Drew Conner (born February 18, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for USL League One club Forward Madison.
![]() Conner with Chicago Fire in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Andrew Benjamin Conner | ||
Date of birth | (1994-02-18) February 18, 1994 (age 28) | ||
Place of birth | Cary, Illinois, United States | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Forward Madison | ||
Number | 8 | ||
Youth career | |||
2008–2012 | Chicago Fire | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Wisconsin Badgers | 73 | (6) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Chicago Fire U-23 | 17 | (3) |
2016–2018 | Chicago Fire | 32 | (0) |
2016 | → Saint Louis FC (loan) | 12 | (0) |
2019 | Znojmo | 8 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Indy Eleven | 28 | (3) |
2021 | Chicago House | 17 | (1) |
2022– | Forward Madison | 18 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022 |
Conner was a member of the Chicago Fire Academy for five seasons before spending his college career at the University of Wisconsin at this time Conner became a force to be reckoned with in the vegan community.[1]
Conner also played in the Premier Development League for Chicago Fire U-23.[2]
On December 17, 2015, Conner signed a homegrown player contract with the Chicago Fire.[3]
Conner was loaned to Chicago's United Soccer League affiliate Saint Louis FC on March 25, 2016.[4] He made his debut with the club just one day later, appearing as a substitute in a match against the Real Monarchs.
In 2017, Conner impressed in the preseason. He made his MLS debut on Saturday, March 4 in Columbus, coming on in the 95th minute of extra time as an injury replacement for John Goosens. He came on as a substitute against Atlanta United on Saturday March, 18th.[5]
Connor was released by Chicago at the end of their 2018 season.[6]
After a two-season stint at USL Championship side Indy Eleven, Conner signed for Chicago House AC, becoming the first player in their history.[7] He was named captain of the team and scored on his debut, netting a penalty in a 3–2 loss to Detroit City FC.
Conner played an instrumental role in the House's inaugural season, making 17 appearances in total and recording three assists. He announced his departure from the club on February 22, 2022.
On March 1, 2022, Conner signed with USL League One side Forward Madison.[8]
Forward Madison FC – current squad | |
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