{updated|April 26, 2019}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soccerway.com/players/amobi-okugo/123622/ |title=USA - A. Okugo |access-date=2019-04-26}} A. OKUGO</ref>
{{updated|April 10, 2016}}


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==Personal==
==Personal==
Okugo was born to Nigerian parents and grew up admiring Nigerian international players like Jay-Jay Okocha, Sunday Oliseh, and John Obi Mikel. In addition to his soccer career, Okugo mentors young soccer players and runs a website called "[http://afrugalathlete.com Frugal Athlete] " which promotes financial literacy and prudent financial practices among athletes and the general public.
Okugo was born to Nigerian parents.<ref>http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/12/16/olympic-dream-well-within-reach-phillys-okugo</ref>

His favorite players growing up were Nigerian internationals Jay-Jay Okocha, Sunday Oliseh, and John Obi Mikel. In addition to playing professionally, Okugo once coached soccer to young soccer players in Philadelphia. Also, at age 13, Amobi played for what is largely considered the most dominant youth soccer team of all time, El Dorado Crew, where he won the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships in Spokane, Washington in a stunning 5-0 victory over Santa Cruz County Chivitias.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/champions_crowned_at_the_2004_us_youth_soccer_far_west_regional_championships/|title=Champions Crowned at the 2004 US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships {{!}} US Youth Soccer|website=US Youth Soccer|language=en|access-date=2017-06-25}}</ref> Amobi also runs a website called [http://afrugalathlete.com Frugal Athlete] where he and other professional athletes post blog articles and videos to help increase financial literacy and encourage prudent financial practices among their peers in professional sports as well as the general public at large. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership and Development with a minor in Business Administration, to be followed by graduate school.<ref>https://www.afrugalathlete.com/about/</ref>
Okugo earned a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and Development with a minor in Business Administration and a Master's in Legal Studies [Sports Law] from Arizona State University. In 2021, he was named to Forbes' "30 Under 30" list for his work with Frugal Athlete.

Currently, Okugo is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, building ventures across sports, business, health and wellness, hospitality, and media. He also founded The Ok U Go Foundation, which focuses on providing underserved youth with access to soccer development, financial literacy, and after-school programs.


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Latest revision as of 08:26, 24 November 2024

Amobi Okugo
Okugo during 2011 preseason training with the Union
Personal information
Full name Amobi Chidubem Okugo
Date of birth (1991-03-13) March 13, 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Hayward, California, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Defensive Midfielder
Youth career
2006–2007 IMG Soccer Academy
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009 UCLA Bruins
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2014 Philadelphia Union 117 (5)
2015 Orlando City SC 15 (0)
2015 Sporting Kansas City 3 (0)
2016 New York Red Bulls II 1 (0)
2016–2017 Portland Timbers 14 (0)
2016–2017 → Portland Timbers 2 (loan) 5 (0)
2019–2021 Austin Bold 74 (3)
International career‡
2007 United States U17 6 (0)
2008–2011 United States U20 15 (0)
2012 United States U23 4 (0)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Runner-up CONCACAF U-20 Championship 2009
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 6, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 27, 2012

Amobi Chidubem Okugo (born March 13, 1991) is a Nigerian-American former professional soccer player, athlete entrepreneur, strategist, and speaker. He is known for his work in athlete entrepreneurship, personal finance, career transition, sports business and marketing, and social impact. Okugo played as a midfielder and defender in Major League Soccer (MLS) and the USL Championship.

Career

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College

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Okugo grew up in Sacramento, California, attended Rio Americano High School and Jesuit High School. He played one year of college soccer at UCLA in 2009, where he was named the 2009 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and to the NCAA All-Freshman Team. He was a two-time Parade High School All-American and was ranked as the top high school prospect for the 2009 class by TopDrawer.

Professional

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Okugo was drafted in the first round (6th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Philadelphia Union.[1] He made his professional debut on March 25, 2010, in the opening game of the 2010 MLS season against Seattle Sounders FC.[2] Over the next two seasons, he became a regular starter for the Union, anchoring the backline and occasionally playing as a defensive midfielder.

In December 2014, Okugo was traded to Orlando City SC.[3] He later had stints with Sporting Kansas City, New York Red Bulls II, and Portland Timbers. He signed with Austin Bold FC[4] on February 11, 2019, where he was a regular started until his retirement in 2022.

International

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Okugo represented the United States at various youth levels, including the U-14 to U-23 teams. He participated in the 2009 CONCACAF Championships with the U-20's and the 2009 Australian Youth Festival with the U-18s. He was also part of the U-23 Olympic squad that competed in the 2012 Olympic qualifying campaign.

Career statistics

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As of April 26, 2019[5]
Club Season League MLS Cup/Playoffs US Open Cup CONCACAF Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Philadelphia Union 2010 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 0
2011 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0
2012 27 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 31 0
2013 32 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 34 3
2014 32 2 0 0 3 1 0 0 35 3
Total 117 5 0 0 10 1 0 0 127 6
Orlando City SC 2015 15 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 17 0
Total 15 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 17 0
Sporting Kansas City 2015 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
New York Red Bulls II 2016 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Portland Timbers 2016 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 7 0
2017 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Total 14 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 17 0
Portland Timbers 2 (loan) 2016 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2017 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Austin Bold 2019 32 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 32 2
2020 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0
2021 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 1
Total 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Career totals 162 5 0 0 13 1 2 0 177 6

Personal

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Okugo was born to Nigerian parents and grew up admiring Nigerian international players like Jay-Jay Okocha, Sunday Oliseh, and John Obi Mikel. In addition to his soccer career, Okugo mentors young soccer players and runs a website called "Frugal Athlete " which promotes financial literacy and prudent financial practices among athletes and the general public.

Okugo earned a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and Development with a minor in Business Administration and a Master's in Legal Studies [Sports Law] from Arizona State University. In 2021, he was named to Forbes' "30 Under 30" list for his work with Frugal Athlete.

Currently, Okugo is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, building ventures across sports, business, health and wellness, hospitality, and media. He also founded The Ok U Go Foundation, which focuses on providing underserved youth with access to soccer development, financial literacy, and after-school programs.

References

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  1. ^ 2010 MLS SuperDraft Archived March 19, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Gamecast: Seattle Sounders FC v Philadelphia Union - Major League Soccer - ESPN Soccernet". Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
  3. ^ "Orlando City SC makes major moves acquires Aurelien Collin Tally Hall and AM".
  4. ^ Steimel, Sean (February 10, 2018). "New signee Amobi Okugo joins Austin Bold FC for first scrimmage". sacrepublicfc.com. www.statesmen.com]. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  5. ^ "USA - A. Okugo". Retrieved April 26, 2019. A. OKUGO
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