Chris Konopka

He played NCAA Division I collegiate soccer in the Big East Conference at Providence College from 2003 to 2006. Konopka earned himself trials in England after his senior season with Charlton Athletic, Cardiff City, and Walsall FC. However, he was unable to sign in the United Kingdom as his attempted acquisition of a Polish passport through ancestry had not yet been completed.

Early career

In the summer of 2003 he played for Jersey Falcons in the Premier Development League team. In the summer of 2004 he made 8 appearances for the Jersey Falcons in the same league. Konopka was drafted in the third round, 29th overall, by the Kansas City Wizards in 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft. He became the first player in the history of Providence College to be drafted by an MLS team. Konopka was released by the Wizards at the end of the 2007 season without making an appearance.

Ireland

In March 2008 Konopka signed a one-year contract with Bohemian FC following a successful trial. He made his debut on July 1, 2008, against Derry City in the League Cup. As a member of Bohs, Konopka won the League of Ireland championship and the FAI Cup in 2008. He also impressed with the Bohemians' A-Side in the inaugural A Championship, leading Bohemians to the Grand Final. On July 28, 2009, Konopka signed a short-term contract with then League of Ireland First Division side Sporting Fingal. He made his debut on October 2, 2009, in a 2–2 draw against Monaghan United. Konopka went on to make 3 more appearances for Fingal including a 4–2 win over Bray Wanderers in the 2009 FAI Cup semi-final on October 25. Konopka helped the club win the 2009 FAI Cup and promotion to the League of Ireland Premier Division for 2010. Konopka signed with Waterford United on December 18, 2009, for the 2010 season. He made his debut on March 5, 2010, in a 3–0 victory over Wexford Youths.…

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

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