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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ike_OparaIke Opara - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Date of birth: February 21, 1989 (age 34)
   • Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

   • Full name: Ikenna Martin Opara
   • Place of birth: Durham, North Carolina, United States

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3. www.mlssoccer.com › players › ike-oparaIke Opara | MLSsoccer.com

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   Ike Opara. Height. 6' 2" Weight. 181 lbs. Date of Birth. 2.21.1989 (35) Birthplace. Durham, NC USA. Position. Defender. Position Detail. Central Defender. Preferred Side. Centre. Roster...

4. www.twincities.com › 2021/08/05 › minnesota-unitedMinnesota United buys out Ike Opara’s contract – Twin Cities

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   Aug 5, 2021 · Minnesota United has reached a contract buyout with center back Ike Opara. The Loons did not agree to a buyout with Opara, the 2019 MLS defender of the year, at the roster deadline before the...

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6. www.sportingkc.com › players › ike-oparaIke Opara | Sporting Kansas City

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   Opara recorded 30 starts and 2,700 minutes played, contributed to 11 shutouts and helped Sporting KC reach the MLS Cup Playoffs for the seventh straight year. He followed up with another strong campaign in 2018, logging a career-high 31 regular-season starts with three goals and two assists.

7. www.mlssoccer.com › news › minnesota-united-exerciseMinnesota United exercise buyout on Ike Opara - MLSsoccer.com

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   Aug 5, 2021 · The Loons have exercised their one offseason buyout on defender Ike Opara, who has not played for them since March 2020 due to health concerns. His contract will remain active until December 2021. Opara was selected as Defender of the Year in 2019 and won the award in 2020.

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   Mar 2, 2024 · 217. 6.2K views 4 years ago. Major League Soccer has named defender Ike Opara the 2019 MLS Defender of the Year. The centerback becomes the fourth player in MLS history to win Defender of the...

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   Who is Joe Opara from Sporting Kansas City?

   • Prior to joining Sporting Kansas City, the defender began his professional career with the San Jose Earthquakes when he was drafted 3rd overall in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft as a Generation adidas signing. During his three seasons with the Quakes, Opara played in 35 games, notching 2,162 minutes with five assists and three goals.

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   How many games did Opara play for Kansas City?

   • The defender joined Kansas City in 2013. 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 awarded the 2017 Defender of the Year.

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   How many starts did Opara make in the 2017 season?

   • During the 2017 season, Opara was named to MLS Best XI, and was awarded the 2017 Defender of the Year. He made 30 starts while anchoring a defense that conceded just 29 goals during the 2017 regular season, eight fewer than any other team.

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   When did Opara play for the United States?

   • INTERNATIONAL: Opara represented the United States at the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup and at the U-3 level during the 2012 CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. He then made his senior international debut in January 2018, anchoring the U.S. backline in a shutout effort against Bosnia and Herzegovina.s.

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    Ike Opara. Ikenna Martin Opara. Position: DF (CB, right) Footed: Right. 188cm , 82kg (6-2, 181lb) Born: February 21, 1989 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. National Team: United States. Draft: San Jose Earthquakes, 1st round (3rd overall), 2010 MLS Draft (from Wake Forest) 2013 Major League Soccer Champion.