The 18-year-old Cameroonian midfielder,
Mark Ojong begins professional career with US Major League Soccer (MLS) side,
Seattle Sounders FC. Born on April 25, 1997, Mark Ojong, who played for Rainbow
FC and Yong Sports Academy of Bamenda, YOSA, has signed a two-year contract for
an undisclosed fee. Reacting after
penning down the contract with the USA based club, Ojong said he was determined
to face his challenges.
“I
feel so happy to have joined one of the best clubs in MLS. There are many
challenges ahead and am ready to tackle them. My mind is now focused on
reaching the top.” Ojong said.
The
Cameroonian midfielder will have to learn from experienced players in his squad
like United States men’s national soccer team captain Clint Dempsey, Fredy
Montero, Osvaldo Alonso among others.
Ojong
was also part of the Intermediary Indomitable Lions’ squad that took part at
the just ended Orange African Nations Championship, CHAN, Rwanda 2016.
Seattle Sounders FC is an American
professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The Sounders was
established on November 13, 2007, as an MLS expansion team, making it the 15th
team in the league and the third Seattle soccer club to share the name.
Seattle
has set MLS records for average attendance, led the league in season ticket
sales, and qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs in each of its first seven
seasons.
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