Chris Thorsheim began his soccer career in MOSA with the Manalapan Red Tribe in 2003 before moving onto Toms River Galaxy from 2007-2011. From 2009 to 2011, he became a member of New Jersey ODP as well as the ODP East Regional Team. Thorsheim joined the Red Bulls Academy from 2011-2016 and then progressed to Danish club, Middelfart Boldclub, in 2016. The next year, he moved to Danish first division team, Nykobing FC, where he remained through 2021.
 
Thorsheim graduated from Christian Bothers Academy in 2012 and captained CBA to a 2011 State Championship with a 21-0-0 record. The team was ranked number one in New Jersey and number four in the United States. He then attended Bucknell University, captaining the team his senior year and receiving multiple accolades over the span of his time there. Among those honors include being Bucknell’s first ever four-year All Patriot League selection in men’s soccer.