Chris Hegardt is a San Diego midfielder with experience in MLS, the USL Championship and Norway. He came through the Seattle Sounders system, played at Georgetown and joined Charlotte FC. He moved to Orange County on loan from Stabæk in 2024, then made the move permanent in January 2025.
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USL — All Access with Chris Hegardt (video source, opens in a new tab) · May 2026
July 2024–present
Initially arrived on loan; signed permanently January 17, 2025. His return for the 2026 season was announced in November 2025.
2024
Played in Norway before joining OCSC on loan in July 2024.
September–October 2023
Joined on September 7 for the rest of the season. Recorded a goal and an assist against Charleston on September 16.
2020–2021
Two college seasons. Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week on March 1, 2021 during the delayed 2020 season; the Hoyas reached the 2021 College Cup.
Youth career · exact years unconfirmed
OCSC identifies Surf and Galaxy academy experience before his move into the Sounders academy. Exact entry and exit dates are not confirmed in the cited primary sources.
