MSOC Signs Mullins and Richards
11/15/2024 1:57:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Golden Eagles add defender and forward to MU class of 2029
MILWAUKEE – Marquette University head men's soccer coach David Korn has announced the addition of two student-athletes Friday afternoon for the class of 2029 in Drew Mullins (Defender/Clearwater, Florida) and Bryce Richards (Forward/Oak Park, Illinois), both players will arrive to Marquette with four years of eligibility.
"Bryce has been training and playing with Chicago Fire's first and second teams and is a dynamic player who can help our attack. Drew is a powerful and versatile player who is confident in both feet and will help improve our backline," Korn said. "We are really excited to welcome Bryce and Drew to Marquette this fall. They are the kind of people we believe will positively impact our culture, team and community."
Mullins is a two-time letterwinner at Calvary Christian High School. As a sophomore he netted six goals in 12 games played, during his senior season he scored seven goals through three games played and was ranked first in the district and ranked second in Florida for goals scored. Mullins competed for Chargers Soccer Club on the MLS Next circuit under head coach Kyle Clinton where he helped the squad advance to the MLS Next Cup. Mullins was named a starter in the National Academy Championships MLS Next U17 All-Star game.
"My faith has always been a big part of my life, and it's something I've carried with me through everything I do, so when I was considering Marquette, it truly felt like the perfect fit for me.," Mullins said. "Coach Korn and his staff were a huge factor in my decision. My goal was to play in a top soccer conference, and the program, culture and academics that Marquette offers made this an easy decision."
Richards is a two-time letterwinner at Oak Park - River Forest High School. As a sophomore Richards was noticed as a Chicagoland Player to Watch and an All-Sectional team honoree, as a junior he was named to the Chicagoland State Team, All-Sectional Team, and All-Conference Team. For club soccer Richards competed for MLS Pro Chicago Fire II, in 2022 his Chicago Fire Youth Club U17 team was recognized as Best XI for U17 by USYS Nationals. During 2023 he was an MLS Next Chicago Fire Academy U19 MLS Cup participant. During his 2024 season with Chicago Fire II, he helped the squad achieve a ranking of fourth and a playoff appearance. Richards saw action with Chicago Fire II nine times making five starts.
"Marquette University men's soccer has an amazing coaching staff and made me feel that this was the perfect school for me.," Richards said. "I get to live and play in the beautiful city of Milwaukee. The community and the soccer program influenced my decision as well. The people at Marquette are amazing!"
Keep up with the Marquette men's soccer program through social media by following on X (@MarquetteSoccer) and Instagram (@MarquetteSoccer) and `liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteSoccer).
"Bryce has been training and playing with Chicago Fire's first and second teams and is a dynamic player who can help our attack. Drew is a powerful and versatile player who is confident in both feet and will help improve our backline," Korn said. "We are really excited to welcome Bryce and Drew to Marquette this fall. They are the kind of people we believe will positively impact our culture, team and community."
Mullins is a two-time letterwinner at Calvary Christian High School. As a sophomore he netted six goals in 12 games played, during his senior season he scored seven goals through three games played and was ranked first in the district and ranked second in Florida for goals scored. Mullins competed for Chargers Soccer Club on the MLS Next circuit under head coach Kyle Clinton where he helped the squad advance to the MLS Next Cup. Mullins was named a starter in the National Academy Championships MLS Next U17 All-Star game.
"My faith has always been a big part of my life, and it's something I've carried with me through everything I do, so when I was considering Marquette, it truly felt like the perfect fit for me.," Mullins said. "Coach Korn and his staff were a huge factor in my decision. My goal was to play in a top soccer conference, and the program, culture and academics that Marquette offers made this an easy decision."
Richards is a two-time letterwinner at Oak Park - River Forest High School. As a sophomore Richards was noticed as a Chicagoland Player to Watch and an All-Sectional team honoree, as a junior he was named to the Chicagoland State Team, All-Sectional Team, and All-Conference Team. For club soccer Richards competed for MLS Pro Chicago Fire II, in 2022 his Chicago Fire Youth Club U17 team was recognized as Best XI for U17 by USYS Nationals. During 2023 he was an MLS Next Chicago Fire Academy U19 MLS Cup participant. During his 2024 season with Chicago Fire II, he helped the squad achieve a ranking of fourth and a playoff appearance. Richards saw action with Chicago Fire II nine times making five starts.
"Marquette University men's soccer has an amazing coaching staff and made me feel that this was the perfect school for me.," Richards said. "I get to live and play in the beautiful city of Milwaukee. The community and the soccer program influenced my decision as well. The people at Marquette are amazing!"
Keep up with the Marquette men's soccer program through social media by following on X (@MarquetteSoccer) and Instagram (@MarquetteSoccer) and `liking' on Facebook (/MarquetteSoccer).
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