Jacob Murrell

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.

Jacob Murrell

Personal information
Full name	Jacob Murrell
Date of birth	(2004-03-28) March 28, 2004 (age 21)
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	39	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 14, 2025

Career

Early career

Murrell 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

On 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

Club

As of match played May 10, 2025^[6]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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
	2025	Major League Soccer	12	1	1[b]	1	—		—		13	2
Career total			39	2	1	1	3	0	—		43	3

1. Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup
2. Appearance(s) in U.S. Open Cup