The last time New York City FC forward Sean Okoli played in MLS, he had trouble finding minutes.
Slotted behind David Villa, his chances might look even slimmer this season, but the 24-year-old is out to prove he’s more than just a backup.
“When I first entered the league, I was 20 years old,” said the 6-foot-1, speedy forward. “I’ve felt like I’ve changed a lot with my training habits and making sure I’m ready for training every day.”
Back in 2013, Okoli signed as a Homegrown Player with the Seattle Sounders, but he was blocked by established stars Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins.