Player Details

Name

Kofi Opare

Height

6' 2"

Weight

190 lbs

Date of Birth

10.12.1990 (33)

Birthplace

Mampong, Ghana

Position

Defender
Latest News
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Colorado Rapids sign center back Kofi Opare

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

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
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Kofi Opare with a Shot on Target vs. Chicago Fire
D.C. United 1-2 Orlando City | 4-Minute Highlights
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D.C. United 1-2 Orlando City | 4-Minute Highlights
GOAL: Kofi Opare slots home a late goal
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GOAL: Kofi Opare slots home a late goal
D.C. United 1-1 Toronto FC | 4-Minute Highlights
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D.C. United 1-1 Toronto FC | 4-Minute Highlights
GOAL: Kofi Opare scores off a corner kick
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GOAL: Kofi Opare scores off a corner kick
4-Minute Highlights | Philadelphia Union 1-0 D.C. United
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4-Minute Highlights | Philadelphia Union 1-0 D.C. United
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.