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On January 13, 2011, Sarkodie was drafted in the first round (seventh overall) by the [[Houston Dynamo]] in the [[2011 MLS SuperDraft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/akron-sets-new-record-superdraft-success|title=Akron sets new record for SuperDraft success|date=13 January 2011 |
On January 13, 2011, Sarkodie was drafted in the first round (seventh overall) by the [[Houston Dynamo]] in the [[2011 MLS SuperDraft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/akron-sets-new-record-superdraft-success|title=Akron sets new record for SuperDraft success|date=13 January 2011}}</ref> He made his professional debut on March 25, 2011 in a game against [[Seattle Sounders FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter-recap/sounders-dominate-hall-dynamo-hold-tie|title=Sounders dominate but Hall, Dynamo hold on for tie}}</ref> He scored his first professional goal against [[D.C. United]] in the [[2012 MLS Cup Playoffs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2012/11/11/goal-sarkodie-stretches-lead|title=GOAL: Sarkodie stretches the lead|website=MLSsoccer.com}}</ref> On April 1, 2016, it was announced that Sarkodie would be traded to the [[San Jose Earthquakes]], reuniting him with former Dynamo coach [[Dominic Kinnear]].<ref>{{cite web|title=San Jose Earthquakes acquire defender Kofi Sarkodie in trade with Houston|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/04/01/san-jose-earthquakes-acquire-defender-kofi-sarkodie-trade-houston|publisher=mlssoccer.com|access-date=8 May 2016}}</ref> Sarkodie was released by San Jose on November 27, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=NEWS: Earthquakes Announce Roster Moves Ahead of 2018 MLS Season|url=https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2017/11/27/news-earthquakes-announce-roster-moves-ahead-2018-mls-season|publisher=San Jose Earthquakes|date=27 Nov 2017|access-date=1 March 2018}}</ref> |
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On July 13, 2018, Sarkodie signed with Swedish [[Allsvenskan]] club [[Trelleborgs FF]].<ref>http://www.trelleborgsff.se/nyheter/post/2542</ref> He left the club again at the end of 2018.<ref>[http://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/101297 Officiellt: Fem spelare lämnar Trelleborgs FF], fotbolltransfers.com, 3 December 2018</ref> |
On July 13, 2018, Sarkodie signed with Swedish [[Allsvenskan]] club [[Trelleborgs FF]].<ref>http://www.trelleborgsff.se/nyheter/post/2542</ref> He left the club again at the end of 2018.<ref>[http://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/101297 Officiellt: Fem spelare lämnar Trelleborgs FF], fotbolltransfers.com, 3 December 2018</ref> |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Kofi Kwarteng Frempong Sarkodie | ||
| Date of birth | March 22, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Dayton, Ohio, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2008 | IMG Soccer Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Akron Zips | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Michigan Bucks | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2015 | Houston Dynamo | 98 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | San Jose Earthquakes | 32 | (0) |
| 2018 | Trelleborgs FF | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2006–2008 | United States U17 | 17 | (3) |
| 2008–2009 | United States U18 | 9 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | United States U20 | 3 | (0) |
| 2012 | United States U23 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 July 2018 (UTC) | |||
Kofi Kwarteng Frempong Sarkodie (born March 22, 1991) is an American soccer player who most recently played for Trelleborgs FF in Allsvenskan.
Career
Youth, College and Amateur
After graduating from the IMG Soccer Academy in 2008, Sarkodie attended the University of Akron. Sarkodie started in all 23 games as a freshman and scored in his very first game against Notre Dame, he was awarded Soccer America All-Freshman first team honoree and First Team All-MAC. During his sophomore year, he won First Team CoSIDA Academic All-America, MAC Academic Team. He was also awarded First Team All-MAC for the second year in a row. Sarkodie had a breakout year in 2010. On October 19, 2010, he recorded his first career hat trick against the University of Michigan. He finished with eight goals and six assists on the way to a College Cup championship for the Akron Zips. Sarkodie was awarded ESPN Academic All-America of the Year, NSCAA All-America First Team, Soccer America Player of the Year, Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Season First Team, College Soccer News All-America First Team, College Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player, College Cup All-Tournament Team, and his third straight First Team All-MAC.
While in college, Sarkodie was also a member of the Michigan Bucks of the USL Premier Development League but he never made an appearance for the club.
Professional
On January 13, 2011, Sarkodie was drafted in the first round (seventh overall) by the Houston Dynamo in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.[1] He made his professional debut on March 25, 2011 in a game against Seattle Sounders FC.[2] He scored his first professional goal against D.C. United in the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs.[3] On April 1, 2016, it was announced that Sarkodie would be traded to the San Jose Earthquakes, reuniting him with former Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear.[4] Sarkodie was released by San Jose on November 27, 2017.[5]
On July 13, 2018, Sarkodie signed with Swedish Allsvenskan club Trelleborgs FF.[6] He left the club again at the end of 2018.[7]
International
Sarkodie was a member of the U.S. U-17 in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He also played for the U-20 national team.
Honors
University of Akron
Personal life
Kofi is brother to fellow soccer players Kwame Sarkodie and Ofori Sarkodie.[8]
References
- ^ "Akron sets new record for SuperDraft success". 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Sounders dominate but Hall, Dynamo hold on for tie".
- ^ "GOAL: Sarkodie stretches the lead". MLSsoccer.com.
- ^ "San Jose Earthquakes acquire defender Kofi Sarkodie in trade with Houston". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ "NEWS: Earthquakes Announce Roster Moves Ahead of 2018 MLS Season". San Jose Earthquakes. 27 Nov 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ http://www.trelleborgsff.se/nyheter/post/2542
- ^ Officiellt: Fem spelare lämnar Trelleborgs FF, fotbolltransfers.com, 3 December 2018
- ^ "Sarkodie brothers are soccer royalty". ESPN.com. September 18, 2009.
External links
- 1991 births
- Living people
- American soccer players
- Akron Zips men's soccer players
- Flint City Bucks players
- Houston Dynamo FC players
- San Jose Earthquakes players
- Trelleborgs FF players
- African-American soccer players
- American people of Ghanaian descent
- NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament Most Outstanding Player winners
- Soccer players from Ohio
- Houston Dynamo FC draft picks
- Major League Soccer players
- Allsvenskan players
- People from Huber Heights, Ohio
- United States men's youth international soccer players
- United States men's under-20 international soccer players
- United States men's under-23 international soccer players
- All-American men's college soccer players
- Association football defenders