9 Carl Credle
9 - Carl Credle
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
Year: So.
Hometown: Waxhaw, NC
High School: Weddington
Position: D
Major: Pre-Medicine
Parents: Walt & Karen Credle

Sophomore (2012):

Credle emerged as an impact player for the Eagles during his sophomore campaign, playing in 19 games and making five starts.  He finished the year with three goals, tied for fourth among all Eagles during the year.  Spending the majority of the season as a center midfielder, Credle scored the game-winning 'golden goal' with 27 seconds left in overtime against the then-23rd ranked University of Chicago in the Eagles' opening game of conference play on September 29th.  The goal against Chicago was his second in as many games, as the sophomore also scored in Emory's 3-0 win over Sewanee earlier in the week.  Credle's first career goal came on September 20th, during a 5-0 win over Birmingham-Southern College.  Credle took 24 shots during the season, 14 of which were on goal.

Freshman (2011):

Credle played in seven games during his freshman season, making his only start of the season against Washington University (Mo.).  He took two shots during the campaign.

Career Statistics:

  GP GS Goals Assists Points
2011 7 1 0 0 0
2012 19 5 3 0 6
Totals 26 6 3 0 6

For complete career statistics, click here.

Prior to Emory:

Played on the Weddington High School soccer team for four seasons, serving as the team captain during his junior and senior years... Was named the team's Most Valuable Player his sophomore, junior and senior years... Scored 20 career goals, including seven during his senior campaign... Coached in high school by Powell Williams... Also played for the Charlotte Soccer Academy, where he was coached by Richard Butler.

Personal:

Born December 1, 1992.

Why he chose Emory:

"I chose Emory for the great academics, great soccer, and great location."