Chris Odoi-Atsem was born on May 28,1995 and is an American soccer player who currently plays for National Premier Soccer League club Alexandria Reds.
11 Facts About Chris Odoi-Atsem
Chris Odoi-Atsem was born and raised in Mitchellville, Maryland and attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School and DeMatha Catholic High School.
Chris Odoi-Atsem finished his freshman season making 25 appearances, and starting in 20 matches.
Chris Odoi-Atsem earned his first conference honors during his sophomore year at Maryland.
Chris Odoi-Atsem played in and started in all 21 games the Terrapins played during the 2014 season.
Chris Odoi-Atsem earned First Team All-Big Ten honors, as well as NSCAA First Team All-Midwest Region.
Chris Odoi-Atsem was considered one of the top prospects in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft and was selected with the 12th overall pick by DC United.
Chris Odoi-Atsem came on in the 90th minute for Lloyd Sam and played the final five minutes of stoppage time.
Chris Odoi-Atsem returned to the field after his battle with cancer on 29 May 2019, playing 67 minutes in a game against Chicago Fire.
In July 2023, Chris Odoi-Atsem made an appearance for National Premier Soccer League side Alexandria Reds.
In October 2018, Chris Odoi-Atsem was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma, effectively ending his 2018 season with DC United as he began a chemotherapy regimen at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.