Derek Gebhard
Birth dateOctober 15, 1995 (age 31)
Birth placeBlue Hill, Maine, United States
Height1.84 m (6.0 ft)
PositionForward
CurrentclubForward Madison
Clubnumber17
Collegeyears 12014
College 1Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Collegecaps 116
Collegegoals 10
Years 12015
Clubs 1Jacksonville United
Years 22015–2018
Clubs 2Jacksonville Armada
Caps 260
Goals 26
Years 32018–2019
Clubs 3El Paso Locomotive
Caps 318
Goals 32
Years 42018
Clubs 4→ Charlotte Independence (loan)
Caps 46
Goals 41
Years 52019
Clubs 5OKC Energy
Caps 56
Goals 50
Years 62020
Clubs 6Charlotte Independence
Caps 612
Goals 62
Years 72021–
Clubs 7Forward Madison
Caps 7133
Goals 726
Club-updateOctober 31, 2025

Derek Gebhard (born October 15, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Forward Madison FC in USL League One. He is the club's all-time leading goalscorer.

Early life and education

Gebhard was born in Blue Hill, Maine and lived in Spain as a child before moving to Severna Park, Maryland, later relocating to Florida as a teenager.[1][2] He attended George Steinbrenner High School in Lutz, Florida, and was selected for the U.S. Soccer Region III Olympic Development Program.[3]

College career

Gebhard played college soccer for Florida Gulf Coast University in 2014, making 16 appearances and recording one assist.[4]

Club career

Jacksonville United and Jacksonville Armada

Gebhard played for Jacksonville United FC in the National Premier Soccer League in 2015 before signing with Jacksonville Armada FC on July 30, 2015.[5] He later signed a contract extension with the Armada in October 2016.[6]

El Paso Locomotive and loan to Charlotte Independence

In August 2018, Gebhard was announced as one of El Paso Locomotive FC's early signings, with the club noting he would be loaned to Charlotte Independence for the remainder of the 2018 season.[7][8] In 2019, he scored in El Paso's home opener against OKC Energy FC, which was described as the first goal in the club's history.[9]

OKC Energy

In August 2019, Gebhard was traded to OKC Energy FC in exchange for Alexy Bosetti.[10]

Charlotte Independence

Gebhard returned to Charlotte Independence on a permanent deal for the 2020 season.[11]

Forward Madison

On February 11, 2021, Forward Madison FC announced it had signed Gebhard, describing him as a winger who could play across the forward line.[12][13] In 2025, he was credited with setting a club regular-season record with 11 goals and earning an All-League Second Team selection before re-signing for 2026.[14][15]

Honors

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Derek Gebhard". North American Soccer League. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Derek Gebhard - 2014 - Men's Soccer". FGCU Athletics. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Derek Gebhard - 2014 - Men's Soccer". FGCU Athletics. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Derek Gebhard - 2014 - Men's Soccer". FGCU Athletics. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Derek Gebhard". North American Soccer League. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Armada extend Derek Gebhard's contract". OurSports Central. October 5, 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  7. ^ "Derek Gebhard announced as El Paso USL's second player". El Paso Locomotive FC. August 30, 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  8. ^ "Independence receive forward on loan from USL El Paso". Charlotte Independence. August 30, 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  9. ^ "Gebhard, Bosetti on Move in Trade Between OKC, El Paso". USL Championship. August 15, 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  10. ^ "Gebhard, Bosetti on Move in Trade Between OKC, El Paso". USL Championship. August 15, 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  11. ^ "Independence return former loan midfielder". Charlotte Independence. February 11, 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  12. ^ "Forward Madison adds key attacking piece in Derek Gebhard". Forward Madison FC. February 11, 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  13. ^ "Madison Signs Gebhard, Adding To Attacking Firepower". USL League One. February 11, 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  14. ^ "Derek Gebhard set to return to Forward Madison FC". USL League One. December 2, 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  15. ^ "FMFC All-Time-Leading Goal-Scorer, Derek Gebhard, Set to Return to Madison". Forward Madison FC. December 2, 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  16. ^ "Derek Gebhard set to return to Forward Madison FC". USL League One. December 2, 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.