Chris Donovan (soccer) explained

Chris Donovan
Fullname:Christopher David Donovan[1]
Birth Date:8 August 2000
Birth Place:Paoli, Pennsylvania, United States
Height:1.83m (06feet)[2]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Philadelphia Union
Clubnumber:25
Collegeyears1:2018–2021
College1:Drexel Dragons
Collegecaps1:60
Collegegoals1:30
Years1:2019–2021
Clubs1:West Chester United
Caps1:11
Goals1:8
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Philadelphia Union II
Caps2:32
Goals2:14
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Philadelphia Union
Caps3:24
Goals3:1
Club-Update:November 17, 2023

Christopher David Donovan (born August 8, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.

Career

High school

Donovan was named Gatorade Player of the Year in Pennsylvania in 2018. Previously, Donovan had played four years of varsity soccer at Conestoga High School, where he was a three-time First Team All-Main Line player, leading Conestoga to a Central League championship in each of his last three seasons, and was named the league's MVP as a senior. Donovan was also a two-time state champion in 2016 and 2017. He led the team in scoring in each of his final three years, scoring 56 goals as a senior in 2017, which earned him First Team All-State and All-American honors as a senior, and was named the Philadelphia Daily News Local Player of the Year.[3] [4] [5]

College

In 2018, Donovan attended Drexel University to play college soccer. In four seasons with the Dragons, Donovan made 60 appearances, scoring 30 goals and tallying 13 assists. He also earned numerous accolades his senior year, including the Philadelphia Inquirer Men's Soccer Performer of the Year, Chris Jones Philly Soccer Six Player of the Year, Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year, and the United Soccer Coaches Atlantic Region First Team.[3]

While in college, Donovan also played with West Chester United. He made two regular season appearances and one play-off appearance for the team during their 2019 season in the NPSL, scoring three goals.[6] In 2020 West Chester moved to the USL League Two, but the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He made nine appearances for the club in 2021, scoring six goals and adding three assists.[7]

Professional

On January 11, 2022, Donovan was drafted 68th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Columbus Crew.[8] [9] He was let go by Columbus during their preseason. He subsequently signed with MLS Next Pro side Philadelphia Union II on February 1, 2022, ahead of the league's inaugural season.[10] [11] On June 17, 2022, Donovan was signed by Philadelphia Union, and joined the club's Major League Soccer roster.[12] Philadelphia sent Chicago Fire FC $50,000 of General Allocation Money to move up to the top spot of the MLS Waiver Order to select him.[13]

Honors

Philadelphia Union

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup – Club roster: Philadelphia Union (USA) . . 21 . January 30, 2024 . January 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Chris Donovan . Philadelphia Union . 23 August 2022 . August 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220823181141/https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/players/chris-donovan-x9988/ . dead .
  3. Web site: Chris Donovan - 2021 - Men's Soccer. Drexel University Athletics.
  4. Web site: From Conestoga to Union debut, Chris Donovan gets past being 'a little nervy'. June 22, 2022.
  5. Web site: Chris Donovan 2017 - 2018 PENNSYLVANIA BOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR. playeroftheyear.gatorade.com.
  6. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  7. Web site: West Chester United SC | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  8. Web site: Columbus Crew Selects Four Players In MLS SuperDraft 2022 | Columbus Crew. ColumbusCrew.com.
  9. Web site: Drexel's Chris Donovan Selected by Columbus Crew in MLS SuperDraft. Miles. McQuiggan. caasports.com.
  10. Web site: Chris Donovan signed to Philadelphia Union II contract. Matthew. Ralph. February 1, 2022. Brotherly Game.
  11. Web site: Christopher Donovan | MLSsoccer.com. Philadelphia. Union. Philadelphia Union.
  12. Web site: Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Chris Donovan. Philadelphia. Union. Philadelphia Union.
  13. Web site: Philadelphia Union sign forward Chris Donovan off waivers | MLSSoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  14. Web site: Sigal . Jonathan . 5 November 2022 . Hollywood ending! LAFC win legendary MLS Cup 2022 over Philadelphia Union . 27 April 2023 . Major League Soccer.