| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 15, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Columbus, Ohio, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | FC Motown | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2016 | Columbus Crew | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Belmont Bruins | 17 | (1) |
| 2017–2019 | Maryland Terrapins | 50 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Orange County SC U23 | 10 | (1) |
| 2020–2022 | Birmingham Legion | 44 | (2) |
| 2025– | FC Motown | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 20, 2025 | |||
Eli Jude Crognale (born December 15, 1997) is a American retired professional soccer player. He currently plays for FC Motown.
Crognale played with the Columbus Crew SC academy, [1] before playing college soccer at Belmont University in 2016. [2] In 2017, Crognale transferred to the University of Maryland, College Park, where he made 50 appearances for the Terrapins, scoring 5 goals and tallying 9 assists. [3]
While in college, Crognale played with USL PDL side Orange County SC U23 during their 2018 season. [4]
On May 7, 2020, Crognale signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Birmingham Legion. [5] He made his debut on July 15, 2020, appearing as a 58th-minute substitute in a 3–0 win over Memphis 901. [6] On March 22, 2022, Crognale announced his decision to retire from playing professional soccer. [7]
Crognale joined FC Motown in 2025 for the club's appearance in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup. [8]
Eli is the brother of professional soccer player Alex Crognale, [9] who also plays for Birmingham Legion.
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