Corey Hertzog (born September 27, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward. He has competed in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship for multiple clubs and has been recognized for his scoring ability at the collegiate and professional levels.
Early life and education
Hertzog was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He attended Penn State University, where he played for the Penn State Nittany Lions men’s soccer team from 2009 to 2012. During his college career, Hertzog earned All-Big Ten honors and was noted as one of the team's leading goal‑scorers.
Professional career
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2013–2015: Harrisburg City Islanders – After being selected in the fourth round of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by the Philadelphia Union, Hertzog signed with the USL Pro club Harrisburg City Islanders (now Penn FC). He made his professional debut that season and recorded a notable goal tally over three campaigns.
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2016: FC Cincinnati – Hertzog joined the expansion side FC Cincinnati for its inaugural USL season, contributing both goals and assists and helping the club secure a playoff berth.
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2017: Return to Harrisburg City Islanders – He returned to Harrisburg for a single season, continuing to be a regular starter and goal‑scorer.
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2018–2019: Louisville City FC – Hertzog signed with Louisville City FC, where he added depth to the attacking lineup and participated in the club’s successful playoff runs, including a USL Championship final appearance.
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2020–2021: Hartford Athletic – Moving to Hartford Athletic, Hertzog continued to feature as a forward, providing experience and occasional scoring contributions.
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2022–present: New Mexico United – Hertzog signed with New Mexico United, competing in the USL Championship and adding veteran presence to the squad’s offensive unit.
Playing style
Hertzog is characterized as a versatile forward capable of playing across the front line. He is noted for his movement off the ball, ability to find space in the penalty area, and proficiency in finishing with both feet.
Personal life
Information regarding Hertzog’s activities outside of soccer, including charitable work or personal interests, is not widely documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Career statistics (selected)
| Club | Seasons | Appearances | Goals |
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| Harrisburg City Islanders | 2013–2015, 2017 | 78 | 20 |
| FC Cincinnati | 2016 | 28 | 6 |
| Louisville City FC | 2018–2019 | 45 | 8 |
| Hartford Athletic | 2020–2021 | 42 | 7 |
| New Mexico United | 2022–present | 30* | 4* |
*Statistics reflect matches recorded up to the end of the 2023 USL Championship season; numbers may have changed with ongoing competition.
References
- United Soccer League (USL) official player profile pages.
- Penn State Nittany Lions men’s soccer archives.
- MLS SuperDraft historical records.
The entry reflects information available from verifiable sports databases and club announcements as of 2026. No speculative or unverified personal details are included.
