Drew Conner Explained

Drew Conner
Fullname:Andrew Benjamin Conner
Birth Date:18 February 1994
Birth Place:Cary, Illinois, United States
Height:1.8m (05.9feet)
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2008–2012
Youthclubs1:Chicago Fire
Collegeyears1:2012–2015
College1:Wisconsin Badgers
Collegecaps1:73
Collegegoals1:6
Years1:2012–2015
Clubs1:Chicago Fire U-23
Caps1:17
Goals1:3
Years2:2016–2018
Clubs2:Chicago Fire
Caps2:32
Goals2:0
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Saint Louis FC (loan)
Caps3:12
Goals3:0
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Znojmo
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2019–2020
Clubs5:Indy Eleven
Caps5:28
Goals5:3
Years6:2021
Clubs6:Chicago House
Caps6:17
Goals6:1
Years7:2022
Clubs7:Forward Madison
Caps7:18
Goals7:0
Club-Update:October 16, 2022

Drew Conner (born February 18, 1994) is a former American professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.

Career

Youth and college

Conner 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

On 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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drew Conner - 2014. Wisconsin Badgers.
  2. Web site: Drew Conner. Chicago Fire.
  3. Web site: Chicago Fire Soccer Club Signs Calistri, Conner as Homegrown Players . Chicago Fire.
  4. Web site: Chicago Fire Loan Drew Conner and Patrick Doody to USL Affiliate Saint Louis FC . Chicago Fire.
  5. Web site: PREVIEW: Saint Louis FC Looking For First Win Against OC Blues Saturday . Saint Louis FC . 2016-04-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160416080222/http://www.saintlouisfc.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160401ebs5kp . 2016-04-16 . dead . "...Tyler David and Chicago Fire loanee Drew Conner were subbed on in the second half against RSL to make their debuts..."
  6. Web site: Chicago Fire Soccer Club Exercises Contract Options on Six Players. Chicago-Fire.com. 2018-11-26.
  7. Web site: Chicago House AC Inks First Player In Club History . Chicago House AC . 13 May 2021 . en . 13 May 2021.
  8. Web site: Forward Madison Sign Former UW-Madison Midfielder Drew Conner. USLLeagueOne com Staff. March 1, 2022. USL League One.