Cary, NC (January 30, 2017)- North Carolina FC announced today they have acquired midfielder Bolu Akinyode from Bethlehem Steel FC. Per club policy, further terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Bolu is a player who stood out at our invitation-only tryout last month,” said North Carolina FC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “He’s a young and hungry left-footed defensive midfielder with an imposing presence who will be a great addition to our roster.”
The Nigerian native moved to the United States and joined the New York Red Bulls Academy team in 2009. Akinyode played collegiately for Seton Hall University from 2011-2014 before signing his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II in 2015. He then signed with Bethlehem Steel FC that same year and appeared in 26 games in 2016, totaling 2,176 minutes. He also played for NJ-LUSO (USL PDL) Parma in 2014.
The 22-year-old has represented Nigeria at the U-14 level. He was called up to a U.S. Men’s National Team U-20 training camp in 2012.
Akinyode and the club will begin the 2017 NASL campaign on March 25 and North Carolina FC season tickets are now on sale. Fans interested in more information about membership should visit www.www.northcarolinafc.com or call the NCFC Box Office at 919-459-8144.
About North Carolina FC
North Carolina FC (NCFC, formerly the Carolina RailHawks) are an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League (NASL). NCFC plays their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park, where they have played since 2007. For more information, please visit www.www.northcarolinafc.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
About NASL
The North American Soccer League is a professional soccer league established in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For more information on the NASL, visit www.NASL.com. Follow the NASL on Twitter and Instagram at @NASLOfficial and Facebook at Facebook.com/NASLFanPage.
Cary, NC (January 30, 2017)- North Carolina FC announced today they have acquired midfielder Bolu Akinyode from Bethlehem Steel FC. Per club policy, further terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Bolu is a player who stood out at our invitation-only tryout last month,” said North Carolina FC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “He’s a young and hungry left-footed defensive midfielder with an imposing presence who will be a great addition to our roster.”
The Nigerian native moved to the United States and joined the New York Red Bulls Academy team in 2009. Akinyode played collegiately for Seton Hall University from 2011-2014 before signing his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II in 2015. He then signed with Bethlehem Steel FC that same year and appeared in 26 games in 2016, totaling 2,176 minutes. He also played for NJ-LUSO (USL PDL) Parma in 2014.
The 22-year-old has represented Nigeria at the U-14 level. He was called up to a U.S. Men’s National Team U-20 training camp in 2012.
Akinyode and the club will begin the 2017 NASL campaign on March 25 and North Carolina FC season tickets are now on sale. Fans interested in more information about membership should visit www.www.northcarolinafc.com or call the NCFC Box Office at 919-459-8144.
About North Carolina FC
North Carolina FC (NCFC, formerly the Carolina RailHawks) are an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League (NASL). NCFC plays their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park, where they have played since 2007. For more information, please visit www.www.northcarolinafc.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
About NASL
The North American Soccer League is a professional soccer league established in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For more information on the NASL, visit www.NASL.com. Follow the NASL on Twitter and Instagram at @NASLOfficial and Facebook at Facebook.com/NASLFanPage.