Kevin Corby (soccer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kevin Corby | ||
Date of birth | March 23, 1991 | ||
Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Charleston Battery | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2010 | Kentucky Wildcats | ||
2011–2013 | UMKC Kangaroos | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015– | Charleston Battery | 8 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 30, 2016. |
Career
Corby was born and raised in the St. Louis area and attended St. Louis University High School while playing for various youth and amateur sides of local club powerhouse St. Louis Scott Gallagher. He began his college career with the Kentucky Wildcats before transferring to the University of Missouri-Kansas City for his final three years of eligibility.
Corby was a reserve goalkeeper for the St. Louis Ambush of the Major Arena Soccer League during the 2014-15 season. In early 2015, Corby was invited to the preseason training camp of USL club Charleston Battery and was signed to a professional contract following impressive performances in the Carolina Challenge Cup. Serving as a backup to Odisnel Cooper, Corby made 8 league appearances in 2015 and earned 2 shutouts.