Christopher Korb (born October 8, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.[1]
 Korb at the 2011 MLS SuperDraft | |||
| 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) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2006 | Internationals SC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 | Xavier Musketeers | 18 | (0) |
| 2007–2010 | Akron Zips | 73 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2009 | Cleveland Internationals | 32 | (1) |
| 2011–2017 | D.C. United | 121 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Richmond Kickers (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 154 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Korb was born on October 8, 1987, in Ohio to Rozann and Kenneth Korb.[2] His dad coached his first soccer team.[3]
Career
Youth
While playing for the University School, Korb was named Team MVP in 2005 and All-Ohio honoree and also served as team captain. He began his collegiate career at Xavier University in 2006 and appeared in 18 games with 18 starts and 2 assists.[2] He transferred to the University of Akron following the 2006–07 season and sat out for a portion of the 2007–08 season with a quad injury. As a redshirt sophomore, he played all 23 games and scored his first career goal against Hartwick College during the MAC semifinals in November.[2] As a junior, he started all 25 games and was named to the Mid-American Conference First Team.[4] He played his final year of soccer at University of Akron in 2010, was named to the All-MAC Second Team, and started on the team that won the 2010 Men's Division 1 National Championship .[5][6]
During his college years, Korb also played four campaigns with the USL Premier Development League for the Cleveland Internationals.[7][8][9][10]
Professional
Korb was chosen in the second round, 31st overall, of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United.[11] He signed a contract with the club on March 1, 2011,[12] and made his professional debut on March 26 in a 2–1 loss to New England Revolution[13]
He played a pivotal role and started every game through the 2013 Lamar Hunt Open Cup Tournament which D.C. United won
He suffered a season-ending ACL tear in his right knee against New York City FC on August 13, 2015. He experienced further complications and underwent additional surgeries, leading him to miss the entire 2016 season.[1] DC United declined his option contract but extended his existing contract following several months of recuperation and rehabilitation.[14] On May 4, 2017, he signed a multiyear contract with DC.[15] He was loaned out to the Richmond Kickers of the United Soccer League and played his first game after several years of setbacks on May 18 against FC Cincinnati; he recorded one assist.[16] His resumed play for DC United shortly after and played 16 games (starting 13) in the season.[17][18] He was eligible for the 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft but retired ahead of the 2018 season.[19]
Honors
University of Akron
D.C. United