Chase Harrison
Encyclopedia
Chase Harrison is an American
soccer player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer
.
and played college soccer
at Virginia Tech from 2002 to 2005. In four seasons he appeared in 79 matches, registering 289 saves, 24 shutouts, and a GAA of 1.12. During his college years he also played with the West Virginia Chaos
in the USL Premier Development League
.
by Real Salt Lake
. He was loaned to the Virginia Beach Mariners
in March 2006, and played two games for the team, before being waived by RSL at the end of the 2006 season without playing a senior game.
He signed for Rochester Raging Rhinos
in May 2007. On July 9, 2008, the Rhinos sent Harrison and Jamil Walker
, recently acquired from the Carolina RailHawks, to the Portland Timbers
in exchange for Andrew Gregor
.
Harrison signed for Harrisburg City Islanders
in March 2009. On February 18, 2010 Crystal Palace Baltimore announced the signing of Harrison to a contract for the 2010 season.
On September 9, 2010, Harrison was added to the D.C. United
roster following the release of Andrew Quinn, who underwent knee surgery. On October 26, the Columbus Crew
signed Harrison to a short-term contract to backup Andy Gruenebaum
in the postseason after starting goalkeeper William Hesmer suffered a right shoulder fracture.
Harrison signed with Harrisburg City Islanders
, now playing in the USL Pro
league, on March 16, 2011.
Harrison was signed by the Philadelphia Union on September 23 to replace injured goalkeeper Thorne Holder
as a backup.
United States
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soccer player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
College and Amateur
Harrison attended Huntington High SchoolHuntington High School (West Virginia)
Huntington High School is a four year high school located on top of a hill just outside of Huntington, West Virginia. It was established in 1996 through the consolidation of the old Huntington and Huntington East High Schools. The school has a student body of approximately 1600 students. Huntington...
and played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at Virginia Tech from 2002 to 2005. In four seasons he appeared in 79 matches, registering 289 saves, 24 shutouts, and a GAA of 1.12. During his college years he also played with the West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos
West Virginia Chaos is an American soccer team based in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
Harrison was drafted in the third round (26th overall) of the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft2006 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft, held on January 26, 2006, followed the SuperDraft, as teams filled out their developmental rosters.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:...
by Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
. He was loaned to the Virginia Beach Mariners
Virginia Beach Mariners
The Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer...
in March 2006, and played two games for the team, before being waived by RSL at the end of the 2006 season without playing a senior game.
He signed for Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
in May 2007. On July 9, 2008, the Rhinos sent Harrison and Jamil Walker
Jamil Walker
Jamil Walker is a retired American soccer forward and midfielder, who played professionally in Major League Soccer and the USL First Division.-College:...
, recently acquired from the Carolina RailHawks, to the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (USL)
Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of...
in exchange for Andrew Gregor
Andrew Gregor
Andrew Gregor is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in Major League Soccer, the USL First Division, the USL Premier Development League and Major Indoor Soccer League....
.
Harrison signed for Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in March 2009. On February 18, 2010 Crystal Palace Baltimore announced the signing of Harrison to a contract for the 2010 season.
On September 9, 2010, Harrison was added to the D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
roster following the release of Andrew Quinn, who underwent knee surgery. On October 26, the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
signed Harrison to a short-term contract to backup Andy Gruenebaum
Andy Gruenebaum
Andy Gruenebaum is an American soccer player who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
in the postseason after starting goalkeeper William Hesmer suffered a right shoulder fracture.
Harrison signed with Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, now playing in the USL Pro
USL Pro
The USL Professional Division, commonly known as USL Pro , is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011....
league, on March 16, 2011.
Harrison was signed by the Philadelphia Union on September 23 to replace injured goalkeeper Thorne Holder
Thorne Holder
Hasely Thorne Holder is a Trinidadian footballer.-College and Amateur:Holder began his career in Trinidad and Tobago with Queen's Royal College Intercol. While with QRC he helped them win the North Zone Intercol title in 2003...
as a backup.
Career statistics
- (correct as of 2 May 2010)
Club Season League Cup Play-Offs Total Apps Conceded Clean sheets Apps Conceded Clean sheets Apps Conceded Clean sheets Apps Conceded Clean sheets Harrisburg City Islanders Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....2009 16 ? 8 4 4 1 1 1 0 21 5 10 Total 2009 16 ? 8 4 4 1 1 1 0 21 5 10 Crystal Palace Baltimore 2010 2 4 0 2 4 0 Career Total 2009–present 18 4 8 4 4 1 1 1 0 22 9 10