Chris Korb

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.

Early life Korb was born on October 8, 1987, in Ohio to Rozann and Kenneth Korb. His dad coached his first soccer team.

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. 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 .

During his college years, Korb also played four campaigns with the USL Premier Development League for the Cleveland Internationals.

Professional Korb was chosen in the second round, 31st overall, of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United. He signed a contract with the club on March 1, 2011, and made his professional debut on March 26 in a 2–1 loss to New England Revolution

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. On May 4, 2017, he signed a multiyear contract with DC. 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. His resumed play for DC United shortly after and played 16 games (starting 13) in the season. He was eligible for the 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft but retired ahead of the 2018 season.

Honors University of Akron NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship: 2010

D.C. United Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup: 2013