2018 Men's Soccer Roster
Drew Murphy
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Palos Verdes, Calif.
- High School:
- Palos Verdes/UCSB
2017 - Senior Season
Appeared in three games but missed most the season due to injury • Recorded an assist against UNCW in 36 minutes of action.
2016 - Junior Season
Scored the game-winning goal in overtime to send North Carolina to the 2016 NCAA College Cup • The 102nd minute goal came against Providence in an NCAA Quarterfinal match at Fetzer Field • It was his first goal as a member of the Tar Heel program • Dealt with a foot injury that limited him to only eight games • Had seven shots.
Played portions of three seasons at UCSB from 2013-15 • Started 40 games and appeared in 43 matches for the Gauchos • Compiled five goals and 13 assists for 23 total points • Named All-Big West Second Team as a sophomore in 2014 after recording three goals and five assists • Selected to 2013 Big West All-Freshman Team after notching one goal and eight assists, the most at UCSB since 1978.
Prep - Palos Verdes
Competed with the LA Galaxy Academy from 2008-13 • Was a member of the 2011 U.S. Soccer Academy’s National Championship Team.
Personal
Drew Murphy is the son of John and Michelle Murphy • Born in Torrance, Calif. • Has two older siblings, Joe and Hillary • Enrolled at UNC in January 2016 • Exercise and sport science major with an emphasis on sport administration.
