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Ameobi Added to Cincinnati Attack

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 02/21/18, 11:00AM EST

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English striker arrives from Edmonton for new season

CINCINNATI – FC Cincinnati announced on Wednesday it had signed forward Tomi Ameobi, with the native of Newcastle, England set to join training with the club this week. The signing is pending league and federation approval.  

“Tomi is a big, strong and quick striker who has a fantastic work-rate,” said FCC Head Coach Alan Koch. “He is a man of talent and exceptional character who is a welcome addition to our squad. We look forward to getting him up to match fitness as quickly as possible so that he can have a major influence on the team.”

Ameobi comes to Cincinnati from FC Edmonton, where he played from 2014-17 and scored 21 goals and seven assists in 95 appearances. The 29-year old has had extensive experience in Europe, signing his first professional contract at the age of 18 and making his professional debut with historic English club Leeds United.

Following a loan to Scunthorpe United, Ameobi went on to play for Doncaster Rovers (2008-09) and Forest Green Rovers FC (2009-10). He played in the Icelandic league with Bi/Bolungarvik in 2011, where he was named to the league’s Best XI for the season, and then UMF Grindavik in 2012. Ameobi followed his time in Iceland with a year in Finland with Vaasan Palloseura in 2013 which saw him help the club qualify for the UEFA Europa League with nine goals and four assists before signing with FC Edmonton.

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