25 Facts About Chris Konopka

Christopher Konopka was born on April 14,1985 and is an American former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.

Chris Konopka is the first American born soccer player to ever win the Irish Double and the first to win back-to-back FAI Cup medals.

Chris Konopka grew up in Toms River, New Jersey and played both basketball and soccer at Toms River High School East.

Chris Konopka came through the youth system of the Jersey Shore Boca soccer club in South Jersey.

Chris Konopka played NCAA Division I collegiate soccer in the Big East Conference at Providence College from 2003 to 2006.

Chris Konopka earned himself trials in England after his senior season with Charlton Athletic, Cardiff City, and Walsall FC.

Chris Konopka was drafted in the third round, 29th overall, by the Kansas City Wizards in 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft.

Chris Konopka became the first player in the history of Providence College to be drafted by an MLS team.

Chris Konopka was released by the Wizards at the end of the 2007 season without making an appearance.

In December 2007, Chris Konopka was named to the United States U-23 National Team player pool by head coach Piotr Nowak.

In March 2008 Chris Konopka signed a one-year contract with Bohemian FC following a successful trial.

Chris Konopka made his debut on July 1,2008, against Derry City in the League Cup.

Chris Konopka impressed with the Bohemians' A-Side in the inaugural A Championship, leading Bohemians to the Grand Final.

On July 28,2009, Chris Konopka signed a short-term contract with then League of Ireland First Division side Sporting Fingal.

Chris Konopka helped the club win the 2009 FAI Cup and promotion to the League of Ireland Premier Division for 2010.

Chris Konopka signed with Waterford United on December 18,2009, for the 2010 season.

Chris Konopka was signed by the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer from the MLS Goalkeeper Pool on July 26,2011.

Chris Konopka was signed by New York Red Bulls from the MLS Goalkeeper Pool on August 13,2011.

On March 2,2012, Chris Konopka signed with the Philadelphia Union.

Chris Konopka finished 2015 with a break-out season for TFC setting the all-time single season Toronto goalkeeper league win record with 11 and his 59.5 win percentage is the best ever in Toronto goalkeeping history.

Chris Konopka returned to Major League Soccer and signed for the Timbers on July 28,2016.

On February 15,2017, Chris Konopka signed with North American Soccer League side FC Edmonton.

Chris Konopka joined Minnesota United on a short-term deal as emergency goalkeeper cover.

Chris Konopka appeared as an unused substitute in Minnesota's match against Columbus Crew on October 28,2018.

Chris Konopka was signed by the USL Championship's Tampa Bay Rowdies on February 27,2019.