Chicago Fire Sign Eric Gehrig
December 16, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release
CHICAGO (Dec. 16, 2014) - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Tuesday that the club has signed defender Eric Gehrig. The Fire acquired the right of first refusal to Gehrig in a trade with Orlando City SC on Dec. 10 in exchange for the Fire's natural selection in the second round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. Per MLS and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Originally with Columbus Crew SC, Gehrig was selected in the 10th round of the MLS Expansion Draft by Orlando City SC.
The Crown Point, Ind. native began his professional career on Feb. 21, 2011 when he joined the Columbus Crew as a Discovery Signing. Gehrig made his MLS debut on June 26 against the Colorado Rapids and started four of eight appearances in his rookie season.
Gehrig started eight of 12 appearances in 2012, notching his first MLS assist on May 12 in a 2-1 win over FC Dallas.
The following season, Gehrig started all six of his MLS matches as a center back. In MLS Reserve League action, Gehrig captained the Crew in eight matches: six as a center back, one at right back and one at left back.
Gehrig made 20 MLS appearances for the Crew in 2014, starting 14 matches at both center back and as a right back. Gehrig made two postseason appearances, starting the second leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinal on the road against the New England Revolution.
A four-year standout at Loyola University Chicago, Gehrig appeared in 78 matches for the Ramblers, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists, earning All-Horizon League First Team honors in three consecutive years.
A Fire PDL product, Gehrig was a member of the squad that reached the PDL Championship game in 2009.
Name: Eric Gehrig
Position: Defender
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Born: Dec. 25, 1987
Place of Birth: Harvey, IL
Hometown: Crown Point, IN
Citizenship: USA
Acquired: Signed on Dec. 16, 2014
Twitter: @eGehrig16
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