NY Red Bulls' Corey Hertzog on Loan to Hammerheads
Published on May 30, 2012 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - It has been officially announced that forward Corey Hertzog, 21, is on loan to the Wilmington Hammerheads from MLS's New York Red Bulls until June 30th, 2012. Hertzog was selected by the Red Bulls as a member of MLS's Generation Adidas for the 2011 season - 13th overall in the MLS SuperDraft. He has not yet made his first team appearance for the Red Bulls in 2012.
Playing for Penn State University during his college career, Hertzog led the NCAA Division 1 team in goals with 20 successful attempts.
With the Hammerheads currently suffering from multiple injuries, Coach David Irving thinks it is a good opportunity for Hertzog to receive playing time. "He is hungry to play", Irving says. "He knows where the goal is and he is a goal scorer."
Irving knew of Hertzog with the help of two former NY Red Bulls, now Wilmington Hammerheads teammates, goalkeeper Alex Horwath and defender Tyler Lassiter, who both played alongside Hertzog during the 2011 season with the Red Bulls. "Both had good things to say about him," Irving said. "He is overall a nice guy." Having two former teammates on the field with him has allowed Hertzog to adapt quickly and comfortably into his new role as a Hammerheads forward.
Hertzog's first appearance with the Wilmington Hammerheads was Saturday, May 26 in Virginia against the Richmond Kickers where he saw 28 minutes of playing time and had 2 shots on goal.
For more information about the Wilmington Hammerheads and to purchase tickets, please visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com or call our offices at (910) 777-2111.
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