Jake
Crull

Position: Defender
Hometown: Heiligenkreuz, Austria
Height: 6-foot-1
Previous: Forward Madison FC

Bio: Born in Heiligenkreuz, Austria, Jacob “Jake” Crull is an accomplished defender with a proven track record in USL League One. Crull most recently played with Forward Madison from 2023-2025 and has been a consistent presence on the back line, earning recognition as a USL League One All-League Second Team defender in 2023. Known for his defensive reliability, work rate, and tactical discipline, he brings experience, versatility, and a strong competitive edge to the squad.

Timeline: Crull played collegiately at Spring Arbor University from 2016 to 2019, where he established himself as a consistent performer and earned NAIA All-American honors during his career. During the 2018 and 2019 summer seasons, he also gained additional experience in USL League Two with the Charlotte Eagles. He signed his first professional contract with Union Omaha ahead of the 2020 season, beginning his professional career in USL League One and contributing across the 2020 and 2021 campaigns. Crull continued in USL League One with FC Tucson in 2022, before signing with Forward Madison FC later that year. From 2023 through 2025, he became a regular presence on Madison’s back line and earned USL League One All-League honors during his time with the club.