Olawale Adelusimi (born April 1, 1983) is a Nigerian soccer defender who played for

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in the USSF Second Division.

Career

College and amateur

Adelusimi came from his native Nigeria to the United States in 2002. He played two years of

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at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in

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, where he was twice selected to the All-ACCAC 1st Team, twice selected to the All-West Region I 1st Team and was a 2004 All-American Honorable Mention Selection. He transferred to

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in his junior year, and helped them the Southwest Soccer Conference championship. During his college years he also played with

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in the

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, and was part of the Chill squad which won the 2008 PDL championship title.

Professional

Adelusimi signed with

in 2009, and made his professional debut on May 15, 2009 in a game against

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. Crystal Palace Baltimore released him during the 2010 pre-season.Nine Stay, But 11 Cut By Crystal Palace Baltimore
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Honors

Thunder Bay Chill

Champions (1): 2008

References

External links

Crystal Palace Baltimore player profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Adelusimi, Olawale 1983 births Living people Nigerian footballers Yoruba sportspeople Crystal Palace Baltimore players Thunder Bay Chill players USL League Two players USL Second Division players Nigerian expatriate footballers Association football defenders People from Ondo City Nigerian expatriate sportspeople in the United States