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Player Details

Name

Kofi Opare

Height

6' 2"

Weight

190 lbs

Date of Birth

10.12.1990 (34)

Birthplace

Mampong, Ghana

Position

Defender

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Colorado Rapids sign center back Kofi Opare

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Colorado Rapids have signed defender Kofi Opare on a one-year deal, the club announced Monday. Opare spent the last five seasons with D.C. United after beginning his career with the LA Galaxy. Opare's 2018 was given a premature ending as the defender underwent foot surgery at

Foot surgery sidelines DC United center back Kofi Opare for rest of season

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Kofi Opare with a Shot on Target vs. Chicago Fire

Career Summary

Option declined following 2019 season.

Opare took a major step forward in 2017 setting career highs in games played and games started, with 26 and 25 respectively. After a decent 2018 that ended with an injury, Opare will look for a fresh start in Colorado.

COLLEGE: Played four years (2009-12) at the University of Michigan. Named to Big Ten All-Freshman team. Named second team all-Big Ten as a junior.