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Austin Bold FC Signs MLS Veteran Kofi Sarkodie for 2021 USL Championship Season

February 27, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Austin Bold FC News Release


AUSTIN, TX Austin Bold FC announced today the addition of MLS veteran defender Kofi Sarkodie for the 2021 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, contract terms will not be released.

"I met Kofi at the US National Team residency program and followed his amazing career in MLS and in Sweden. He's a very experienced fullback and fierce competitor that has shown incredible leadership qualities over the years," said Austin Bold FC Head Coach Marcelo Serrano. "Kofi is at a stage in his career where he needs people and a club that will show him love and care, so he can bounce back once again."

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Sarkodie, 29, attended IMG Soccer Academy before beginning his collegiate career with the University of Akron. The defender stood out for the Zips, helping the club to an NCCA Men's Championship in 2010 while receiving the tournament's Defensive Most Outstanding Player honors.

Sarkodie was selected seventh overall by Houston Dynamo in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft and spent five seasons with the club. In over 120 appearances with Houston, the defender reached two MLS Cup finals and was named the 2013 Houston Dynamo Defender of the Year by the club. Sarkodie joined San Jose Earthquakes for two seasons before heading abroad with Swedish club Trelleborgs FF in 2018.

"I chose to come to The Bold because of Rick Abbott (Austin Bold FC General Manager) and Coach Marcelo Serrano, and all the supporting staff. They've treated me with care and respect. In my experience, great management and great teams are strengthened by great leaders," said Sarkodie. "Hopefully, I can give my experience and joy back to the community both on and off the pitch. I'm excited to be back in Texas. I love the energy, the fans, and the people of Austin."

Austin Bold FC 2021 Roster as of Saturday, February 27, 2021:

DEFENDERS (5): Fabien Garcia, Jermaine Taylor, Jorge Troncoso, Kofi Sarkodie, Josue Soto

MIDFIELDERS (3): Xavier Baez, Ates Diouf, Omar Ciss

FORWARDS (5): Roberto Avila, Omar Gordon, J.J. Johnson, Sean Okoli, Stefano Pinho

The 2021 USL Championship season will begin on or about May 1, with the teams split into four divisions, and will contain a 32-game slate running across 27 weeks through the end of October with playoffs scheduled for November. Visit www.AustinBoldFC.com for future information on tickets and matches.

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