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Okugo Amobi
Soccer Player midfielder and defender
I’m a professional soccer player, entrepreneur, and founder of financial literacy platform A Frugal Athlete.
I’m a first generation Nigerian American who’s the oldest of four siblings. Born in Hayward, California but raised in Sacramento, California.
I’ve been a professional soccer player since 2010 getting drafted as part of the Major League Soccer Generation Adidas Class after my freshman year at UCLA.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have played over 200 competitive games and represent the United States through various youth national teams including the 2012 Olympic squad. I’m currently playing in Austin, Texas after stops in Philadelphia, Orlando, Kansas City, and Portland.
Sports CV

A Frugal Athlete provides an insider's look into the personal financial and career playbooks of professional athletes while educating and maximizing their financial resources. We Help Athletes Make, Manage, and Multiply Money Through Financial Education and Athlete Empowerment.
Achievements
TROPHIES
TROPHIES INCLUDE OPEN CUP FINALIST[2014], OPEN CUP CHAMPION[2015], WESTERN CONFERENCE WINNERS[2017], COPA DE TEJAS[2019]
Awards
1ST TEAM HIGH SCHOOL ALL AMERICAN, PAC 12 FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR [2009], NCAA ALL AMERICAN, TEAM MVP [2013], TEAM DEFENDER OF THE YEAR [2012], 24 UNDER 24 MLS PLAYERS [2013,2014]