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Boyd Obunikechukwu Okwuonu (born February 24, 1993) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
Career
Youth, College and Amateur
Okwuonu was a member of both the U.S. Soccer Residency program and the FC Dallas Development Academy program before spending his entire college career at the University of North Carolina. He made a total of 89 appearances for the Tar Heels and was named to the All-ACC First Team three years in a row.
Okwuonu also played in the Premier Development League for Carolina Dynamo and Orlando City U-23.
Professional
On January 15, 2015, Okwuonu was selected in the second round (27th overall) of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake. On March 20, he was sent on loan to USL affiliate club Real Monarchs SLC. He made his professional debut two days later in a goalless draw on the road against LA Galaxy II.
International
Okwuonu was a member of the U.S. under-17 national team at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He also represented the U.S. in the U18, U20, and U23 level.