Kodai Iida returning in 2021

A fan favorite from the Oklahoma City Energy's 2020 campaign will return to Taft Stadium this season.

Kodai Iida has re-signed with the Energy, the club announce on Twitter.

Iida, the club's first Asian-born signing, logged 139 minutes across seven appearances last season.

Brought in as an attacking option, Iida was a versatile piece for head coach John Pascarella, playing a variety of positions across the back line and attack.

Iida is the 15th member of the roster to be announced thus far.