Drew Conner (born February 18, 1994) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.
 Conner with Chicago Fire in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Benjamin Conner | ||
| Date of birth | February 18, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Cary, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Chicago Fire | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Wisconsin Badgers | 73 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Chicago Fire U-23 | 17 | (3) |
| 2016–2018 | Chicago Fire | 32 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Saint Louis FC (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2019 | Znojmo | 8 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Indy Eleven | 28 | (3) |
| 2021 | Chicago House | 17 | (1) |
| 2022 | Forward Madison | 18 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022 | |||
Career
editYouth and college
editConner was a member of the Chicago Fire Academy for five seasons before spending his college career at the University of Wisconsin.[1]
Conner also played in the Premier Development League for Chicago Fire U-23.[2]
Professional
editOn December 17, 2015, Conner signed a homegrown player contract with the Chicago Fire.[3]
Conner was loaned to Chicago's United Soccer League affiliate Saint Louis FC on March 25, 2016.[4] He made his debut with the club just one day later, appearing as a substitute in a match against the Real Monarchs.
In 2017, Conner impressed in the preseason. He made his MLS debut on Saturday, March 4 in Columbus, coming on in the 95th minute of extra time as an injury replacement for John Goosens. He came on as a substitute against Atlanta United on Saturday March, 18th.[5]
Connor was released by Chicago at the end of their 2018 season.[6]
After a two-season stint at USL Championship side Indy Eleven, Conner signed for Chicago House AC, becoming the first player in their history.[7] He was named captain of the team and scored on his debut, netting a penalty in a 3–2 loss to Detroit City FC.
Conner played an instrumental role in the House's inaugural season, making 17 appearances in total and recording three assists. He announced his departure from the club on February 22, 2022.
On March 1, 2022, Conner signed with USL League One side Forward Madison.[8]
Conner announced his retirement from professional soccer on April 2, 2023, on his Instagram account.
References
edit- ^ "Drew Conner - 2014". Wisconsin Badgers.
- ^ "Drew Conner". Chicago Fire.
- ^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Signs Calistri, Conner as Homegrown Players". Chicago Fire.
- ^ "Chicago Fire Loan Drew Conner and Patrick Doody to USL Affiliate Saint Louis FC". Chicago Fire.
- ^ "PREVIEW: Saint Louis FC Looking For First Win Against OC Blues Saturday". Saint Louis FC. Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-04-02. "...Tyler David and Chicago Fire loanee Drew Conner were subbed on in the second half against RSL to make their debuts..."
- ^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Exercises Contract Options on Six Players". Chicago-Fire.com. Retrieved 2018-11-26.
- ^ "Chicago House AC Inks First Player In Club History". Chicago House AC. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (March 1, 2022). "Forward Madison Sign Former UW-Madison Midfielder Drew Conner". USL League One.
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