# Seo-In Kim > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Seo-In_Kim > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Seo-In_Kim.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seo-In_Kim > Source revision: 1356865365 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|South Korean footballer}} {{family name hatnote|[Kim](/source/Kim_(Korean_surname))||lang=Korean}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Seo-In Kim | fullname = Seo-In Kim | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|04|18|df=yes}} | birth_place = [Seongnam](/source/Seongnam), [South Korea](/source/South_Korea) | height = 5 ft 8 in | position = [Attacking Midfielder](/source/Attacking_Midfielder) | currentclub = | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = 2010–2013 | youthclubs1 = [Sporting Kansas City](/source/Sporting_Kansas_City) | collegeyears1 = 2013–2015 | college1 = [Duke Blue Devils](/source/Duke_Blue_Devils_men's_soccer) | collegecaps1 = 37 | collegegoals1 = 2 | collegeyears2 = 2015–2017 | college2 = [UC Santa Barbara Gauchos](/source/UC_Santa_Barbara_Gauchos_men's_soccer) | collegecaps2 = 41 | collegegoals2 = 2 | years1 = 2018 | clubs1 = [SIMA Águilas](/source/SIMA_%C3%81guilas) | caps1 = 5 | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2018–2019 | clubs2 = [Qormi](/source/Qormi_F.C.) | caps2 = 12 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2019 | clubs3 = → [Zápy](/source/SK_Z%C3%A1py) (loan) | caps3 = 3 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2020 | clubs4 = [Oakland Roots](/source/Oakland_Roots_SC) | caps4 = 2 | goals4 = 1 | years5 = 2021–2022 | clubs5 = [Chicago House](/source/Chicago_House_AC) | caps5 = 15 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2023 | clubs6 = [Lexington SC](/source/Lexington_SC) | caps6 = 27 | goals6 = 1 | years7 = 2024–2025 | clubs7 = [Life Sihanoukville](/source/Life_FC) | caps7 = 28 | goals7 = 9 | years8 = 2025–2026 | clubs8 = [Phnom Penh Crown](/source/Phnom_Penh_Crown_FC) | caps8 = 0 | goals8 = 0 | club-update = 13:25, 30 May 2026 (UTC) }} '''Seo-In Kim''' (born 18 April 1995) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a [midfielder](/source/midfielder).{{cite web|url=https://cpl-cambodia.com/player/kim-seo-in|title=KIM SEO IN|website=cpl-cambodia.com|date=|accessdate= 5 March 2025}} ==Early life and education== Kim was born on April 18, 1995, in [Seongnam](/source/Seongnam), [South Korea](/source/South_Korea) to Brian Jin and Jennifer Sunhee Kim. Soon after, he and his family emigrated from Korea and settled in [Overland Park, Kansas](/source/Overland_Park%2C_Kansas). Seo-In Kim has one older brother who played soccer at the Division 1 collegiate level for the University of Tulsa and the United States Air Force Academy. ==Career== ===Youth career=== Seo-In Kim was a member of the [US Youth Soccer](/source/United_States_Youth_Soccer_Association) Olympic Development Program. He made appearances in the Region II team in 2008 and 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/1995_rosters__us_youth_soccer_odp_boys_thanksgiving_interregional/|title=1995 Rosters {{!}} US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional {{!}} US Youth Soccer|website=www.usyouthsoccer.org|language=en|access-date=2018-09-23}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/1995_rosters__2008_us_youth_soccer_odp_boys_thanksgiving_interregional/|title=1995 Rosters {{!}} 2008 US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional {{!}} US Youth Soccer|website=www.usyouthsoccer.org|language=en|access-date=2018-09-23}} In 2008, Seo-In Kim was invited to the [U14 US Men's National Team](/source/United_States_men's_national_soccer_team) camp in [Boston, Massachusetts](/source/Boston). Seo-In Kim played for [Blue Valley West High School](/source/Blue_Valley_West_High_School) in [Overland Park, Kansas](/source/Overland_Park%2C_Kansas). In his 3 active years, Seo-In Kim had a successful high school career. In his sophomore year, the Jaguars won the 2010 6A [Kansas State Championship](/source/Kansas_State_High_School_Activities_Association).https://district.bluevalleyk12.org/ParentsAndStudents/FormsAndDocsAthleticsActivities2/stateChampionships.pdf {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}{{Cite web| title=A Year Full of Activities KSHSAA 2010-2011 - Yearbook winners & records | url=http://www.kshsaa.org/Publications/Records.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121123940/http://www.kshsaa.org/Publications/Records.pdf | archive-date=2012-01-21}} At the time, ''Top Drawer Soccer'' ranked Kim #23 nationally. Starting his youth career with the Kansas City Legends Academy{{Cite web|title=Boys Alumni|url=https://www.kclegends.com/boys-alumni|access-date=2022-01-22|website=Kansas City Legends|language=en-US}} team, Kim was selected to play for the [Sporting Kansas City Academy](/source/Sporting_Kansas_City). During his time at the academy, He was frequently brought up to train with the [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer) first team and made three appearances with the MLS reserve team against [KC Brass](/source/Kansas_City_Brass), [Real Salt Lake](/source/Real_Salt_Lake), and [Chicago Fire](/source/Chicago_Fire_Soccer_Club). In 2011, he attended the U17 [Generations Adidas Cup](/source/Generation_Adidas_Cup). The following season, Kim was brought up to the U18 squad by head coach, [Paul Rideout](/source/Paul_Rideout), making him the youngest player rostered. In 2013, Sporting Kansas City nominated Seo-In Kim for the [US Soccer Federation](/source/United_States_Soccer_Federation)'s [Young Male Athlete of the Year Award](/source/U.S._Soccer_Athlete_of_the_Year). In his last season with Sporting, Seo-In started 20 matches and scored 3 goals. Kim was ranked #1 in Kansas and the [Midwest Region](/source/Midwestern_United_States). He was also ranked #63 nationally by [TopDrawerSoccer.com](/source/TopDrawerSoccer.com).{{Cite web|url=http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-soccer/2015-16/bios/kim_seo-in_us6l|title=Seo-In Kim|website=UC Santa Barbara|language=en|access-date=2018-09-23|archive-date=2018-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927035755/http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-soccer/2015-16/bios/kim_seo-in_us6l|url-status=dead}} ===Duke University=== At [Duke University](/source/Duke_University), Seo-In Kim made 37 appearances and 14 starts.{{Cite news|url=http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=208553963|title=Seo-In Kim Bio|work=goduke.com|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en}} Kim played in all 19 games his rookie season (2013) registering him 4 assists. In his sophomore season, Kim made 18 appearances and 5 starts earning him 2 goals and 1 assist. ===University of California, Santa Barbara=== Seo-In Kim transferred to [UCSB](/source/University_of_California%2C_Santa_Barbara) following his sophomore season at Duke University. In 2015, he ended his junior year with 22 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist. Highlighting his UCSB career, Kim scored a diving header against [Blue Green Rivals](/source/Blue%E2%80%93Green_Rivalry), [Cal Poly](/source/Cal_Poly_Mustangs_men's_soccer). Seo-In scored the opening goal against [Clemson](/source/Clemson_University) during the [2015 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament](/source/2015_NCAA_Division_I_Men's_Soccer_Tournament). Kim utilized a medical redshirt for the 2016 season due to an ACL tear. In 2017, he played his senior season appearing in all 19 matches.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-soccer/2017-18/bios/kim_seo-in_vjwt|title=Seo-In Kim|website=UC Santa Barbara|language=en|access-date=2018-09-23|archive-date=2018-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726000519/http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-soccer/2017-18/bios/kim_seo-in_vjwt|url-status=dead}} ===SIMA Águilas=== In 2018, Seo-In Kim briefly played for [SIMA Águilas](/source/SIMA_%C3%81guilas) in the [USL League 2](/source/USL_League_Two).{{Cite web|url=https://www.mvasima.com/stats/team_instance/3378827?mirror_id=3923388&subseason=482928&tab=team_instance_player_stats&tool=2951338|title=SIMA Aguilas – 2018 Regular Season – Statistics|website=www.mvasima.com|language=en-us|access-date=2018-09-23}} In his time there he played in 5 games and registered 1 goal. Kim was brought in by Michael Potempa in anticipation of [Orlando City B](/source/Orlando_City_B)'s return to [USL League 1](/source/USL_League_One). ===Qormi F.C.=== In July 2018, Kim signed for [Qormi F.C.](/source/Qormi_F.C.) of the [Maltese Premier League](/source/Maltese_Premier_League).{{Cite web |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2018/07/25/another-new-signing-for-qormi/ |title=Another new signing for Qormi |last=Busuttil |first=Antoine |date=July 25, 2018 |website=maltafootball.com |accessdate=May 21, 2019}} He started in 11 matches out of 12 appearances, one being in the [Maltese FA Trophy](/source/Maltese_FA_Trophy).{{citation needed|date=May 2019}} Kim was selected as Man of the Match during Week 1 and 8.{{citation needed|date=May 2019}} In January 2019, Qormi announced that Kim was not retained.{{Cite web |url=http://www.maltafootball.com/2019/01/11/qormi-fc-present-new-signings-2/ |title=Qormi FC Present New Signings |last=Busuttil |first=Antoine |date=January 11, 2019 |website=maltafootball.com |accessdate=May 21, 2019}} Kim requested for his release from Qormi FC and became a free agent on January 4, 2019.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}} ===SK Zápy=== Kim joined [Czech](/source/Czech_Republic) club [SK Zápy](/source/SK_Z%C3%A1py) in Spring 2019.{{Cite web |url=http://www.skzapy.cz/file/program-domazlice-jaro-2019-1554961550.pdf |title=SK Zápy – TJ Jiskra Domažlice |date=April 7, 2019 |website=[SK Zápy](/source/SK_Z%C3%A1py) |accessdate=May 21, 2019 |language=Czech}} ===Oakland Roots SC=== In July 2020, Kim signed with [Oakland Roots SC](/source/Oakland_Roots_SC) of the [National Independent Soccer Association](/source/National_Independent_Soccer_Association) ahead of the team's Fall 2020 season. ===Lexington SC=== On 23 January 2023, Kim signed with [Lexington SC](/source/Lexington_SC) of [USL League One](/source/USL_League_One) as part of the club's inaugural season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lexsporting.com/news/midfielder-seo-in-soso-kim-signs-with-lexington-sporting-club/|title=Midfielder Seo-in "Soso" Kim signs with Lexington Sporting Club|website=lexsporting.com|date=23 January 2023}} ===Life FC=== Kim signed with [Life FC](/source/Life_FC) of the [Cambodian Premier League](/source/Cambodian_Premier_League) in July 2024.{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/lifefc_shv/p/C91brKgJZPh/ |title=សូមស្វាគមន៍ Seo-in Kim មកកាន់ Life Football Club! |date=25 July 2024 |website=instagram.com |access-date=December 2, 2024}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{Soccerway}} * [https://cpl-cambodia.com/player/kim-seo-in Seo-In Kim] at the [Cambodian Premier League](/source/Cambodian_Premier_League) * [http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-soccer/2017-18/bios/kim_seo-in_vjwt UC Santa Barbara player profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726000519/http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-soccer/2017-18/bios/kim_seo-in_vjwt |date=2018-07-26 }} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Seo-In}} Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer players Category:USL League Two players Category:National Independent Soccer Association players Category:SIMA Águilas players Category:Maltese Premier League players Category:Qormi F.C. players Category:Oakland Roots SC players Category:American men's soccer players Category:Soccer players from Overland Park, Kansas Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Cambodia Category:Cambodian Premier League players Category:South Korean expatriate sportspeople in Cambodia Category:21st-century American sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Seo-In Kim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seo-In_Kim) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seo-In_Kim?action=history)). 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