Cody Arnoux

Professional soccer player

What is Cody Arnoux known for?

Born in Stony Brook, New York on April 13, 1988, Cody Charles Arnoux stands out as a talented professional soccer player. Over the years, he has played for several clubs with a commendable performance record. His soccer career started at a young age, playing for his team at New Hanover High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, before moving on to shine at Wake Forest University from 2006 to 2008. Here, he made an impressive 64 appearances and scored an impressive 33 goals.

Arnoux got his first professional break playing for the Carolina Dynamo, scoring 14 goals in 16 appearances. He went on to have stints with numerous clubs including Everton, Vancouver Whitecaps, Real Salt Lake, and the Wilmington Hammerheads. Despite not recording any goals with Everton, he was able to score for the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Wilmington Hammerheads, where he netted 1 and 7 goals respectively.

Beyond playing for clubs, Arnoux also represented his country. In 2003, he was called up to play for the United States U15 team, and later in 2006, Arnoux played for the United States U18 team. This cemented his position as a mainstay in the country's soccer landscape.

Overcoming obstacles and defying odds has been part of his journey. For instance, he had his contract with the Whitecaps rejected by the Major League Soccer (MLS), who felt that both parties attempted to bypass the draft process. However, he quickly bounced back, getting signed with Major League Soccer the day after he was released, and was later assigned to Real Salt Lake in a lottery draft. Regardless of the challenges, Arnoux's contribution to the game remains undeniable.

Find out more about his football career from external resources such as his Transfermarkt profile or get a glimpse into his performance stats on the MLS Soccer Website.