Published: June 23, 2025
CONGO TOWN — Liberian-born forward Trokon A. Soclo Jr. has expressed his strong desire to represent the Lone Star, saying he is ready and willing to don the national colors if given the opportunity.
In a live interview on Freedom FM Sports on Saturday, June 21, Soclo, 21, declared: “I am a highly motivated, disciplined, and intelligent young Liberian who is willing to represent my country when the opportunity is given.”
Soclo currently plays for Med City FC in Rochester, Minnesota, where he enjoyed a breakout season in the National Premier Soccer League. He scored 11 goals and provided six assists in 25 appearances, helping keep his club competitive in the Midwest Region North Conference A.
Born Sept. 22, 2003, in Monrovia, Soclo began his football journey on local pitches before relocating to the United States at age 19 in pursuit of both academic and athletic opportunities. He had a brief stint with F.C. Malaga City, a development-focused side, before returning to Med City FC, where he has emerged as a key attacking threat.
Known for his technical ability, pace, and eye for goal, Soclo has earned praise from coaches and fans alike. But it’s his public expression of commitment to Liberia that has captured the attention of the football community.
Callers who followed the Freedom FM broadcast lauded Soclo’s patriotism and urged the Liberia Football Association (LFA) to cast a wider scouting net among diaspora players.
“This is the time for the LFA to look outside for more of our citizens who are willing to play and sacrifice for the national team,” one caller said. “And to Trokon, thanks for the expression to represent Liberia.”
Listeners also commended the young forward for staying connected to his homeland, despite building his life in what they described as “a land of opportunity and prosperity.”
Soclo’s remarks come amid increasing calls for the LFA to overhaul the national squad by integrating players with international experience. Liberia has struggled in recent qualifiers, and many supporters believe tapping into the diaspora talent pool could be crucial to rebuilding a competitive Lone Star team.
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