Corey Ashe

Youth career and college

Born in Orange County, California, Ashe played with Beach FC - Impact before moving to Bradenton, Florida to join U.S. Soccer's residency program at IMG Academy in 2001.

Ashe attended the University of North Carolina in 2003 and played four years for the Tar Heels, starting regularly his last three years. He scored 22 goals in four years, including nine as a sophomore. In 2003, Ashe was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman Team. For the 2004 season, he was named to the All-ACC second team. During the summer in 2006, he also played for the Virginia Beach Submariners in the USL Premier Development League.

Houston Dynamo

2007 season Ashe was drafted by the Houston Dynamo in the second round of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft, with the 26th overall pick. After a good preseason camp, Ashe signed a contract with Houston in February. On May 19, he made his Dynamo debut, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 loss to the New England Revolution. On June 3, Ashe picked up his first assist as a pro on Joseph Ngwenya's goal in a 2–1 over Texas Derby rivals FC Dallas. He made his first career start on July 10, having appeared in the previous 10 games as a sub, as the Dynamo lost to the Charleston Battery 1–0 in the U.S. Open Cup. During the game Ashe suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of the next 2 games. He would return to the field on July 22 in a 3 all draw with New England. On July 29, Ashe made his continental debut,…

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Ashe was born and raised in Orange County, California. His father, Al, is a retired U.S. Marine Sergeant who served in the Marine Corp for 22 years. Corey's brother, Dre, served in the U.S. Army. Ashe and his wife Jennifer live in Houston with their daughter. Early in his career, Ashe worked part-time as a youth soccer coach to supplement his low salary. Ashe is close friends with former Dynamo teammate Geoff Cameron, who shared an apartment with Ashe for multiple years early in their careers. Following Hurricane Harvey, Ashe volunteered at the Houston Food Bank and played in a charity soccer match featuring former Dynamo and Cruz Azul players. Ashe is a Christian.