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Corey Hertzog
Personal information
Full name Corey James Hertzog
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls
Number 21
Youth career
2008–2010 Penn State Nittany Lions
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Reading United 12 (4)
2011-2012 New York Red Bulls 5 (0)
2012 → Wilmington Hammerheads (loan) 17 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 22, 2012

Corey Hertzog (born August 1, 1990 in Reading, Pennsylvania) is an American soccer player who is currently without a club.

Career

College and Amateur

Hertzog attended Antietam Middle Senior H.S. scoring 107 career goals before enrolling at the Pennsylvania State University in 2008. He started 5 games and played in 17 his freshman year. In 2009, during his Sophomore year he played in all 22 games for the Nittany Lions, starting 17 and notching a team high 11 goals.[1] His performance in his junior year led him to receive national attention by Major League Soccer. In 2010 he was the NCAA leader in goals (20), points (46), and points per game (2.09).[2]

Hertzog played with Reading United in the USL Premier Development League during his 2010 collegiate off-season.[3]

Professional

On December 22, 2010 Hertzog announced his intention to forgo his senior year at Penn State and become eligible for the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. He also announced that he signed a Generation Adidas contract. Generation Adidas is a joint venture between Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer aimed at raising the level of young soccer talent in the United States.[4] According to Soccer By Ives, Philadelphia Union tried to sign Hertzog to a Homegrown Player contract but were unsuccessful. Instead Hertzog decided to enter the draft.[5] He was drafted 13th overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. He made his professional debut on March 26, 2011 in a 0-0 draw with Columbus Crew[6] On June 28, 2011 in his first start for New York, Hertzog scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 victory over FC New York in the US Open Cup.[7]

Hertzog was loaned to Third Division side Wilmington Hammerheads in May of 2012. On June 2, 2012 he scored two goals to lead his new club to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City Soccer Club.[8] He ended the season as one of USL Pro's top scorers and helped the club reach the league final. On November 19, 2012, the Red Bulls announced it declined options for an additional 6 players, having released 4 a week earlier, with Hertzog included in the mix.

Career statistics

All-time club performance
Club Season United States Major League Soccer US Open Cup MLS Cup/Playoffs CONCACAF Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
New York Red Bulls
 2011 5 0 2 1 - - - - 7 1
Club Season United States USL Pro Open Cup Playoffs CONCACAF Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Wilmington Hammerheads(loan)
 2012 17 9 - - 3 2 - - 20 11
Career Total 22 9 2 1 3 2 - - 27 12

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/hertzog_corey00.html
  2. ^ http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/hertzog_corey00.html
  3. ^ http://www.readingunitedac.com/roster/player/hertzog/
  4. ^ http://www.readingunitedac.com/news/details/corey-hertzog-turning-pro/
  5. ^ http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/12/sbi-mls-mock-draft-version-10.html
  6. ^ Decimated Red Bulls hold Crew to scoreless tie
  7. ^ http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/06/28/usoc-recap-rooney-hertzog-lead-red-bulls-over-fcny
  8. ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72013+L3/Display+E+NDX+NDX+632745

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