Sporting Kansas City announced that they have signed Ike Opara to a new contract through 2017 with team options for 2018 and 2019.
Opara has been one of the best defenders for the club when he has played but has had trouble staying healthy. In both 2014 and 2015 Opara’s season was cut short with injuries but he keeps coming back. 2016 was Ike’s best year for league appearances with 25, almost equal to the previous three years combined.
"Kansas City has been my home for the past four years and I'm excited to return for another season," Opara said via press release.