CC Uche explained

CC Uche
Fullname:Chinenye Chidera Uche
Birth Date:3 March 1998
Birth Place:Queens, New York, United States
Height:1.86 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Lexington SC
Clubnumber:16
Youthyears1:2014–2015
Youthclubs1:Georgia United
Collegeyears1:2016–2017
College1:Duke Blue Devils
Collegecaps1:18
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2018–2019
College2:Ohio State Buckeyes
Collegecaps2:22
Collegegoals2:0
Years1:2018
Clubs1:Chicago FC United
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Las Vegas Lights
Caps2:26
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Minnesota United 2
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Lexington SC
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:November 8, 2021

Chinenye Chidera "CC" Uche (born March 3, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for USL League One side Lexington SC.

Career

Youth

Uche played as part of the Georgia United academy during their 2014–15 season. Uche also spent time in South America training with River Plate in Argentina and O'Higgins in Chile.[1]

College & Amateur

In 2016, Uche attended Duke University to play college soccer. Uche appeared in 18 games for the Blue Devils, but only played 3-minutes of soccer in his 2017 season.[2] In 2018, Uche transferred to Ohio State University, starting every game of the season during his junior season, but only playing 4 games in 2019 before suffering a season-ending leg injury.[1]

During 2018, Uche also played in the USL PDL with Chicago FC United, appearing in 9 regular season games and making 3 playoff appearances.[3]

Professional

On January 21, 2021, Uche was selected 41st overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles FC.[4] On April 5, 2021, it was announced that Uche had signed with Los Angeles FC's USL Championship affiliate side Las Vegas Lights.[5]

On March 3, 2022, Uche signed as a free agent with MLS Next Pro side Minnesota United 2 ahead of their inaugural season.[6]

On May 17, 2024, Uche was announced as a new signing for Lexington SC.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CC Uche. July 16, 2018. Ohio State Buckeyes.
  2. Web site: CC Uche - 2017 - Men's Soccer. Duke University.
  3. Web site: Chicago FC United - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - CC Uche -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: LAFC Selects Three Players In MLS SuperDraft 2021 Presented By Adidas | Los Angeles Football Club. LAFC.
  5. Web site: LIGHTS FC ANNOUNCE INITIAL SET OF PLAYER SIGNINGS FOR 2021 SEASON. www.lasvegaslightsfc.com. 2021-05-06. 2021-05-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506194350/https://www.lasvegaslightsfc.com/news_article/show/1156231-lights-fc-announce-initial-set-of-player-signings-for-2021-season. dead.
  6. Web site: Minnesota United Sign Emmanuel Iwe and CC Uche to MNUFC2 | Minnesota United FC. MNUFC.
  7. Web site: Lexington Sporting Club announces addition of defender 'CC' Uche to League One roster . 2024-05-17 . Lexington Sporting Club . en-US.