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Player Details

Name

Sean Okoli

Height

6' 1"

Weight

183 lbs

Date of Birth

2.3.1993 (31)

Birthplace

Federal Way, WA USA

Position

Forward

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

NYCFC sign USL MVP Sean Okoli as first offseason acquisition

A Golden Boot and MVP season in the United Soccer League has earned Sean Okoli a return to MLS, with New York City FC making the 23-year-old striker and former US youth international their first signing of the winter transfer window. Okoli scored 16 goals in 29 matches for FC Cincinnati

New York Red Bulls II's Allen, Wolyniec, Long among 2016 USL award winners

New England Revolution's Zach Herivaux, Sean Okoli, Donnie Smith to train at Sporting Clube de Portugal

Watch MLS in 15 from OC vs. LA Force | April 5, 2022

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GOAL: Sean Okoli puts it away for Orange County SC

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New York City FC 2-1 New England Revolution | 4-Minute Highlights

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GOAL: Sean Okoli steals a turnover and buries his shot

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CHANCE: Sean Okoli drills a long shot to test Joe Bendik

Career Summary

Option declined following 2017 season.

Okoli returns to MLS with New York City FC after spending one season in USL with FC Cincinnati, where excelled. The pacey forward was named the 2016 USL MVP after scoring 16 goals in 29 games. He was originally with the Sounders after signing a Homegrown Player contract prior to the 2014 season.

OUTSIDE MLS: Spent one season with FC Cincinnati, scoring 16 goals in 29 games, leading his team to a third-place finish.

INTERNATIONAL: Has played with multiple US youth national teams … Traveled with the U-18 squad to Portugal, Argentina and Israel and was included in the U-20 player pool in 2011.

COLLEGE: Played at Wake Forest from 2011-13.