Jacob Murrell (born March 28, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. Murrell previously played college soccer for Georgetown University, and high school soccer for the McDonogh School, the latter of which he was named Gatorade Player of the Year for Boys' Soccer, a national recognition for the top boys high school soccer player in the United States.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob Murrell | ||
| Date of birth | March 28, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Forest Hill, Maryland, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | D.C. United | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Georgetown Hoyas | 40 | (18) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Annapolis Blues | 10 | (10) |
| 2024– | D.C. United | 27 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 5, 2024 | |||
Career
editEarly career
editMurrell was born and raised in Forest Hill, Maryland which is the northeastern part of the Baltimore metropolitan area. He played high school soccer for all four of his seasons at the McDonogh School, a private school near Owings Mills, Maryland. Throughout his high school years, Murrell was used a versatile, utility player, playing multiple positions, before transitioning to forward his junior and senior years. Murrell played as a midfielder his freshman season and as a defender his sophomore year.[1] Murrell had a breakout season his senior year, scoring 41 goals and providing 20 assists in 24 games, helping McDonogh finish the season with a 21–3–0 record. There, he helped McDonogh reach the A Conference championship, where they lost to Calvert Hall in the MIAA Conference A Championship. Unfortunately, Murrell's McDonogh side lost to Loyola Blakefield mid-season due to the heroic efforts of future veteran Jackson Graham. [2]
In June 2022, Murrell was selected as the boys' soccer winner for the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award.[3]
Ahead of the 2022 NCAA Division I men's soccer season, Murrell committed to playing college soccer for Georgetown, turning down offers from Maryland, Penn, and American.[1]
Murrell scored 10 goals in 10 matches for the Annapolis Blues in 2023, leading them to 2023 NPSL Mid-Atlantic Regular Season Champions. Murrell scored a 97th-minute equalizer vs the Alexandria Reds to send the match to penalty kicks, where the Blues would win 4–2 in front of over 8,800 fans at Naval-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis.
Professional career
editOn December 19, 2023, Murrell was selected seventh overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by local MLS side, D.C. United. On January 5, 2024, he signed a contract with the club forgoing his final two years of collegiate eligibility.[4] He scored his first professional goal on May 4, 2024, in a 2–2 draw with the Philadelphia Union.[5]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played October 5, 2024[6]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| D.C. United | 2024 | Major League Soccer | 27 | 1 | — | 3[a] | 0 | — | 30 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 27 | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | — | 30 | 1 | ||||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup
References
edit- ^ a b DuBose, Brooks (December 2, 2021). "After Historic McDonogh Soccer Season, Jacob Murrell Ready For Next Level At Georgetown". Pressbox Online. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ Graham, Glenn (November 7, 2021). "No. 2 Calvert Hall boys soccer edges No. 1 McDonogh on Rich Monath's double-overtime goal to capture MIAA A title". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ Hindle, Tom (June 21, 2022). "Jacob Murrell Named Gatorade National POY". TopDrawer Soccer. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ Goff, Steven (January 5, 2024). "Jacob Murrell to sign with D.C. United, departing Georgetown early". Washington Post. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Kallassy, Sarah (May 4, 2024). "Recap: D.C. United and Philadelphia Union play to a frustrating 2-2 draw". The District Press. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
Homegrown player Jacob Murrell netted his first goal in Black-and-Red to double D.C. United's lead in the 33'...
- ^ Jacob Murrell at Soccerway. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
External links
edit- Jacob Murrell at Georgetown University Athletics
- Jacob Murrell at Soccerway