Jacob Murrell

Jacob Murrell (born March 28, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for club Falkirk.

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.

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. 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.

In June 2022, Murrell was selected as the boys' soccer winner for the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award.

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. He scored his first professional goal on May 4, 2024, in a 2–2 draw with the Philadelphia Union.

Falkirk On 21 August 2026, Murrell joined Scottish Premiership club Falkirk on an initial two-year deal.

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