Prior to playing professionally, Kodelja played in the Pacific Coast Soccer League, playing at least the 1969–70 season with Columbus F.C. In 1974, he signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the team's inaugural season in the league.
Prior to his professional career, Kodelja played in the Pacific Coast Soccer League with Columbus F.C. He later joined the Vancouver Whitecaps during their first year in the league.