Chris Hill (soccer)
Christopher Hill (born March 11, 1994) is an American soccer defender who last played for Penn FC in the USL.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Hill | ||
| Date of birth | March 11, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Farmingdale, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Richmond Spiders | 16 | (2) |
| 2013–2015 | Villanova Wildcats | 48 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Penn FC | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:53, 15 October 2018 (UTC) | |||
Hill grew up in Farmingdale, New Jersey and attended Howell High School.[1]
Career
Youth and college
Hill played soccer at Richmond University in 2012, where he recorded two goals and two assists as a freshman, starting in 16 of the team's 18 matches. After the men's soccer program had been cut by the school, Hill transferred to Villanova University in 2013, where he stayed for three years. In his first season at Villanova, as a sophomore, Hill led the team in goals and points as a midfielder, before switching to a defensive role. In his junior year, he helped the team to a top 12 defensive ranking among Division 1 teams in the NCAA. He started in all games he played in during both his junior and senior years.[2][3]
Professional
Hill signed with United Soccer League side Harrisburg City Islanders on March 26, 2016.[4]
References
- Chris Hill, Villanova Wildcats men's soccer. Accessed June 13, 2016. "Hometown: Farmingdale, N.J.; High School: Howell"
- http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/chris_hill_853269.html
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-06-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.brotherlygame.com/2016/3/26/11293582/villanovas-chris-hill-signs-with-harrisburg-city-islanders