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Player Details

Name

Kofi Sarkodie

Height

5' 9"

Weight

165 lbs

Date of Birth

3.22.1991 (33)

Birthplace

Dayton, OH USA

Position

Defender

San Jose Earthquakes acquire defender Kofi Sarkodie in trade with Houston

Kofi Sarkodie is on the move. The defender, with the Houston Dynamo since entering MLS in 2011, has been traded to the San Jose Earthquakes, both clubs announced on Friday. In exchange, Houston received targeted allocation money in the sign-and-trade deal. The 25-year-old has made 124 appearances across all competitions (98

RED CARD: Kofi Sarkodie picks up a second yellow

Red card. Second yellow card to Kofi Sarkodie (San Jose Earthquakes) for a bad foul.

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YELLOW CARD: Kofi Sarkodie slides in recklessly

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OFF THE LINE: Kofi Sarkodie header preserves SJ lead!

Career Summary

Out of contract following 2017 season.

PRONUNCIATION: KO-fee sar-KO-dee

Sarkodie is a dynamic outside defender who likes to attack but is solid defensively. Previously a regular member of US youth national teams, Sarkodie should provide depth at right back for the Quakes in 2017.

COLLEGE: Played three seasons at the University of Akron.

NOTES: Selected by Dynamo with No. 7 pick of 2011 MLS SuperDraft