Bouna Coundoul

Personal information
Full name	Bouna Coundoul
Date of birth	March 4, 1982 (1982-03-04) (age 27)
Place of birth	Dakar, Senegal
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club	New York Red Bulls
Number	24
Youth career
2002–2004	Albany Great Danes
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2005–2008	Colorado Rapids	52	(0)
2009–	New York Red Bulls	8	(0)
National team‡
2007–	Senegal	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 October, 2009. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18 October, 2008

Bouna Coundoul (born March 4, 1982 in Dakar) is a Senegalese soccer player who currently plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer, and for the Senegal national football team.

[edit] Career

[edit] College

Coundoul attended and played for the University at Albany, SUNY where he received the All-New York City Goalkeeper of the Year award. Prior to attending College at the University of Albany, he was a standout goalkeeper at soccer powerhouse Martin L King Jr. High School in New York City.

[edit] Professional

In 2005, Coundoul signed with the Colorado Rapids, making his MLS debut on May 13 as a substitute for injured starter Joe Cannon in the 10th minute. He then earned his first professional start and shutout the next game, in a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on May 20.

In the first game of the 2007 MLS season, at which he arrived wearing traditional Senegalese garb, he contributed to the 2-1 victory over DC United with a diving stop in the last minute.

In an interview last year, he created his trademark phrase, "Bouna Time!" which has grown and spread as a chant in the supporters' sections as well as being promoted by the team.^[1]

In January 2009, Coundoul failed to agree terms on a new contract with the Rapids and was released. Coundoul appeared in 52 league matches during his career with Colorado, posting 16 shutouts and a 1.16 goals against average. On June 29, 2009 Bouna signed with the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer.He made his debut for the Red Bulls on July 25th, in an away match against his former club Colorado, where they were routed 4-0.

[edit] International

For his performances during the 2007 MLS season, Coundoul was awarded a call-up to the Senegal national football team. On November 23, 2007, he was named to the Senegalese roster for the African Cup of Nations. He was capped in their final game against South Africa after regular goalkeeper Tony Sylva broke curfew and was suspended from the team. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Coundoul making several strong saves.

[edit] See also

• List of current MLS players

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• MLS player profile

v • d • e Senegal squad – 2008 Africa Cup of Nations 1 Sylva • 2 Sonko • 3 N'Daw • 4 Sarr • 5 Diawara • 6 Faye • 7 Camara • 8 Niang • 9 Gueye • 10 N'Doye • 11 Diouf • 12 Bayal Sall • 13 Diatta • 14 Papa Waigo • 15 Kamara • 16 C. N'Diaye • 17 Sougou • 18 Mendy • 19 Bouba Diop • 20 Faye • 21 Beye • 22 Ba • 23 Coundoul • Coach: L. N'Diaye

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