Lee Kouadio-Tobey

Lee Kouadio (born October 27, 1987) is an Ivorian former footballer who played for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Second Division.

Career

College and amateur Kouadio-Tobey moved from his native Côte d'Ivoire to the United States as a teenager, settling in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania. He played four years of college soccer at the University of Vermont, where he was named America East Striker of the Year and Rookie of the Year in his freshman year.

During his college years he also played with the Cape Cod Crusaders in the USL Premier Development League.

Professional After briefly trialling with the Philadelphia Union and the NSC Minnesota Stars during the early part of 2010, during which he played in several pre-season scrimmages, Kouadio-Tobey signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Second Division. He made his professional debut on May 14, 2010 in a game against the Charlotte Eagles. In 2013, Kouadio spent the season with Apollon Kalamarias, making six appearances.

Managerial career In 2016, Kouadio joined the coaching staff at Central Arkansas as an assistant coach.

Personal Kouadio-Tobey became a naturalized United States citizen on September 17, 2009.