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Player Details

Name

Kwadwo Poku

Height

6' 1"

Weight

185 lbs

Date of Birth

2.19.1992 (32)

Birthplace

Kumasi, Ghana

Position

Midfielder

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Rosano: New York City FC's sale of Kwadwo Poku was best for both sides

Kwadwo Poku was one of the few players who could bring Yankee Stadium to its feet, who could make the fans chant his name week in, week out. And yet here we are, a year-and-a-half after he first joined NYCFC, and one of the Bronx’s cult heroes has quietly moved

New York City FC transfers midfielder Kwadwo Poku to NASL's Miami FC

New York City FC confirm Kwadwo Poku talks ongoing with Miami FC

Report: New York City FC sells Kwadwo Poku to Miami FC

Kwadwo Poku to start for NYCFC? Vieira says he "needs to earn that spot"

New York City FC finding formation, fit as preseason action opens: "The type of game (Vieira) was looking for"

GOAL: Kwadwo Poku slips in the winner at the death

Goal! Kwadwo Poku scores from the top of the box to the center of the goal. Miami FC 3, Atlanta United 2.

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GOAL: Kwadwo Poku places a perfect shot to give NYCFC the lead!

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Gotham to Ghana: FS1 to air soccer documentary film Thursday

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Gotham to Ghana: New York Rivals Journey to Africa

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Will Poku get the start for NYCFC this week?

Career Summary

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Kwadwo Poku was one of the breakout stars in MLS in 2015 for New York City FC. Poku racked up four goals and seven assists, and was named to the MLS 24 Under 24. He was the NYCFC player of the month in August 2015. However, he didn't fit in with head coach Patrick Vieira's plans for 2016 and was transferred to Miami FC at the end of June.

INTERNATIONAL: Poku made his first appearance for Ghana in October, 2015.

OUTSIDE MLS: Played in the youth system of his hometown club, Asante Kotoko SC, in Kumasi, Ghana. The club is the most successful in Ghana Premier League history, winning a record 22 championships to go along with a pair of CAF Champions League crowns. Joined the Georgia Revolution in 2010 after coming to the United States from Ghana. After a 2013 hat trick in the US Open Cup, he joined the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2014.