39 Facts About Corey Ashe

Corey Alan Ashe was born on March 14,1986 and is an American former professional soccer player.

Corey Ashe played 10 seasons in Major League Soccer, mostly with the Houston Dynamo, but with Orlando City SC and Columbus Crew SC.

Originally a wide midfielder, Ashe moved to left back in 2011 and established himself as one of the best left backs in MLS, being named an MLS All-Star in 2011 and 2013.

Corey Ashe was considered one of the fastest players in MLS during his time in the league.

Corey Ashe attended the University of North Carolina in 2003 and played four years for the Tar Heels, starting regularly his last three years.

Corey Ashe scored 22 goals in four years, including nine as a sophomore.

In 2003, Corey Ashe was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman Team.

Corey Ashe was drafted by the Houston Dynamo in the second round of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft, with the 26th overall pick.

Pachuca, Corey Ashe was shown his first career in the 102nd minute.

Corey Ashe ended his rookie season making 22 appearances in MLS play, with 6 of them being starts, helping the Dynamo finish 2nd in the Western Conference.

However Corey Ashe did not make any appearances during the playoff run.

Corey Ashe made 22 appearances in the MLS regular season to help the Dynamo finish as the top seed in the Western Conference.

Ahead of the 2009 season, Corey Ashe underwent a minor surgery on his toe.

Corey Ashe appeared in 4 of the 6 group stage games, but the Dynamo finished 3rd in their group.

Corey Ashe appeared in all 4 of the Dynamo's games during the tournament as Houston reached the semifinals, where they lost to Monarcas Morelia.

On December 14,2010, Corey Ashe signed a new contract with the Dynamo.

Corey Ashe took advantage of the opportunity and made the left back spot his own, starting 28 games at left back during the regular season.

Corey Ashe helped Houston return to the playoffs in 2011, finishing 2nd in the Eastern Conference.

However, left midfielder Brad Davis went down with an early injury, forcing Corey Ashe to move up as Jermaine Taylor came in to play left back.

Corey Ashe made 30 starts during the regular season, with 27 of them coming at left back, as he helped Houston qualify for the playoffs.

Corey Ashe started the first 17 MLS games before missing 2 while away with the US National Team for the 2013 Gold Cup.

On July 15, Corey Ashe was named to the 2013 MLS All-Star game.

Houston would finish 2nd in their group, failing to advance, with Corey Ashe only making the one appearance.

The opening leg of the conference finals with Sporting Kansas City was a scoreless draw, but Corey Ashe missed it due to yellow card accumulation.

Corey Ashe started the next 14 games for the Dynamo, recording 2 assists during that stretch.

In 2015, Corey Ashe struggled to get playing time with Houston.

Corey Ashe only made 2 appearances during the Dynamo's first 21 games, both coming in the Open Cup.

On July 14, Corey Ashe was traded to Orlando City for a second round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft and general allocation money.

Corey Ashe was acquired by Orlando City SC on July 14,2015, in exchange for allocation money and a second round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

Corey Ashe signed with Columbus Crew SC as a free agent on December 18,2015.

Corey Ashe retired from professional soccer ahead of the 2017 season.

Corey Ashe was a standout in the United States' under-17 national team as co-captain of the team from 2001 to 2003.

Corey Ashe played at the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship.

Corey Ashe competed in the 2008 Toulon Tournament, playing in every game.

Corey Ashe was called up to the United States national team squad for friendlies against Belgium and Germany in May and June 2013, but was forced to withdraw due to injury.

Corey Ashe was selected as a member of the 23-man United States squad for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which the United States won.

Corey Ashe's father, Al, is a retired US Marine Sergeant who served in the Marine Corp for 22 years.

Early in his career, Corey Ashe worked part-time as a youth soccer coach to supplement his low salary.

Corey Ashe is close friends with former Dynamo teammate Geoff Cameron, who shared an apartment with Corey Ashe for multiple years early in their careers.