| Chris “Thor” Roner | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1980 San Francisco, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley |
Chris Roner (born March 4, 1980), who goes by his middle name Thor, is a former American soccer player. He played for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer. His brother, Erik Roner is a professional skier and base jumper who stars in the Nitro Circus series on MTV.[1]
Thor Roner (pronounced "Ron-ear") played four years of college soccer at University of California, Berkeley where he was Team Captain, First Team Pac 10 and MVP his final three years.[2] He was selected 33rd overall by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft.[3] As a rookie, Chris saw significant playing time. The following year, in 2003, he was instrumental in helping the Quakes win the MLS Cup despite a bad game in the final. In the quarterfinals against the Los Angeles Galaxy, Roner scored the tying goal in the 90th minute, capping the “greatest comeback game” in MLS history.[4]
After the 2003 championship, Roner underwent a routine arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle, but the cartilage damage was so severe that it ended his soccer career very early.[5]