Kofi Opare | Colorado Rapids

Player Details

Name

Kofi Opare

Pronunciation

CO-fee oh-PAR-ee

Height

6' 2"

Weight

190 lbs

Date of Birth

10.12.1990 (33)

Birthplace

Mampong, Ghana

Position

Defender

Latest

Sporting Kansas City vs Colorado Rapids | Injury Report | September 21, 2019

Goalkeeper Tim Howardis listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, while defender Deklan Wynne, Kofi Opare, and Dillon Serna will not be available for Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City. Kortne Ford continues his rehab following season-ending knee surgery in June. Be sure to check ColoradoRapids.com on Saturday for the gameday roster and injury report ahead of the 6:30 PM kickoff.

Anthony Hudson | Moser & Kane | Altitude 92.5 FM | April 11, 2019

Transaction Update | Rawls recalled, Opare & Irwin loaned to Springs | March 15, 2019

Get to Know | Kofi Opare

Colorado signs veteran defender Kofi Opare

Career Summary

Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario
College: University of Michigan
Birth date: October 12, 1990
Acquired: Colorado Rapids signed defender Kofi Opare to a one-year contract on February 25, 2019.

MLS CAREER

2019

Made 2019 debut on 4/6 at Orlando City Stadium against Orlando City SC.
Made Rapids debut against Orlando City SC on 4/6 at Exploria Park.

2018

Featured in 11 regular season games, 10 from the start, with D.C. United.

2017

Set career highs in games played and games started, with 26 and 25 respectively, with D.C. United.
Scored two goals and one assist.

2016

Featured in 10 regular season games, all from the start, with D.C. United.

2015

Featured in 18 regular season games, 17 from the start, scoring one goal for D.C. United.
Appeared in two playoff games, both from the start, with D.C. United.

2014

Featured in 6 regular season games, 5 from the start, with the LA Galaxy.

2013

Featured in 6 regular season games, 6 from the start, with the LA Galaxy.
Scored his first career goal against the Montreal Impact on 10/16.
Appeared in two playoff games, both from the start, with the LA Galaxy.

COLLEGE

Ranks 13th in matches played in University of Michigan history with 76 appearances (73 from the start) over four seasons, scoring six goals with two assists.
Named to Big Ten All-Freshman team (2009).
Named second team all-Big Ten as a junior (2011).
Team Defensive MVP (2011).
College Sports Madness Preseason All-Big Ten squad (2012).
Big Ten Preseason Player to Watch List (2012).
Team tri-captain (2012).

YOUTH

HIGHSCHOOL

Led his St. Paul high school to the soccer center championship in 2006.
St. Paul high school was a finalist in 2007.
Took home the St. Francis Invitational title in 2008.
Member of two regional zone championships (2007-08) and earned finalist honors in 2006.
Two-time Sossa zone champions (2007-08).

CLUB/JUNIOR TEAM

St. Catharine's Concord Gunners captured the Ontario Cup in 2007-08.
Claimed the 2007 U18 West Division Championship (2007) and the U18 OYSL league championship (2007).
Represented Ontario at the Canadian Club national championship, taking a fourth-place finish (2007).

INTERNATIONAL

Member of United States U-20 squad.

PERSONAL

Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan.