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Chris Roner

b. 1980

American soccer player

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About Chris Roner

Born 1980. Chris Roner is an American association football player and businessperson.

Chris Thor Roner (born March 4, 1980) is an American former soccer player. He played for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer. His brother Erik Roner was a professional skier and base jumper who starred in the Nitro Circus series on MTV.

Roner scoring the tying goal in the Western Conference semifinals Roner (pronounced "Ron-ear") played four years of college soccer at University of California, Berkeley where he was Team Captain, First Team Pac-10 and MVP his final three years. He was selected 33rd overall by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft. As a rookie, Roner saw limited playing time. The following year, in 2003, he was instrumental in helping the Quakes win the MLS Cup. In the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Galaxy, Roner scored the tying goal in the 90th minute, capping the "greatest comeback game" in MLS history.

At MLS Cup 2003, Roner was substituted early in the second half and scored the first own goal in MLS Cup history. Minutes later, he conceded the first penalty kick in MLS Cup history, but San Jose won the match 4–2 and clinched the championship.

After the 2003 championship, Roner underwent a routine arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle, but the cartilage damage was so severe that it ended his soccer career early. He attempted to revive his career in 2005, being called into the San Jose pre-season camp, but was unable to play through the pain. After retiring, Roner worked at an advertising firm in San Francisco.

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University of California, Berkeley

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Roner?

American soccer player

When was Chris Roner born?

Chris Roner was born on 4 March 1980 in San Francisco.

What is Chris Roner's occupation?

Chris Roner is an association football player and businessperson.

What nationality is Chris Roner?

Chris Roner is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Roner

· Wikidata: Q5107929

· DBpedia: Chris Roner

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MLA: "Chris Roner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-roner/.

Chicago: "Chris Roner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-roner/.

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