Cole Mrowka (born April 6, 2006) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Columbus Crew.

Club career

Mrowka started his career with American side Columbus Crew 2, signing an amateur deal with the club and debuting the same day in a 3–3 draw versus FC Cincinnati 2 on August 14, 2022.[1][2] He would go on to sign a professional contract with the second team a year later on August 18, 2023.[2][3]

On March 5, 2024, he signed a homegrown contract with Columbus Crew,[2] and made his debut for the club on May 16 during a 3–1 win over CF Montréal.[4] On August 23, 2024, Mrowka was loaned to Colorado Springs.[5] During his time with the Switchbacks, Mrowka recorded his first assist with the club on October 12,[6] and assisted the game-winning goal in the Western Conference semi-final.[7] The club would go on to win the USL Championship Final, giving Mrowka his first league championship.[8]

Style of play

Mrowka mainly operates as a midfielder. He is two-footed.[9]

Personal life

Mrowka is of Filipino descent through his mother and of Polish descent through his father. He cites Kevin De Bruyne and Mesut Özil as his idols.[10]

Honors

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

References

  1. ^ mlsnextpro. "Cole Mrowka". mlsnextpro. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  2. ^ a b c "Columbus Crew sign Crew 2 and Crew Academy product Cole Mrowka". ColumbusCrew.com. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  3. ^ ColumbusCrew.com. "Columbus Crew 2 Sign Midfielder Cole Mrowka | Columbus Crew". ColumbusCrew.com. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  4. ^ Mac Kay, Brianna (May 15, 2024). "Columbus Crew record 3–1 road victory over CF Montreal, first MLS win since March: Replay". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  5. ^ ColumbusCrew.com. "Columbus Crew loan Midfielder Cole Mrowka to USL Championship's Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Columbus Crew". ColumbusCrew.com. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  6. ^ Purslow, Ashley (October 12, 2024). "Switchbacks Suffer Defeat Against San Antonio". Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  7. ^ Murray, Nicholas (2024-11-10). "Zach Zandi lifts Switchbacks to extra time victory against Orange County". USL Championship. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  8. ^ "Rhode Island FC Falls 3-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in USL Championship Final". Rhode Island FC. 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  9. ^ Chwałek, Jerzy. "Piłkarski talent z USA. Może wybierać spośród trzech reprezentacji, jest zainteresowany Polską" (in Polish). se.pl.
  10. ^ Chlebicki, Przemysław. "Cole Mrowka – talent z USA, który chce grać dla Polski. Chciały go pozyskać kluby Premier League i Serie A" (in Polish). tvp.pl.


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