Jake Rufe

Jacob Rufe (born January 22, 1996) is an American soccer player who most recently played as a defender for Birmingham Legion in the USL Championship.

Jake Rufe
Jake Rufe with Birmingham Legion in August 2023
Personal information
Full name Jacob Rufe
Date of birth (1996-01-22) January 22, 1996
Place of birth Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Team 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 65 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2023

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
  1. "Jake Rufe - Men's Soccer". Indiana University Athletics.
  2. "Jake Rufe - Men's Soccer". Western Michigan University Athletics.
  3. "Jake Rufe Returns for Third Season with AFCAA". AFC Ann Arbor.
  4. "Flint City Bucks - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Jacob Rufe -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "2019 Men's Roster". AFC Ann Arbor.
  6. "First Team | Stumptown Athletic". stumptownathletic.com.
  7. "Former Bronco Standout Jake Rufe Joins Legion FC". 11 May 2020.
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