Luka Prpa (born July 27, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for USL Championship side Hartford Athletic.
![]() Prpa with Hartford Athletic in 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1998-07-27) July 27, 1998 (age 24) | ||
Place of birth | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Hartford Athletic | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
Chicago Magic PSG | |||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2019 | Marquette Golden Eagles | 66 | (18) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | OKC Energy U23 | 7 | (1) |
2018 | Chicago FC United | 1 | (0) |
2020 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 10 | (2) |
2021– | Hartford Athletic | 45 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 17, 2022 |
Prpa played four years of college soccer at Marquette University between 2016 and 2019, making 66 appearances, scoring 18 goals and tallying 21 assists.[1]
While at college, Prpa appeared for USL PDL sides OKC Energy U23 and Chicago FC United.[2]
On January 9, 2020, Prpa was selected 34th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo.[3]
On February 27, 2020, Prpa signed for Houston's USL Championship affiliate side Rio Grande Valley FC.[4] He made his professional debut on March 8, 2020, starting in a 1–5 loss to LA Galaxy II, scoring RGVFC's lone goal.[5] Following their 2020 season, Rio Grande Valley opted to decline their contract option on Prpa.[6]
Prpa moved to USL Championship side Hartford Athletic on February 15, 2021.[7]
Prpa is the cousin of fellow professional soccer player Andrija Novakovich.[1]
Hartford Athletic – current squad | |
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