1. Chioma Grace Ubogagu was born on 10 September 1992 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Super League club Dallas Trinity.
25 Facts About Chioma Ubogagu
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Chioma Ubogagu previously played for Orlando Pride, Brisbane Roar, Houston Dash, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Chioma Ubogagu chose to represent the England national team at the senior level in 2018, earning three caps.
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Chioma Ubogagu was born in London, where her parents, mother Tina a nurse and father Aloy a social worker, had moved from Nigeria seeking job opportunities.
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Chioma Ubogagu led her club team, D'Feeters, to two Texas-North State Cup titles, a US Youth Soccer Association Region II championship and a 2010 third-place U-17 national finish, and led Coppell High School to the 2009 Texas 5A state title.
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Chioma Ubogagu was named 2010 Gatorade Texas Player of the Year, all-America three times by ESPN RISE and twice each by the NSCAA and Parade.
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Chioma Ubogagu finished her college career with 27 goals in 89 total appearances, made the All-Pac-12 team all four seasons, earning first-team honors in 2012 and 2014.
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In February 2015, Chioma Ubogagu signed with Arsenal, the club she'd supported as a child and her British birth made it easier for her to acquire a United Kingdom work permit.
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Arsenal released Chioma Ubogagu having reached the end of her contract in November 2015.
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Chioma Ubogagu finished her season with seven goals in 21 appearances.
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In 2017 Chioma Ubogagu appeared in 19 games for Orlando, scoring 4 goals.
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On 29 August 2019, Chioma Ubogagu was waived by the Orlando Pride to allow her to pursue a playing opportunity in Europe.
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On 31 August 2019, Chioma Ubogagu joined Spanish Primera Division team CD Tacon.
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On 31 July 2021, Chioma Ubogagu joined Tottenham Hotspur on a two-year contract.
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Chioma Ubogagu made her return to playing in October 2022.
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Chioma Ubogagu made a return to professional football in July 2024 when she signed for Dallas Trinity ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season.
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Chioma Ubogagu provided the first assist in club history in extra time of the first half.
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On 13 September 2024, in a home match against Lexington SC, Chioma Ubogagu scored twice in the second half, becoming the first player in club and league history to record a brace.
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Chioma Ubogagu chose to represent the United States at the youth level, playing for their under-18, under-20 and under-23 teams.
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Chioma Ubogagu settled on representing England at the senior level, accepting a call up from the side in October 2018 and making her England and senior international debut on 8 November 2018.
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Chioma Ubogagu has represented the United States at youth levels, including U-18, U-20, and U-23 teams.
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Chioma Ubogagu received her first call-up to the United States Women's National Team on 31 October 2017 for the set of two friendlies against Canada in November.
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Chioma Ubogagu was not capped for the full national team and she did not dress as part of the 18 for either game.
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Chioma Ubogagu was allotted 210 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international.
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Chioma Ubogagu became an Arsenal fan watching the North London derby, despite her father urging her to support Tottenham.