Quincy Amarikwa
American soccer player
Quincy Obinna Amarikwa ( ah-MAR-eek-wah; born October 29, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player.
Career
Early career
Amarikwa attended Liberty High School. He was a member of the Bakersfield Alliance club soccer team and played college soccer at UC Davis. In 2008, he led the team to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history.
During his college years, Amarikwa also played with Bakersfield Brigade in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
Amarikwa was drafted in the third round of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by San Jose Earthquakes. He made his professional debut in San Jose's first game of the 2009 MLS season against the New England Revolution and scored his first MLS goal on October 7 against FC Dallas.
After 25 games for San Jose and one goal, he was traded to Colorado Rapids in April 2010 in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft. Amarikwa made 31 league appearances for Colorado scoring three goals and was a member of the side that captured the 2010 MLS Cup.
Amarikwa was waived by Colorado in June 2012.
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