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Chituru Ethan Odunze (born October 14, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC .
Early life
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Born in Raleigh, North Carolina ,[2] Odunze moved to England as a child and played for local youth teams before spending time in the Chelsea academy.[3] [4] He moved to Canada when he was eleven and played for local sides Calgary Villains and Calgary Blizzard SC .[2] During this time, he went on trial with Welsh side Cardiff City , training with the first team despite only being fourteen.[2] [5] In January 2019, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy from Calgary Foothills .[4] Later in the same year, Odunze signed with English side Leicester City .[6] He went on to train with the senior squad.[7]
Club career
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On August 2, 2023, Odunze signed a professional contract with Crown Legacy FC in MLS Next Pro .[8]
Odunze signed with the Charlotte FC first team on January 18, 2024. His Major League Soccer contract is guaranteed through 2027 with a club option for 2028.[9]
Personal life
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Chituru is of Igbo Nigerian descent.[citation needed ]
International
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Odunze is eligible for the United States, England, Canada, and Nigeria. He was called up to the Canada under-15 side in 2017 but has represented the United States at under-17 and under-20 levels.[10] He represented the United States at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup , playing in two group-stage games.[2]
In November 2020, Odunze was called up to the senior United States national team for the first time.[11] [12]
References
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^ "Player Bio - Chituru Odunze" . ussoccer.com . Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020 .
^ a b "Profile" . whitecapsfc.com . Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2020 .
^ Sousa, Justin (May 27, 2020). "After a long youth journey, Odunze progressing at Leicester City" . americansoccernow.com . Archived from the original on May 31, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020 .
^ Sigal, Jonathan (August 9, 2019). "Vancouver Whitecaps transfer goalkeeper Chituru Odunze to Leicester City" . mlssoccer.com . Archived from the original on August 4, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2020 .
^ Kemble, Jamie (November 22, 2019). " 'Role models' - Leicester City youngster on long road from America to England... and facing Jamie Vardy in training" . leicestermercury.co.uk . Archived from the original on November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2020 .
^ FC, Crown Legacy. "Crown Legacy FC Signs U.S. Youth International Goalkeeper Chituru Odunze from Leicester City" . Crown Legacy FC .
^ "Charlotte FC Signs Crown Legacy FC Goalkeeper Chituru Odunze and Defender João Pedro" . CharlotteFootballClub.ccom . Charlotte FC . Retrieved January 18, 2024 .
^ Tomes, Elliott (April 16, 2019). "Goalkeeper Chituru Odunze a star in the making for Vancouver Whitecaps FC" . mlssoccer.com . Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020 .
^ Tolmich, Ryan (November 3, 2020). "Pulisic joined by newcomers Reyna, De la Fuente & Musah in latest USMNT squad" . goal.com . Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020 .
^ Blum, Ronald (November 3, 2020). "Gio Reyna among 10 players who could make US debuts at Wales" . sfchronicle.com . Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020 .
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Head coach: Smith
Associate head coach: Joseph
Assistant coach: Fuchs
Assistant coach: Kah
Goalkeeper coach: Hyde
R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chituru_Odunze&oldid=1223355710 "
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