Ifeoma Onumonu

Ifeoma Chukwufumnay Onumonu is an American professional soccer player who plays for Sky Blue FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for Reign FC, Portland Thorns FC, and Boston Breakers, as well as Cal Golden Bears collegiately.

Ifeoma Onumonu
Onumonu with Boston Breakers in 2017
Personal information
Full name Ifeoma Chukwufumnay Onumonu
Date of birth (1994-02-25) February 25, 1994
Place of birth Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Sky Blue FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2016 California Golden Bears 82 (33)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Boston Breakers 18 (0)
2018–2019 Portland Thorns 8 (0)
2019 Reign FC 21 (3)
2020– Sky Blue FC 0 (0)
National team‡
2017 United States U23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of January 17, 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 13, 2017

Club career

Boston Breakers, 2017

After playing collegiately at the University of California, Onumonu was drafted by the Boston Breakers with the 8th overall pick in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.[1] She appeared in 18 games for Boston in her rookie season.[2]

Portland Thorns FC, 2018–2019

After the Boston Breakers folded ahead of the 2018 season, Onumonu was selected by the Portland Thorns in the 2018 Dispersal Draft.[3] She was waived on May 8, 2019 after playing in eight games.[4][5]

Reign FC, 2019

On May 14, 2019, Onumonu signed with Reign FC as a National Team Replacement player.[6] After stellar performances, she earned a supplemental roster spot on June 28.[7]

Sky Blue FC, 2020–

On January 17, 2020, Onumonu was traded to Sky Blue FC.[8]

International career

Onumonu has represented the United States on the Under-23 Women's National Team.[9]

References
  1. Yang, Stephanie (January 12, 2017). "Breakers complete 2017 draft with six picks". The Bent Musket. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  2. "I. Onumonu". Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  3. NWSL (January 30, 2018). "With the 22nd pick in today's dispersal draft, @ThornsFC select Ifeoma Onumonu". @NWSL. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  4. "Thorns FC sign three players to supplemental roster". Portland Timbers. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  5. "USA - I. Onumonu - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Women Soccerway". www.women.soccerway.com. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  6. "REIGN FC SIGN IFEOMA ONUMONU AS NATIONAL TEAM REPLACEMENT PLAYER". Reign FC. May 14, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  7. "IFEOMA ONUMONU SIGNED TO SUPPLEMENTAL ROSTER". Reign FC. June 28, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  8. "Sky Blue FC Acquires Ifeoma Onumonu from Reign FC". Sky Blue FC. January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  9. "Former Bears Head To U-23 WNT Camp". Retrieved January 13, 2017.


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