Aaron Kovar


Aaron Kovar is a retired American professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.

Career

Early career

Kovar was part of Emerald City FC from 2009-2010, and then the Seattle Sounders FC Academy between 2010 and 2012, before moving to Stanford University, where he played college soccer for two years. In 2013, Kovar also appeared for Seattle Sounders FC U-23 in the USL PDL.

Seattle Sounders FC

On January 9, 2014 it was announced that Kovar, along with fellow academy teammate Sean Okoli, had signed a professional contract with the Seattle Sounders FC through the Homegrown Player Rule.
Kovar was loaned to USL Pro club Orange County Blues on June 10, 2014.
In January 2017, Kovar went on trial at English side Coventry City.

Los Angeles FC

On January 23, 2018, Kovar was loaned by Seattle to MLS expansion side Los Angeles FC for the 2018 season. On May 22, 2018, he scored his first goal for the club in a friendly against Borussia Dortmund in the 77th minute.

Personal life

Kovar is of Irish descent, and holds an Irish passport.