Drew Conner

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|name = Drew Conner

|image = CINvCHI 2017-06-28 - Drew Conner (41204608281) (cropped).jpg

|caption = Conner with Chicago Fire in 2017

|fullname = Andrew Benjamin Conner

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|2|18}}

|birth_place = Cary, Illinois, U.S.

|height = {{convert|1.80|m|abbr=on}}

|position = Midfielder

|currentclub =

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|youthyears1 = 2008–2012

|youthclubs1 = Chicago Fire

|collegeyears1 = 2012–2015

|college1 = Wisconsin Badgers

|collegecaps1 = 73

|collegegoals1 = 6

|years1 = 2012–2015

|clubs1 = Chicago Fire U-23

|caps1 = 17

|goals1 = 3

|years2 = 2016–2018

|clubs2 = Chicago Fire

|caps2 = 32

|goals2 = 0

|years3 = 2016

|clubs3 = → Saint Louis FC (loan)

|caps3 = 12

|goals3 = 0

|years4 = 2019

|clubs4 = Znojmo

|caps4 = 8

|goals4 = 0

|years5 = 2019–2020

|clubs5 = Indy Eleven

|caps5 = 28

|goals5 = 3

|years6 = 2021

|clubs6 = Chicago House

|caps6 = 17

|goals6 = 1

|years7 = 2022

|clubs7 = Forward Madison

|caps7 = 18

|goals7 = 0

|nationalyears1 =

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|medaltemplates =

|club-update = October 16, 2022

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Drew Conner (born February 18, 1994) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.

Career

=Youth and college=

Conner was a member of the Chicago Fire Academy for five seasons before spending his college career at the University of Wisconsin.{{cite web|url=http://uwbadgers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=972|title=Drew Conner - 2014|publisher=Wisconsin Badgers}}

Conner also played in the Premier Development League for Chicago Fire U-23.{{cite web|url=https://www.chicago-fire.com/players/drew-conner|title=Drew Conner|publisher=Chicago Fire}}

=Professional=

On December 17, 2015, Conner signed a homegrown player contract with the Chicago Fire.{{cite web |url=http://www.chicago-fire.com/post/2015/12/17/chicago-fire-soccer-club-signs-calistri-conner-homegrown-players |title=Chicago Fire Soccer Club Signs Calistri, Conner as Homegrown Players |publisher=Chicago Fire}}

Conner was loaned to Chicago's United Soccer League affiliate Saint Louis FC on March 25, 2016.{{cite web |url=http://www.chicago-fire.com/post/2016/03/25/chicago-fire-loan-drew-conner-and-patrick-doody-usl-affiliate-saint-louis-fc |title=Chicago Fire Loan Drew Conner and Patrick Doody to USL Affiliate Saint Louis FC |publisher=Chicago Fire}} He made his debut with the club just one day later, appearing as a substitute in a match against the Real Monarchs.

In 2017, Conner impressed in the preseason. He made his MLS debut on Saturday, March 4 in Columbus, coming on in the 95th minute of extra time as an injury replacement for John Goosens. He came on as a substitute against Atlanta United on Saturday March, 18th.{{cite web |url=http://saintlouisfc.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160401ebs5kp |title=PREVIEW: Saint Louis FC Looking For First Win Against OC Blues Saturday |publisher=Saint Louis FC |access-date=2016-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416080222/http://www.saintlouisfc.com/sports/msoc/2016-17/releases/20160401ebs5kp |archive-date=2016-04-16 |url-status=dead }} "...Tyler David and Chicago Fire loanee Drew Conner were subbed on in the second half against RSL to make their debuts..."

Connor was released by Chicago at the end of their 2018 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.chicago-fire.com/post/2018/11/26/chicago-fire-soccer-club-exercises-contract-options-six-players|title=Chicago Fire Soccer Club Exercises Contract Options on Six Players|publisher=Chicago-Fire.com|date= |accessdate=2018-11-26}}

After a two-season stint at USL Championship side Indy Eleven, Conner signed for Chicago House AC, becoming the first player in their history.{{cite web |title=Chicago House AC Inks First Player In Club History |url=https://www.chicagohouseac.com/news/2021/05/13/chicago-house-ac-inks-first-player-in-club-history |website=Chicago House AC |access-date=13 May 2021 |language=en |date=13 May 2021}} He was named captain of the team and scored on his debut, netting a penalty in a 3–2 loss to Detroit City FC.

Conner played an instrumental role in the House's inaugural season, making 17 appearances in total and recording three assists. He announced his departure from the club on February 22, 2022.

On March 1, 2022, Conner signed with USL League One side Forward Madison.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1212530-forward-madison-sign-former-uw-madison-midfielder-drew-conner|title=Forward Madison Sign Former UW-Madison Midfielder Drew Conner|author=USLLeagueOne com Staff|date=March 1, 2022|website=USL League One}}

Conner announced his retirement from professional soccer on April 2, 2023, on his Instagram account.