Corey Hertzog

College and amateur

Hertzog attended Antietam Middle Senior H.S. scoring 107 career goals before enrolling at the Pennsylvania State University in 2008. He started 5 games and played in 17 his first year. In 2009, during his second year he played in all 22 games for the Nittany Lions, starting 17 and notching a team-high 11 goals. His performance in his third year led him to receive national attention by Major League Soccer. In 2010, he was the NCAA leader in goals (20), points (46), and points per game (2.09). Hertzog played with Reading United in the USL Premier Development League during his 2010 collegiate off-season.

Professional

On December 22, 2010, Hertzog announced his intention to forgo his senior year at Penn State and become eligible for the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. He also announced that he signed a Generation Adidas contract. Generation Adidas is a joint venture between Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer aimed at raising the level of young soccer talent in the United States. According to Soccer By Ives, Philadelphia Union tried to sign Hertzog to a Homegrown Player contract but was unsuccessful. Instead Hertzog decided to enter the draft. He was drafted 13th overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. He made his professional debut on March 26, 2011, in a 0–0 draw with Columbus Crew On June 28, 2011, in his first start for New York, Hertzog scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over FC New York in the US Open…

Corey's favorite movies include Mean Girls (2004), Legally Blonde (2001), and The Notebook (2004). Corey never fails to show up to Starbucks every morning. Corey's nickname is "Sonic the Hertzog". Corey Hertzog’s first crush was Steve Mclaren in the 5th grade. Steve Mclaren is now seen around Corey as just a “Friend”.