About Alex Crognale

Alex Crognale (born August 27, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Crognale is a product of the youth academy of Columbus Crew SC, before playing four years of college soccer at the University of Maryland between 2013 and 2016. In 2016, Crognale captained the Terrapins to a third straight Big Ten tourney title, and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the First-Team All-American in 2015