Arizona United Arizona United Soccer Club Signs Robbie Derschang

Midfielder joins Arizona United SC from Harrisburg City Islanders

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 6, 2015) – Arizona United Soccer Club announces the signing of midfielder Robbie Derschang on a transfer from USL PRO side the Harrisburg City Islanders.

Derschang becomes the 12th player under contract with Arizona United SC for the 2015 season.

“Robbie is a young, exciting attacking player. His style of play and work ethic is in line with what our club is about,” said Arizona United Soccer Club Head Coach Michael Dellorusso. “We look forward to him having a very productive season.”

Derschang signed his first professional contract with Harrisburg for the 2014 USL PRO season. He appeared in 22 league matches, scored six goals and notched one assist. Following the conclusion of the regular season, Derschang played a role in Harrisburg’s historic run to the USL PRO Championship.

Before Derschang signed with Harrisburg, he was originally selected by Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Philadelphia Union in the second round of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.

The Englewood, Colo., native played collegiately for the Southern Methodist University from 2010-11 before transferring to college powerhouse the University of Akron prior to his junior season. In four combined collegiate seasons, Derschang appeared in 75 matches, scored 11 goals and recorded 11 assists. During Derschang’s college career, he also made six appearances for the 2013 USL Premier Development League’s championship winners the Austin Aztex’s.

Arizona United makes its 2015 regular season home premiere on Saturday, April 25 versus Portland Timbers FC 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Scottsdale Stadium.

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Arizona United Soccer Club’s roster currently stands at twelve players under contract for the 2015 season:

GOALKEEPER: Carl Woszczynski, Jacole Turner

DEFENDER: Scott Morrison, Rob Valentino, Tyler Ruthven, London Woodberry, Devon Grousis

MIDFIELDER: Jose “Chiva” Cuevas, Joey Dillon, Robbie Derschang

FORWARD: Long Tan, Brad Stisser

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Full Name: Robbie Derschang

Date of Birth: March 16, 1992

Hometown: Englewood, Colo.

Former Club: Harrisburg City Islanders

Height: 6′

Weight: 165 lbs.

Country: USA