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Oppong grew up in [[Scarborough, Toronto|Scarborough]], [[Ontario]], attended [[Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School|Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School]], and played two years of [[college soccer]] at the [[University of Cincinnati]], before transferring to the [[University at Buffalo]] prior to his junior year. He was an All-MAC Second Team selection in 2008.
Oppong grew up in [[Scarborough, Toronto|Scarborough]], [[Ontario]], attended [[Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School|Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School]], and played two years of [[college soccer]] at the [[University of Cincinnati]], before transferring to the [[University at Buffalo]] prior to his junior year. He was an All-MAC Second Team selection in 2008.


During his college years Oppong also played for the [[Toronto Lynx]] in the [[USL Premier Development League]].<ref>[http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports08/08lynx08.htm Toronto Lynx and Toronto Lady Lynx press conference]</ref> He made his Lynx debut on June 15, 2007 in a 4-0 defeat to the [[Michigan Bucks]],<ref>http://admin.uslsoccer.com/stats/2007/386103.html</ref> and in 2008 helped the Lynx reach the playoffs for the first time since the 2000 season.
During his college years Oppong also played for the [[Toronto Lynx]] in the [[USL Premier Development League]].<ref>[http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports08/08lynx08.htm Toronto Lynx and Toronto Lady Lynx press conference]</ref> He made his Lynx debut on June 15, 2007 in a 4-0 defeat to the [[Michigan Bucks]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://admin.uslsoccer.com/stats/2007/386103.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-01-07 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717180755/http://admin.uslsoccer.com/stats/2007/386103.html |archivedate=2011-07-17 |df= }}</ref> and in 2008 helped the Lynx reach the playoffs for the first time since the 2000 season.


===Professional===
===Professional===
After leaving college, Oppong signed with [[Buffalo City FC|Buffalo City]] of the [[National Premier Soccer League]] in 2009. He appeared in 19 matches and recorded one goal and added six assists for the team.
After leaving college, Oppong signed with [[Buffalo City FC|Buffalo City]] of the [[National Premier Soccer League]] in 2009. He appeared in 19 matches and recorded one goal and added six assists for the team.


Oppong was among the new additional signings made by [[North York Astros]] head coach [[Vladimir Klinovsky]] midway through the [[2009 Canadian Soccer League season|2009 CSL season]] to strengthen his squad as it attempted to qualify for the playoffs,<ref>[http://www.canadiansoccerleague.ca/player_roster.php?team_id=49957&schedule_id=34306&league_id=4346 North York Astros 2009 player stats]</ref> but left the team after making only two appearances. He later played briefly for the [[Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)|Edmonton Drillers]] in the [[Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League]].<ref>http://www.edmontondrillers.ca/site/pages/team/</ref>
Oppong was among the new additional signings made by [[North York Astros]] head coach [[Vladimir Klinovsky]] midway through the [[2009 Canadian Soccer League season|2009 CSL season]] to strengthen his squad as it attempted to qualify for the playoffs,<ref>[http://www.canadiansoccerleague.ca/player_roster.php?team_id=49957&schedule_id=34306&league_id=4346 North York Astros 2009 player stats]{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> but left the team after making only two appearances. He later played briefly for the [[Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)|Edmonton Drillers]] in the [[Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmontondrillers.ca/site/pages/team/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-04-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125135159/http://www.edmontondrillers.ca:80/site/pages/team/ |archivedate=2010-01-25 |df= }}</ref>


On April 8, 2010, Oppong signed with the [[Harrisburg City Islanders]] of the [[USL Second Division]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/417090.html |title=Harrisburg unveils roster for 2010|accessdate=2010-04-10 |work=USLsoccer.com }}</ref> He made his debut for Harrisburg on May 7, against the [[Charlotte Eagles]] coming on as a substitute for [[Kai Kasiguran]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2010/1570346.html |title=Harrisburg City Islanders at Charlotte Eagles|accessdate=2010-05-12 |work=USLsoccer.com }}</ref> After Harrisburg failed to secure a postseason berth he signed with [[Portugal FC]] of the [[Canadian Soccer League]] for the remainder of the 2010 season. He helped Portugal finish fifth in the overall standings and thus secured a playoff berth. In the postseason he featured in the quarterfinal match against [[Milltown F.C.]], and in the semi-final match against the [[Brantford Galaxy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = October 16, 2010 CSL--Portugal FC vs Milltown FC (by Rocket Robin)|url = http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports/10csl163.htm|website = www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|accessdate = 2015-11-07|last = Glover|first = Robin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = October 22, 2010 CSL--Portugal FC vs Brantford Galaxy (by Rocket Robin)|url = http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports/10csl169.htm|website = www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|accessdate = 2015-11-07|last = Glover|first = Robin}}</ref>
On April 8, 2010, Oppong signed with the [[Harrisburg City Islanders]] of the [[USL Second Division]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usl2.uslsoccer.com/home/417090.html |title=Harrisburg unveils roster for 2010|accessdate=2010-04-10 |work=USLsoccer.com }}</ref> He made his debut for Harrisburg on May 7, against the [[Charlotte Eagles]] coming on as a substitute for [[Kai Kasiguran]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2010/1570346.html |title=Harrisburg City Islanders at Charlotte Eagles|accessdate=2010-05-12 |work=USLsoccer.com }}</ref> After Harrisburg failed to secure a postseason berth he signed with [[Portugal FC]] of the [[Canadian Soccer League]] for the remainder of the 2010 season. He helped Portugal finish fifth in the overall standings and thus secured a playoff berth. In the postseason he featured in the quarterfinal match against [[Milltown F.C.]], and in the semi-final match against the [[Brantford Galaxy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = October 16, 2010 CSL--Portugal FC vs Milltown FC (by Rocket Robin)|url = http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports/10csl163.htm|website = www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|accessdate = 2015-11-07|last = Glover|first = Robin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = October 22, 2010 CSL--Portugal FC vs Brantford Galaxy (by Rocket Robin)|url = http://www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com/reports/10csl169.htm|website = www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com|accessdate = 2015-11-07|last = Glover|first = Robin}}</ref>
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===International===
===International===
Oppong made his debut for the [[Canada U-20 men's national soccer team]] on December 6, 2005 in a game against [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] at the [[Francophone Games]],<ref>[http://www.canadasoccer.com/tourney/FIFA_WC/game_profile.asp?gameId=1517&sub=2 6.12.2005 - CAN 0:5 CMR Jeux de la francophonie]</ref> and went on to appear in all three matches of their group stage.
Oppong made his debut for the [[Canada U-20 men's national soccer team]] on December 6, 2005 in a game against [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] at the [[Francophone Games]],<ref>[http://www.canadasoccer.com/tourney/FIFA_WC/game_profile.asp?gameId=1517&sub=2 6.12.2005 - CAN 0:5 CMR Jeux de la francophonie] {{wayback|url=http://www.canadasoccer.com/tourney/FIFA_WC/game_profile.asp?gameId=1517&sub=2 |date=20110605062921 }}</ref> and went on to appear in all three matches of their group stage.


==Club Statistics==
==Club Statistics==
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==Personal==
==Personal==
Oppong's brother Victor was long-time member of several youth teams from [[Canadian Soccer Association]]<ref>[http://www.canadasoccer.com/players/profile.asp?playerid=39 Canada Soccer Profile]</ref> and played for many teams in [[Germany]] including [[SV Waldhof Mannheim]],<ref>[http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/player.php?ID=327 Player Profile : Victor Oppong]</ref> [[SG Sonnenhof Großaspach]],<ref>[http://xmagixx.xm.funpic.de/dateien/download/VfR%20Mannheim%20-%20Pressemappe%202009-2010.pdf VfR Mannheim 1896 e.V. - Saison 2009/2010]</ref> [[SV Sandhausen]], [[1. FC Saarbrücken]] and [[VfR Mannheim]].<ref>[http://www.die-fans.de/fussball/aktuell/artikel/,Victor+Oppong+verst%C3%A4rkt+die+Abwehr,42586,,,,,south Victor Oppong verstärkt die Abwehr]</ref>
Oppong's brother Victor was long-time member of several youth teams from [[Canadian Soccer Association]]<ref>[http://www.canadasoccer.com/players/profile.asp?playerid=39 Canada Soccer Profile] {{wayback|url=http://www.canadasoccer.com/players/profile.asp?playerid=39 |date=20110605063025 }}</ref> and played for many teams in [[Germany]] including [[SV Waldhof Mannheim]],<ref>[http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/player.php?ID=327 Player Profile : Victor Oppong]</ref> [[SG Sonnenhof Großaspach]],<ref>[http://xmagixx.xm.funpic.de/dateien/download/VfR%20Mannheim%20-%20Pressemappe%202009-2010.pdf VfR Mannheim 1896 e.V. - Saison 2009/2010]{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> [[SV Sandhausen]], [[1. FC Saarbrücken]] and [[VfR Mannheim]].<ref>[http://www.die-fans.de/fussball/aktuell/artikel/,Victor+Oppong+verst%C3%A4rkt+die+Abwehr,42586,,,,,south Victor Oppong verstärkt die Abwehr]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.cityislanders.com/driver.aspx?topic=Dominic%20Oppong Harrisburg City Islanders bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110927184650/https://www.cityislanders.com/driver.aspx?topic=Dominic%20Oppong Harrisburg City Islanders bio]
* [http://www.buffalocityfc.com/DominicOppong.html Buffalo City bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100418212842/http://www.buffalocityfc.com:80/DominicOppong.html Buffalo City bio]
* [http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/oppong_dominic00.html Cincinnati bio]
* [http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/oppong_dominic00.html Cincinnati bio]
* [http://www.canadasoccer.com/players/profile.asp?playerid=64&tab=games CanadaSoccer player profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110605062931/http://www.canadasoccer.com/players/profile.asp?playerid=64&tab=games CanadaSoccer player profile]


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Dominic Oppong
Personal information
Full name Dominic Ansah-Oppong
Date of birth (1986-01-21) January 21, 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Kumasi, Ghana
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2005–2006 Cincinnati Bearcats
2007–2008 Buffalo Bulls
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Toronto Lynx 10 (0)
2009 Buffalo City FC 19 (1)
2009 North York Astros 2 (0)
2010 Harrisburg City Islanders 14 (1)
2010 Portugal FC 6 (0)
2011-2012 FC Edmonton 37 (0)
2014 AC Oulu 23 (0)
2015 Atlanta Silverbacks 6 (0)
International career‡
2005 Canada U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 23, 2016
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 17, 2010

Dominic Oppong (born January 21, 1986 in Kumasi) is a Ghanaian-born Canadian soccer player who last played for the Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American second tier NASL.

Career

College and Amateur

Oppong grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, attended Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School, and played two years of college soccer at the University of Cincinnati, before transferring to the University at Buffalo prior to his junior year. He was an All-MAC Second Team selection in 2008.

During his college years Oppong also played for the Toronto Lynx in the USL Premier Development League.[1] He made his Lynx debut on June 15, 2007 in a 4-0 defeat to the Michigan Bucks,[2] and in 2008 helped the Lynx reach the playoffs for the first time since the 2000 season.

Professional

After leaving college, Oppong signed with Buffalo City of the National Premier Soccer League in 2009. He appeared in 19 matches and recorded one goal and added six assists for the team.

Oppong was among the new additional signings made by North York Astros head coach Vladimir Klinovsky midway through the 2009 CSL season to strengthen his squad as it attempted to qualify for the playoffs,[3] but left the team after making only two appearances. He later played briefly for the Edmonton Drillers in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League.[4]

On April 8, 2010, Oppong signed with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division.[5] He made his debut for Harrisburg on May 7, against the Charlotte Eagles coming on as a substitute for Kai Kasiguran.[6] After Harrisburg failed to secure a postseason berth he signed with Portugal FC of the Canadian Soccer League for the remainder of the 2010 season. He helped Portugal finish fifth in the overall standings and thus secured a playoff berth. In the postseason he featured in the quarterfinal match against Milltown F.C., and in the semi-final match against the Brantford Galaxy.[7][8]

Oppong signed with the new FC Edmonton side of the North American Soccer League on March 3, 2011.[9] The club re-signed Oppong for the 2012 season on October 12, 2011.[10]

After spending 2014 with Finnish side AC Oulu, Oppong returned to North America and signed with NASL side Atlanta Silverbacks on February 5, 2015.[11] He made his debut for Atlanta on April 4 against Indy Eleven.[12]

International

Oppong made his debut for the Canada U-20 men's national soccer team on December 6, 2005 in a game against Cameroon at the Francophone Games,[13] and went on to appear in all three matches of their group stage.

Club Statistics

Club performance League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Canada League Voyageurs Cup Total
2011 FC Edmonton NASL 22 0 2 0 24 0
Total Canada 22 0 2 0 24 0
Career total 22 0 2 0 24 0

Personal

Oppong's brother Victor was long-time member of several youth teams from Canadian Soccer Association[14] and played for many teams in Germany including SV Waldhof Mannheim,[15] SG Sonnenhof Großaspach,[16] SV Sandhausen, 1. FC Saarbrücken and VfR Mannheim.[17]

References

  1. ^ Toronto Lynx and Toronto Lady Lynx press conference
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-01-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ North York Astros 2009 player stats[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-04-22. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Harrisburg unveils roster for 2010". USLsoccer.com. Retrieved 2010-04-10.
  6. ^ "Harrisburg City Islanders at Charlotte Eagles". USLsoccer.com. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
  7. ^ Glover, Robin. "October 16, 2010 CSL--Portugal FC vs Milltown FC (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  8. ^ Glover, Robin. "October 22, 2010 CSL--Portugal FC vs Brantford Galaxy (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
  9. ^ http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4161444
  10. ^ http://www.fcedmonton.com/news/2011-10-12/FC%20Edmonton%20Releases%20Eleven
  11. ^ Sandor, Steven (February 5, 2015). "Canadian midfielder Oppong returns to North America with Atlanta Silverbacks".
  12. ^ "March Center - NASL". April 4, 2015.
  13. ^ 6.12.2005 - CAN 0:5 CMR Jeux de la francophonie Archived 2011-06-05 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ Canada Soccer Profile Archived 2011-06-05 at the Wayback Machine
  15. ^ Player Profile : Victor Oppong
  16. ^ VfR Mannheim 1896 e.V. - Saison 2009/2010[permanent dead link]
  17. ^ Victor Oppong verstärkt die Abwehr
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