Full name Eric Gehrig Role Soccer Player Playing position Height 1.85 m | Number 6 Salary 44,000 USD (2012) Name Eric Gehrig Siblings Greg Gehrig | |
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Date of birth (1987-12-25) December 25, 1987 (age 28) Place of birth Harvey, Illinois, United States 2006–2009 Loyola University Chicago Current team Chicago Fire Soccer Club (Defender) Parents Lothar Gehrig, Debbie Gehrig Similar People Gregg Berhalter, Robert Warzycha, Brian Bliss, Greg Andrulis, Sigi Schmid Profiles | ||
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Eric Otto Gehrig (born December 25, 1987 in Harvey, Illinois) is a former American soccer player who is currently an assistant coach for Chicago Fire of MLS.
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- College and amateur
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College and amateur
Gehrig played for Ajax FC Chicago then Loyola University Chicago from 2006-2009. Gehrig was a three-time All-Horizon League player. He appeared in all 78 of the Ramblers' matches in that time, and captained the team for three years.
Professional
Eric Gehrig was signed by Columbus Crew on March 17, 2011. He made his MLS regular season debut on June 26, 2011 against the Colorado Rapids, coming on as a sub in the 85th minute for Emmanuel Ekpo. He also started and played all 90 minutes in an Open Cup third round match against the Richmond Kickers on June 28, 2011. Gehrig made his first career MLS regular season start and played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 win at Vancouver on July 6, 2011.
On December 10 2014, Gehrig was the 10th round pick in the 2014 MLS Expansion Draft by Orlando City SC, promptly being traded to Chicago Fire for a second-round selection in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.
Gehrig went on to start 25 games for the Chicago Fire and was named 2015 Fire Defender of the Year. On November 23, 2016 Gehrig's contract option was not exercised by Chicago Fire. He became eligible for the Re-Entry Draft but wasn't selected. On February 15, 2017 Gehrig announced his retirement. On the same day he was named assistant coach for Chicago Fire.