Ike Opara

Born: February 21, 1989

Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 13lb (82kg)

Hometown: Durham, USA
Nationality: United States American

Position: Defender
Career History
Sports Mole has 16 articles about Ike Opara. Articles 1 to 16:
Los Angeles FC defender Kim Moon-Hwan celebrates scoring a goal on June 24, 2021
Preview:Los Angeles FC vs. Minnesota United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 27, 04:50
 Colorado Rapids forward Michael Barrios celebrates his goal with teammates on June 24, 2021
Preview:Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 5, 15:09
 Real Salt Lake head coach Freddy Juarez, directs his team during the first half against the New York Red Bulls at Rio Tinto Stadium pictured in March 2020
Preview:Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 27, 12:56
 Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath yells to his team during the second half between FC Dallas and the Minnesota United at Toyota Stadium in August 2020
Preview:Minnesota United vs. Dallas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Minnesota United and Dallas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 13, 14:15
 Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath yells to his team during the second half between FC Dallas and the Minnesota United at Toyota Stadium in August 2020
Preview:Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 22, 17:41
 Josef Martinez in action for Atlanta United on December 8, 2018
Five MLS players who could move to the Premier League
With the transfer market expected to go through a radical change over the coming years, which MLS players could soon be plying their trade in the Premier League?
May 11, 17:42
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sporting Kansas City, Real Salt Lake play out draw
Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake play out a goalless draw in their MLS clash at Sporting Park.
Apr 12, 03:25
 Ike Opara on February 24, 2012
New York City suffer first defeat against Sporting Kansas City
Ike Opara's early strike sees Sporting Kansas City inflict a first MLS defeat on New York City.
Mar 29, 01:03
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sporting Kansas City, Portland Timbers finish goalless
Sporting Kansas fail to take a host of chances in 0-0 draw against Portland Timbers.
Mar 22, 03:08
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ten-man Sporting Kansas City hold on against New York Red Bulls
Sporting Kansas City and New York Red Bulls share the spoils in their MLS season-opener.
Mar 9, 01:07
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dominic Dwyer snatches late Sporting Kansas City win
Sporting Kansas City net a stoppage-time winner to beat Colorado Rapids in the MLS.
Mar 30, 00:11
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sporting Kansas City edge past San Jose Earthquakes
Dominic Dwyer's second-half penalty is enough for Sporting Kansas City to get the better of San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 at home in the MLS.
Mar 23, 02:35
 Ike Opara on February 24, 2012
Early Ike Opara strike enough for Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City defeat Columbus Crew 1-0 to move within two points of MLS Eastern Conference leaders New York Red Bulls.
Oct 6, 01:36
 Conor Casey on February 25, 2012
Philadelphia Union hold firm to deny Sporting Kansas City
Philadelphia Union perform a smash-and-grab 1-0 victory on the road against Sporting Kansas City.
Sep 28, 02:18
 Ike Opara on February 24, 2012
Late Opara strike earns Sporting Kansas City win
Ike Opara scores a 97th-minute winner for Sporting Kansas City in their 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake in the MLS.
Jul 21, 04:31
 Sporting Kansas City striker Kei Kamara in action on September 17, 2011
Kei Kamara earns Sporting Kansas City draw
Kei Kamara scores his first MLS goal since returning from the Premier League to earn Sporting Kansas City a deserved draw against Houston Dynamo.
May 26, 21:56
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