Jake Rufe
Jacob "Jake" Rufe (born January 22, 1996) is an American soccer player who most recently played as a defender for Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jacob Rufe | ||
Date of birth | January 22, 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Huntsville, Alabama, United States | ||
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Birmingham Legion | ||
Number | 13 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2014–2015 | Indiana Hoosiers | 0 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Western Michigan Broncos | 55 | (2) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2017 | AFC Ann Arbor | ||
2018 | Michigan Bucks | 9 | (0) |
2019 | AFC Ann Arbor | 12 | (0) |
2019 | Stumptown Athletic | 1 | (0) |
2020– | Birmingham Legion | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 16, 2020 |
Career
College & Amateur
Rufe began playing college soccer at Indiana University in 2014, but didn't make an appearances for the Hoosiers during his two seasons due to injury.[1] In 2016, Rufe transferred to Western Michigan University, where he played for three seasons, scoring 2 goals and tallying 4 assists in 55 appearances.[2]
During college, Rufe also played with NPSL side AFC Ann Arbor in both 2016 and 2017.[3] In 2018, Rufe played in the USL PDL with Michigan Bucks.[4]
After college, Rufe returned to play with AFC Ann Abor during their 2019 season.[5][3]
Professional
In September 2019, Rufe signed for NISA side Stumptown Athletic ahead of the league's inaugural season.[6]
In May 2020, Rufe moved to USL Championship side Birmingham Legion.[7]
References
- "Jake Rufe - Men's Soccer". Indiana University Athletics.
- "Jake Rufe - Men's Soccer". Western Michigan University Athletics.
- "Jake Rufe Returns for Third Season with AFCAA". AFC Ann Arbor.
- "Flint City Bucks - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Jacob Rufe -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "2019 Men's Roster". AFC Ann Arbor.
- "First Team | Stumptown Athletic". stumptownathletic.com.
- https://www.chatsports.com/western-michigan-broncos/a/source/former-bronco-standout-jake-rufe-joins-legion-fc-15953165