Hall of Fame
CHRIS ROLFE – Men's Soccer 2002-05
Chris Rolfe is the most decorated men's soccer player in the University of Dayton history. Despite injuries throughout his career, Rolfe put his name all over the Flyer record book, earned multiple Atlantic 10 honors, moved on to the MSL and the Danish Superliga, and played for the U.S. National Team.
Even though he missed good portions of two seasons during his college career, Rolfe remains the UD career record holder in assists (25), is third in career points (87) and sixth in career goals (31). His 10 assists in 2004 are the UD single-season record.
Rolfe was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team as a freshman, and First Team All-Atlantic 10 as a sophomore and senior. He was also a three-time OSCAA First Team All-Ohio (second team as a freshman) and NSCAA First All-Great Lake Region as a sophomore and senior.
The Kettering, Ohio native was named Second Team NSCAA All-American as a senior. He led Dayton to a 43-29-6 record over his career, including 27-15-2 in A-10. Rolfe also played for Chicago Fire Premier in the USL Premier Development League during the summers of 2003 and 2004, helping the Fire PDL team to the national championship game in 2003 and an undefeated season in 2004.
After his college career ended, Rolfe was drafted by the Chicago Fire in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft. After four seasons in Chicago, he signed with Aalborg in the Danish Superliga. He played two years in Europe before returning to the Fire.
After returning to the MLS, he was named Chicago's Most Valuable Player in 2012. He was traded to DC United in 2014 and that side's MVP in 2015. He also had 10 caps with U.S. National Team, helping them qualify for the 2010 World Cup
Rolfe retired from professional soccer last year. He also completed requirements for his degree in finance from the University of Dayton last fall. The Fairmont High School graduate currently lives in Denver.
