MLS Club de Foot Montreal

Polish Left Defender Krzysztof Krol Joins the Impact

Published on June 26, 2014 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club de Foot Montreal News Release


MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact announced on Thursday that it had come to terms with Polish left back Krzysztof Krol. As per MLS policy, details of the deal were not disclosed.

Krol, 27, played more than 100 games in the Polish first division, most notably with Jagiellonia Białystok, Polonia Bytom, Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała, and most recently with Piast Gliwice.

In 2012-2013, he helped FC Sheriff Tiraspol win the Moldavian first division title and Supercup.

Krol was loaned to the Chicago Fire in 2010, recording one assist in 19 games played, 17 as a starter, in his only season in MLS. He also played one game in the US Open Cup and two friendly matches against Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.

Earlier in his career, he spent two seasons with the reserve team of the prestigious Spanish club Real Madrid, in 2007 and 2008.

At the international level, Krol played for the Polish U20 national team, taking part in the 2007 U20 World Cup held in Canada.

Following this signing, the Impact has waived defender Mechack Jérôme.

Krzysztof Krol

Position: Defender

Height: 6'1

Weight: 161 lbs.

Birth date: February 6, 1987, Rydultowy, Poland

Nationality: Polish

Previous club: Piast Gliwice

Acquired: June 26, 2014

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