Acquired: Signed to developmental roster on 9/15/06

Technically sound and tough, Oka has a big upside to his already well-developed game … primarily a right-sided player, Oka can slot in comfortably both in the midfield or right back.

2006: After signing with the Revs in mid-September, did not appear in any first-team games or Reserve Division contests.

Before MLS: Before coming to America, played for Stade d'Abidjan, Stella Club d'Adjame and Africa Sports National of the Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division.

Ivory Coast National Team: A former member of the Ivory Coast's Under-17 and Under-20 Youth National Teams.

Quick Kicks: Son of Eugene and Odette Oka … has two brothers - Gilles and Noel - and one sister - Clarisse … his cousin Elie Kroupi plays for AS Nancy Lorraine in the French Ligue 1 … his favorite soccer team is AC Milan … enjoys listening to music in his spare time, specifically French and Italian music, reggae, R&B and soul … his favorite musical artist is R Kelly … his favorite food is pasta … his favorite movie is Braveheart.