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Ikenna Martin "Ike" Opara (/ oʊ ˈ p ɑːr ə /;born February 21, 1989) is an American former professional soccer player who is currently an assistant coach for Sporting Kansas City II in MLS Next Pro.
Jun 13, 2024 · Opara went on to win his second MLS defender of the year award that season, helping lead the Loons first to respectability, then the U.S. Open Cup final and their first MLS Cup Playoffs...
Throughout his six seasons with Kansas City, Opara started 100 games, logging 9,098 minutes, with five assists and 12 goals. During the 2017 season, Opara was named to MLS Best XI, and was...
Apr 14, 2017 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two years after seriously contemplating retirement from professional soccer, Ike Opara is back to the form that had people talking about MLS All-Star bids and a possible call-up to the US national team.
Feb 29, 2024 · “Growing up… I always kinda remember being one of the few Black people who played the game of soccer. I knew there was something a bit strange with that.” Soccer was always going to find Ike Opara. As a first-generation American born to Nigerian parents, his father encouraged him to pick up Africa
Aug 5, 2021 · Minnesota United have used their one offseason buyout on defender Ike Opara, the club announced Thursday. While Opara will no longer occupy a spot on the Loons' roster, his contract will remain...
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After three years with the club, Sporting Kansas City acquired the defender ahead of the 2013 MLS season. Opara represented the United States at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and at the U-23 level during the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
