Ifeoma Onumonu

Ifeoma Chukwufumnay Onumonu (born 25 February 1994) is an American-born Nigerian professional footballer who plays for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and for the Nigeria women's national team. She previously played for Reign FC, Portland Thorns FC, and Boston Breakers. She played soccer at the University of California Berkeley and in high school at Los Osos High School.[3]

Ifeoma Onumonu
Onumonu with Boston Breakers in 2017
Personal information
Full name Ifeoma Chukwufumnay Onumonu[1]
Date of birth (1994-02-25) 25 February 1994
Place of birth Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Gotham FC
Number 25
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– Gotham FC 20 (7)
National team‡
2017 United States U23
2021– Nigeria 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 June 2021.[1]
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16 June 2021.[2]

Born in the United States, since 2021, Onumonu represents Nigeria.

Club career

Boston Breakers

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.[4] She appeared in 18 games for Boston in her rookie season.[1]

Portland Thorns

After the Boston Breakers folded ahead of the 2018 season, Onumonu was selected by the Portland Thorns in the 2018 Dispersal Draft.[5] She was waived on May 8, 2019 after playing in eight games.[6][1]

Reign FC

On 14 May 2019, Onumonu signed with Reign FC as a National Team Replacement player.[7] After stellar performances, she earned a supplemental roster spot on June 28.[8]

NJ/NY Gotham FC

On 17 January 2020, Onumonu was traded to Sky Blue FC.[9]

International career

Onumonu has represented the United States on the Under-23 Women's National Team.[10] In June 2021 she received her first call up to the Nigeria Women's National Team[11]

References
  1. Ifeoma Onumonu at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  2. "Ifeoma Onumonu". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  3. "Ifeoma Onumonu". Cal Bears. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  4. Yang, Stephanie (12 January 2017). "Breakers complete 2017 draft with six picks". The Bent Musket. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  5. NWSL (30 January 2018). "With the 22nd pick in today's dispersal draft, @ThornsFC select Ifeoma Onumonu". @NWSL. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  6. "Thorns FC sign three players to supplemental roster". Portland Timbers. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  7. "REIGN FC SIGN IFEOMA ONUMONU AS NATIONAL TEAM REPLACEMENT PLAYER". Reign FC. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  8. "IFEOMA ONUMONU SIGNED TO SUPPLEMENTAL ROSTER". Reign FC. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  9. "Sky Blue FC Acquires Ifeoma Onumonu from Reign FC". Sky Blue FC. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  10. "Former Bears Head To U-23 WNT Camp". Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  11. FC, Gotham (9 June 2021). "Ifeoma Onumonu Earns First Call Up for Nigeria Women's National Team". NJ/NY Gotham FC. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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