Lee Kouadio
Lee Kouadio (born October 27, 1987) is an Ivorian footballer who last played for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Second Division.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Lee Stephane Kouadio-Tobey | ||
Date of birth | October 27, 1987 | ||
Place of birth | Côte d'Ivoire | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2009 | Vermont Catamounts | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008 | Cape Cod Crusaders | 9 | (0) |
2010 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 14 | (2) |
2013 | Apollon Kalamarias FC | 6 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 26, 2010 |
Career
College and Amateur
Kouadio-Tobey moved from his native Côte d'Ivoire to the United States as a teenager, settling in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania. He played four years of college soccer at the University of Vermont, where he was named America East Striker of the Year and Rookie of the Year in his freshman year.[1]
During his college years he also played with the Cape Cod Crusaders in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
After briefly trialling with the Philadelphia Union and the NSC Minnesota Stars during the early part of 2010, during which he played in several pre-season scrimmages,[2] Kouadio-Tobey signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Second Division. He made his professional debut on May 14, 2010 in a game against the Charlotte Eagles.[3] In 2013, Kouadio spent the season with Apollon Kalamarias FC, making six appearances.
Coaching
In 2016, Kouadio joined the coaching staff at Central Arkansas as an assistant coach.[4]
Personal
Kouadio-Tobey became a naturalized United States citizen on September 17, 2009.[5]
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-23. Retrieved 2010-05-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "STARS TOP MARQUETTE 3-0 IN EXHIBITION MATCH".
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2010-05-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Central Arkansas Athletics - 2017 Men's Soccer Coaching Staff". www.ucasports.com.
- "America's newest citizen".