Sean Ugochukwu "Ugo" Okoli (born February 3, 1993) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward.
Career Early career Born in Federal Way, Washington, Okoli was a part of the Seattle Sounders FC Academy before attending college at Wake Forest University in 2011. While playing for the Demon Deacons Okoli earned All-ACC honors in all three seasons he attended the college and scored 24 goals with 9 assists during his time there. While playing at Wake Forest, Okoli also played in the USL PDL with the Seattle Sounders FC U-23 side in 2012 and 2013. He was also one of the first Academy players to play for the Seattle Sounders reserve side in the MLS Reserve League in 2011.
Professional In January 2014, Okoli, along with academy teammate Aaron Kovar, signed a professional contract with Seattle Sounders FC. He made his debut for the Sounders on March 8 in the team's Major League Soccer opener against Sporting Kansas City at CenturyLink Field when he came on in the 86th minute for Lamar Neagle. He then contributed to the teams winning goal in the 93rd minute as they beat Sporting KC 1–0.
In January 2015, the Sounders traded Okoli's rights to New England Revolution in order to trade up in the MLS SuperDraft and select Northwestern goal keeper Tyler Miller.
After his release from New England, Okoli signed with United Soccer League side FC Cincinnati for the 2016 season. Okoli led the USL in goals (16) for the 2016 season and was awarded the league's Golden Boot. and Most Valuable Player award.
After spending a season with FC Cincinnati, Okoli moved back to Major League Soccer, signing with New York City FC on December 5, 2016. New York released Okoli at the end of the 2017 season.
Okoli signed with FK Jerv from Norway in August 2018, but left the club again at the end of the year.Overganger i OBOS-ligaen vinter 2019, sportshjornet.com, 13 December 2018
In July 2019, Okoli joined Austrian Austrian Regionalliga West side Pinzgau Saalfelden.
Okoli signed with Orange County SC on February 19, 2020.
On February 24, 2021, Okoli joined USL Championship side Austin Bold.
On April 20, 2023, Okoli joined USL Championship side Monterey Bay FC. He left Monterey Bay following their 2023 season.
Personal life Okoli is of Nigerian descent.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSeattle Sounders FC U-232012Premier Development League104———104201342———42U-23 Total146000000146Seattle Sounders FC2014Major League Soccer30—110041New England Revolution2015Major League Soccer50———50FC Cincinnati2016USL29161010—3116New York City FC2017Major League Soccer1610010—171Career total67230021007124
Honors
Individual USL League MVP: 2016 USL All-League Team: 2016
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