Talk:Edward Opoku

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Review: February 23, 2019. (Reviewed version).

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GA Review

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Reviewer: MWright96 (talk · contribs) 10:17, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Shall review this article. MWright96 (talk) 10:17, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

It is reasonably well written.
a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):
It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects): b (focused):
It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias:
It is stable.
No edit wars, etc.:
It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
Overall:
Pass/Fail:

Early life

wikilink scholarship to Athletic scholarship

Done

"was a Western New England Prep School All-Select honoree all four years in high school" - in all

Done, changed to "was a Western New England Prep School All-Select honoree in all four years of high school".

"and was named as the co-MVP" - co-Most valuable player

Done

Wikilink recruiting class to College recruiting

Done

College and amateur

"As a sophomore, Opoku found his stride," - avoid idioms per MOS:IDIOM

Done, changed to "As a sophomore, Opoku netted six goals in 18 appearances for the Cavaliers."

Wikilink the first mention of assist to Assist (football) for non-soccer readers

Done, linked in "after finishing the season with two goals and three assists."

"Opoku was named to the All-ACC Second Team at the end of the season." - season's end

Done

"He capped the season with his third consecutive all-conference nod," - acknowledgement

Done, changed to "He capped the season with his third consecutive all-conference honour".

"Opoku departed Virginia following the year, ending his collegiate career with 16 goals in 56 appearances for the Cavaliers." - this sentence requires a citation to a reliable source

Done, linked to his Virginia profile.

AC Connecticut

Wikilink yellow card to Fouls and misconduct (association football)#Yellow card (caution)

Done

"joining up with the club for the 2017 PDL season." - joining the club is sufficient

Done

"Opoku went on to appear four times on the year," - during

Done

"Opoku scored once in four total appearances on the year, and concluded his two seasons with the club having played eight times and scored once." - need to be cited to a reliable source

Done, linked to his PDL profile

Columbus Crew AC

"the first Generation Adidas player drafted by Columbus since Dilly Duka in 2010." - that statement needs to be supported by a reliable source

Done, moved the Massive Report reference to the end of the sentence since the ref covers that statement.

"beginning a stretch in which he appeared in four consecutive matches, and concluded the season with six appearances in all competitions." - another reliable source is needed here

Done, linked to his Columbus profile.

That's all from my perspective. On hold for the time being. MWright96 (talk) 13:02, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@MWright96: I believe I've just about covered everything you've brought up, let me know if any of my changes still ned a bit of adjustment. Otherwise, thanks for the review (the second you've done for one of my nominations, I believe!) 21.colinthompson (talk) 23:17, 22 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

@21.colinthompson: Nothing else I could find so am now able to promote this article to GA status. MWright96 (talk) 11:55, 23 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]