Jacob Murrell - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Lucky header for assist Murrell assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Yet again, Murrell logged reserve minutes, this time to help re-vitalize a losing D.C. United get back on track. A last-minute corner from Peglow found the former's direction, but he missed it. Yet, where the ball went was to an Orlando defender, and his header deflected off Murrell's head. The deflection found goalscorer Kye Rowles, giving Murrell his first assist for 2026.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Louis Munteanu, Kye Rowles both score late to rally D.C. United to 3-2 victory over Orlando City

Louis Munteanu scored his first career goal late in the second half to tie it, and Kye Rowles followed with his first goal for the winner as D.C. United rallied to beat Orlando Cit...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Makes substitute appearance Murrell generated one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against New England Revolution.

Impact Murrell replaced Jackson Hopkins in the 87th minute and recorded just three touches. Murrell has come off the bench on four occasions this campaign and is yet to start a game.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Immediate impact in defeat Murrell scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Murrell entered Saturday's matchup versus D.C. United in the 89th minute and proceeded to net a goal shortly thereafter with his lone attempt on. The goal marked the forward's second of the season and first since March. Murrell has two goals and three assists across 22 appearances (seven starts) in 2025. His next goal contribution will mark a career-best in a single MLS season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi Scores Twice And Assists In Inter Miami's 3-2 Win Over D.C. United

Lionel Messi had a first-half assist before scoring two goals in the second half to take over the league lead and propel Inter Miami to a 3-...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi Scores Twice And Assists In Inter Miami's 3-2 Win Over D.C. United

On bench Saturday Murrell (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Austin.

Impact Murrell has recovered from a problem that forced him to miss the last three league matches. The forward, who has failed to score or assist in 17 straight games, is back in contention with Christian Benteke and Dominique Badji up front.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United takes losing streak into match with Austin

D.C

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

D.C. United takes road losing streak into matchup with the Columbus Crew

D.C

JULY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC hosts D.C. United after shutout win

A game after shutting out New York City FC 2-0, Charlotte FC faces D.C

JULY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Late call with thigh injury Murrell is questionable for Saturday's match against the Galaxy due to a thigh injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Murrell is going to be a late call for Saturday after picking up a thigh injury, likley to face some testing ahead of the contest. This is tough news for the club, as he is a solid player to have at their disposal. However, he will only see bench spot if on the team sheet, going unused their past two outings.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extra time goes D.C. United's way, letting it advance in U.S. Open Cup Jacob Murrell and Jared Stroud converted after regulation as D.C. denied second-division Charleston, 2-0, at Audi Field.

MAY 7, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

INSANE bicycle kick: Jacob Murrell saves DC United in stoppage time | MLSSoccer.com Oh my word.

MARCH 2, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Goal in draw with Chicago Murrell scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Murrell took to the field after 61 minutes for Jared Stroud. He was not actively involved in the game but did manage to get on the scoresheet with his only attempt on target, and had another effort blocked. The 20-year-old is off to a hot start this season, he also created an assist in DC's previous match. Last season he netted just three from 33 appearances.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Murrell scores on bicycle kick in stoppage time to help DC United tie Fire 2-2

Jacob Murrell scored on a bicycle kick in the sixth minute of stoppage time to help D

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists in 2-2 draw Murrell assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Murrell assisted Christian Benteke to put DC United ahead before Toronto equalized in the second half. This was one of two chances he created in the game, whereas he only created 10 chances in 867 MLS minutes last season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to play Saturday Murrell (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day for Saturday's game at Toronto, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Murrell has seen limited minutes this season, so whether he plays or not shouldn't matter too much from a fantasy perspective. He's been limited to just six starts this season, bagging one goal and adding one assist.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Leagues Cup Murrell (groin) appeared for 20 minutes in Friday's 3-3 (5-6) penalty win.

Impact Murrell had missed the club's last match after picking up a groin issue midweek. However, the forward is now fit, as he returned in Leagues Cup play, earning 20 minutes off the bench. The forward has only started in six of his 20 appearances, so expect him to continue serving off the bench now that he is fit.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin injury Murrell (groin) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Minnesota.

Impact Murrell is set to miss his first match since April with an groin injury. He had appeared in the last 17 games in a row, totaling a goal and an assist with 21 shots (eight on target), 14 clearances and nine crosses (four on target).

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First MLS assist Murrell had an assist while creating two chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Murrell set up Jared Stroud in the sixth minute for the opening goal of the match while tying for the team-high with two chances created. The assist was the first of Murrell's MLS career and his first goal involvement in nearly two months.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in three shots Murrell generated three shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Atlanta United.

Impact Murrell only appeared for 17 minutes off the bench Wednesday but did his best trying to get D.C. back into the game, as he would take three shots. This was his first match in four appearances recording a shot, and he also only came up one short of tying his season-high for shots in a game.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Murrell is questionable for Saturday's match against Toronto due to an illness.

Impact Murrell has been added to the injury list, as he is likely to miss out due to an illness. Luckily for the club, he is mainly used off the bench, so his absence shouldn't be the biggest issue if he is not fit enough to compete.

MAY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home draw Murrell scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Murrell scored in the 33rd minute to double DC's lead with his first goal in the season, but they couldn't hold the lead. The forward led his side in shots and now has seven over the last two games. That was his second start in a row and second in the campaign, coming off the bench five times.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DC United sign MLS SuperDraft selection Jacob Murrell | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing D.C. United have signed forward Jacob Murrell, the seventh overall selection in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft pre...

JANUARY 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

JACOB MURRELL NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG