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Lawrence Olum (born 10 July 1984) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder.[1]

Career

College and amateur

Olum spent four years playing college soccer at Missouri Baptist University, earning NAIA honorable mention All-America honors three times.[2]

After graduating, Olum spent the 2006 season with the St. Louis Lions of the USL Premier Development League, scoring 9 goals in 16 games.[2]

Professional

Olum turned professional with the Portland Timbers of the USL First Division in 2007, before moving to the Minnesota Thunder in March 2009.[3] He later played for the Austin Aztex and Orlando City, before moving to Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer in September 2011.[4]

Olum moved to Kedah FA in the Malaysia Premier League ahead of the 2015 season.[5] After one season abroad, he re-signed with Sporting Kansas City in December 2015.[6]

On 3 February 2017, Olum was traded to Portland Timbers, now of MLS, in exchange for $50,000 in general allocation money and a first-round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.[7] Olum was released by Portland on 10 December 2018.[8]

On 15 March 2019, Olum was signed by Minnesota United FC.[9]

On 16 January 2020, Olum was signed by Miami FC ahead of their first season in the USL Championship.[10]

International career

Olum was the subject of interest from the Kenyan national team in November 2009.[11] He was called up to the Kenya national team in November 2012 for the 2012 CECAFA Cup.[12]

Olum made his international debut in a 1–0 victory over Comoros in May 2014.[13]

References

  1. ^ Lawrence Olum at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  2. ^ a b Steve Brandon (10 April 2007). "Creative player trades dirt for turf". Portland Tribune.
  3. ^ "Thunder add Portland's Olum". United Soccer Leagues. 4 March 2009. Archived from the original on 19 September 2011.
  4. ^ Josh Whisenhunt (15 September 2011). "Sporting KC signs defender Lawrence Olum". Sporting Kansas City.
  5. ^ Sundaresan, Keeshaanan (26 November 2014). "Kedah sign Lawrence Olum from Sporting KC - FourthOfficial.com". FourthOfficial.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Sporting KC re-signs Seth Sinovic and Jon Kempin, adds Lawrence Olum".
  7. ^ "Portland Timbers acquire defensive midfielder/central defender Lawrence Olum from Sporting Kansas City | Portland Timbers".
  8. ^ "Portland Timbers announce roster status ahead of 2019 season | Portland Timbers".
  9. ^ "MNUFC Signs Lawrence Olum". Minnesota United FC. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  10. ^ "EXPERIENCED DEFENDER LAWRENCE OLUM JOINS THE MIAMI FC". Miami FC. Miami FC. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  11. ^ Patrick Korir (23 November 2009). "Olum caught off guard by Stars call up". Futaa.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  12. ^ "Kenya Coach Henri Michel announces CECAFA squad". kawowo.com. 17 November 2012. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  13. ^ "Lawrence Olum makes competitive debut for Kenya | Sporting Kansas City".

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