Eric Gehrig
Encyclopedia
Eric Gehrig is an American
soccer player currently playing for the Columbus Crew
in Major League Soccer
.
Gehrig attended Loyola University Chicago
between 2007 and 2010, where he won First Team All-Horizon League his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons, an All-Tournament team selection and received NSCAA/adidas All-Great Lakes Region Second Team honors in 2008 while receiving NSCAA/adidas All-Great Lakes Region Third Team in 2009. He led the Ramblers to their two first NCAA Tournaments in program history. He finished his career with 10 goals and 11 assists primarily playing central midfield. Gehrig appeared in all 78 matches for the Ramblers from 2007–2010, starting the last 72. Gehrig was also voted the most popular man on campus. Gehrig also lived with some of the best friends that anybody could have, yet he did not rage.
During his college years, Gehrig also played with the Chicago Fire Premier
of the USL Premier Development League
.
on March 17, 2011. He made his MLS regular season debut on June 26, 2011 against the Colorado Rapids, coming on as a sub in the 85th minute for Emmanuel Ekpo. He also started and played all 90 minutes in an Open Cup third round match against the Richmond Kickers on June 28, 2011. Gehrig made his first career MLS regular season start and played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 win at Vancouver on July 6, 2011.
United States
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soccer player currently playing for the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
College and Amateur
High School: Helped Lake Central to three sectional titles and three regional championships...first team all-area selection by the Hammond Times and Post-Tribune in 2004 and 2005...first team all-state selection and conference MVP as a senior...named to the NSCAA/adidas All-Region IV team his senior season...nominee for Indiana Soccer Coaches Association (ISCA) Player of the Year...two-time team captain...honors student...played club soccer for Ajax FC Chicago.Gehrig attended Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1870 under the title St...
between 2007 and 2010, where he won First Team All-Horizon League his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons, an All-Tournament team selection and received NSCAA/adidas All-Great Lakes Region Second Team honors in 2008 while receiving NSCAA/adidas All-Great Lakes Region Third Team in 2009. He led the Ramblers to their two first NCAA Tournaments in program history. He finished his career with 10 goals and 11 assists primarily playing central midfield. Gehrig appeared in all 78 matches for the Ramblers from 2007–2010, starting the last 72. Gehrig was also voted the most popular man on campus. Gehrig also lived with some of the best friends that anybody could have, yet he did not rage.
During his college years, Gehrig also played with the Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at...
of the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
Eric Gehrig was signed by Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
on March 17, 2011. He made his MLS regular season debut on June 26, 2011 against the Colorado Rapids, coming on as a sub in the 85th minute for Emmanuel Ekpo. He also started and played all 90 minutes in an Open Cup third round match against the Richmond Kickers on June 28, 2011. Gehrig made his first career MLS regular season start and played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 win at Vancouver on July 6, 2011.