Chris Korb

Chris Korb

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Korb
Date of birth	October 8, 1987 (1987-10-08) (age 24)
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	12	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 30, 2011. † 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 biceps 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.^[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

See also

• List of current MLS players

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Chris Korb". University of Akron. http://www.gozips.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=47179&SPID=4334&DB_OEM_ID=10800&ATCLID=1139390&Q_SEASON=2010. Retrieved 29 January 2011. 
2. ^ 2009 Cleveland Internationals roster
3. ^ 2008 Cleveland Internationals roster
4. ^ 2007 Cleveland Internationals roster
5. ^ 2006 Cleveland Internationals roster
6. ^ "MLS SuperDraft Selections". Associated Press. http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/mls/story/Major-League-Soccer-Draft-Selections-98246218. Retrieved 29 January 2011. 
7. ^ http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/03/dc-united-signs-defender-chris-korb
8. ^ Revolution hold back United in whistle-filled affair

External links

• MLS player profile
• Akron profile

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Name	Korb, Chris
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Date of birth	October 8, 1987
Place of birth	Gates Mills, Ohio, United States
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