Ifeoma Chukwufumnaya Onumonu ( ⓘ; born 25 February 1994) is a professional footballer who plays for Utah Royals in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She previously played for NJ/NY Gotham FC, Reign FC, Portland Thorns FC, and Boston Breakers. Onumonu played collegiate soccer at the University of California, Berkeley and in high school at Los Osos High School.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ifeoma Chukwufumnaya Onumonu[1] | ||
Date of birth | 25 February 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Utah Royals | ||
Number | 11 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2016 | California Golden Bears | 82 | (33) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | Boston Breakers | 18 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Portland Thorns | 8 | (0) |
2019 | Reign FC | 20 | (2) |
2020–2023 | Gotham FC | 24 | (8) |
2024– | Utah Royals | 0 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2017 | United States U23 | ||
2021– | Nigeria | 14 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 March 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 July 2023 (UTC) |
Born in the United States, Onumonu has represented Nigeria since 2021.[3]
After playing collegiately at the University of California, Berkeley, Onumonu was drafted by the Boston Breakers with the 8th overall pick in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.[4] She appeared in 18 games for Boston in her rookie season.[1]
After the Boston Breakers folded ahead of the 2018 season, Onumonu was selected by the Portland Thorns in the 2018 Dispersal Draft.[5] She was waived on 8 May 2019, after playing in eight games.[6][1]
On 14 May 2019, Onumonu signed with Reign FC as a National Team Replacement player.[7] After stellar performances, she earned a supplemental roster spot on 28 June.[8]
On 17 January 2020, Onumonu was traded to Sky Blue FC.[9] She re-signed with the team on a one-year deal on 20 January 2022 based on her strong performance during the 2021 NWSL season, which saw her named to the Best XI Second Team.[10][11]
On 25 October 2022, Onumonu signed a new three-year contract that would keep her with Gotham FC through the 2025 season.[12]
On 30 December 2023, Onumonu was traded to Utah Royals for $40,000 in allocation money.[13]
Onumonu has represented the United States on the Under-23 Women's National Team.[14] In June 2021 she received her first call up to the Nigeria Women's National Team.[3]
On 16 June 2023, she was included in the 23-player Nigerian squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.[15]
NJ/NY Gotham FC
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