STLFC Signs Edward Opoku on Loan
Published on April 27, 2018 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Saint Louis FC News Release
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Saint Louis FC announced the loan signing of midfielder Edward Opoku from Columbus Crew SC, pending USL and U.S. Soccer Federation approval.
Opoku was named the No. 5 junior class prospect in the Premier Development League last fall before signing a Generation adidas contract with Major League Soccer prior to the 2018 MLS SuperDraft. Opoku spent two seasons with AC Connecticut in the PDL before being selected by Columbus Crew SC with the 32nd overall pick in the SuperDraft.
A native of Konongo Odumasi, Ghana before moving to Millbrook, N.Y. as part of the Right to Dream Academy when he was 10 years old, Opoku competed for the University of Virginia for three seasons where he made 53 appearances and recorded 16 goals and nine assists. Opoku was named to the All-ACC Second Team in 2016 and 2017.
Prior to playing for the Cavaliers, Opoku attended the prestigious Millbrook School where he scored 85 goals during his prep career.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from April 27, 2018
- Penn FC Heads to North Carolina FC - Penn FC
- Match Preview: Atlanta United 2 at Pittsburgh Riverhounds - Atlanta United 2
- Independence Transfer Dykstra, Likewise Via Rapids - Charlotte Independence
- Switchbacks FC Add Sam Hamilton on Loan from Colorado Rapids - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
- Match Preview | Ottawa Fury FC v FC Cincinnati - Ottawa Fury FC
- Bye Week Gives Smith a Chance to Reflect on Season Opening Stretch - Nashville SC
- Roughnecks to Face First-Place Sacramento Saturday Night in Calfornia - FC Tulsa
- Indy Eleven Travels To Charlotte Independence - Indy Eleven
- North Carolina FC Returns Home to Face Penn FC - North Carolina FC
- AHN 'Health Series' Continues on April 28 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- Roughnecks Sign Jonathan Levin and Nemanja Vukovic - FC Tulsa
- Jamaican International, MLS Veteran Inks a Deal with Independence - Charlotte Independence
- STLFC Signs Edward Opoku on Loan - Saint Louis FC
- Steel FC Caps off April with Contest at Defending USL Cup Champion Louisville - Philadelphia Union II
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
