Player Details

Name

C.J. Sapong

Pronunciation

sah-PONG

Height

6' 1"

Weight

185 lbs

Date of Birth

12.27.1988 (35)

Birthplace

Manassas, USA

Position

Forward

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Footedness

Right

Roster Category

Senior
Latest News
Latest News
No. 9 solution? CJ Sapong shines in Toronto FC debut after deadline day trade

No. 9 solution? CJ Sapong shines in Toronto FC debut after deadline day trade

As far as first impressions go, it’s tough to make a better one than C.J. Sapong did in his Toronto FC debut Saturday night.
Toronto FC get CJ Sapong from Nashville SC in trade for Lukas MacNaughton
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Toronto FC get CJ Sapong from Nashville SC in trade for Lukas MacNaughton
14 MLS players who need a much-improved 2023 season

14 MLS players who need a much-improved 2023 season
Team of the Week presented by Audi: DP forwards, Argentine playmakers shine in Week 13

Team of the Week presented by Audi: DP forwards, Argentine playmakers shine in Week 13
Saturday takeaways: What we learned from Week 15's action
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Saturday takeaways: What we learned from Week 15's action
Nashville SC sign free agent forward CJ Sapong

Nashville SC sign free agent forward CJ Sapong
Latest Video
Latest Video
Goal: CJ Sapong vs. NYC, 46'
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Goal: CJ Sapong vs. NYC, 46'
HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Minnesota United FC | August 14, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Minnesota United FC | August 14, 2022
HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | July 30, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | July 30, 2022
HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles Football Club | July 17, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Los Angeles Football Club | July 17, 2022
PENALTY FOUL: Ilie Sánchez, LAFC - 41st minute
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PENALTY FOUL: Ilie Sánchez, LAFC - 41st minute
HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. San Jose Earthquakes | June 11, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. San Jose Earthquakes | June 11, 2022
Career Summary

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CJ Sapong enters year number three for Nashville SC and thirteenth season in MLS. Last season, Sapong scored five goals and added five assists. He also scored the equalizing goal in stoppage time of a 3-2 U.S. Open Cup win over Atlanta United FC in May 2022. In 2021, Sapong scored 12 goals, which marked the third time in his career he reached the double-digit goal mark. Sapong has made 342 MLS appearances, registering 23,943 minutes and 88 goals in his career.

PERSONAL

Follow him on Instagram @cjsapong and Twitter @BigAfrika88.