Alex Crognale


Alex Crognale is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion.

Career

Youth and college

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Crognale is a product of the youth academy of Columbus Crew SC, before playing four years of college soccer at the University of Maryland between 2013 and 2016. In 2016, Crognale captained the Terrapins to a third straight Big Ten tourney title, and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the First-Team All-American in 2015

Columbus Crew SC

On December 13, 2016 it was announced that Crognale had signed a homegrown contract with Columbus Crew SC of Major League Soccer.
He made his professional debut on March 18, 2017, against D.C. United.

Orange County SC

On March 15, 2018, Crognale joined Orange County SC on loan from Columbus Crew SC on a game-by-game basis. He made his debut on March 17, 2018 in a 1–1 draw against Phoenix Rising FC, coming on as a substitute and scoring the equalizing goal in the 90th minute.

Indy Eleven

On March 15, 2019, Crognale joined Indy Eleven on loan from Columbus Crew SC.

Birmingham Legion

On December 23, 2019, Crognale signed a multi-year contract with Birmingham Legion FC.

Personal life

Crognale was born in the United States, and is of Italian descent.
Alex is the brother of fellow professional soccer player Eli Crognale, who also plays for Birmingham Legion.

Career statistics