Chris Korb
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Korb | ||
| Date of birth | October 8, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Gates Mills, Ohio, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | D.C. United | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006 | Xavier Musketeers | ||
| 2007–2010 | Akron Zips | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2009 | Cleveland Internationals | 32 | (1) |
| 2011– | D.C. United | 50 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 28, 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Chris Korb (born October 8, 1987 in Gates Mills, Ohio) is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.
Career
Youth
While playing for University School, his highschool, up until 2006, he was named all Ohio and team captain. One of the best players to come out of University School and the whole of Northeastern Ohio.[citation needed] Korb started his collegiate career at Xavier University in 2006, appearing in 18 games, with 15 starts, and totaling two assists.[1] After the 2006 season, Korb transferred to the University of Akron. After sitting out the 2007 season with a quad injury, Korb started all the games Akron played from 2008 through 2010.[1] He was a member of the Akron team that won the 2010 College Cup.
During his college years Korb also played four campaigns in the USL Premier Development League for Cleveland Internationals.[2][3][4][5]
Professional
Korb was chosen in the second round, 31st overall, of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United.[6] He signed a contract with the club on March 1, 2011,[7] and made his professional debut on March 26 in a 2-1 loss to New England Revolution[8]
Honors
University of Akron
- NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship (1): 2010
DC United
See also
- List of current MLS players
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chris Korb". University of Akron. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ↑ 2009 Cleveland Internationals roster
- ↑ 2008 Cleveland Internationals roster
- ↑ 2007 Cleveland Internationals roster
- ↑ 2006 Cleveland Internationals roster
- ↑ "MLS SuperDraft Selections". Associated Press. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- ↑ http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/03/dc-united-signs-defender-chris-korb
- ↑ Revolution hold back United in whistle-filled affair
External links
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