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Out of contract following 2019 season.
Amarikwa is a physically gifted forward. Despite standing at just 5-foot-9, he fulfills many of the functions of a traditional target man, using his strength and balance to hold up the ball while drawing defenders to him and opening up space for his fellow attackers.
COLLEGE: Appeared in 77 games and scored 31 goals in four years with UC Davis. As a senior in 2008, led team to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Finished as the conference leader in goals scored (15) and was second in points (31). Earned second-team All-America and first-team All-Far West Region accolades from the NSCAA.
NOTES: Selected No. 32 overall in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by the Earthquakes.