Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City have announced that forward C.J. Sapong has signed a new contract with the club.
Per club policy, terms of the agreement will not be disclosed.
"I’m definitely very excited to sign an extension with Sporting Kansas City,†said Sapong.
"It’s an amazing feeling, because I feel like I progressed so much this past year and I feel like I can progress even more. We have an amazing situation in Kansas City from the ownership to staff to players to fans. It’s truly amazing to be a part of it all."
“C.J. Sapong was yet another one of our current nucleus of players that we prioritized offering a new contract to this off-season,†Manager Peter Vermes said.
"His work ethic and willingness to learn is unsurpassed as is his commitment to this organization and city. We look forward to C.J.’s progression with Sporting Kansas City."
Sapong, 23, earned MLS Rookie of the Year honors in 2011 after recording six goals and five assists in MLS competition.
Taken in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft with the 10th overall pick, the James Madison University product was the only Sporting KC player to appear in all 34 regular season matches last year.
In December, Sapong received his first invite to a U.S. Men’s National Team training camp and earned his first two international appearances in victories against Venezuela and Panama earlier this year.