2017: Played in two games in his first season at Valpo… Made his first career start and notched his first career save on Sept. 9 at SIU Edwardsville. Kept the Cougars off the scoreboard through regulation, but SIU Edwardsville prevailed in overtime… Picked up his first career victory on Oct. 3 at Northern Illinois, a 3-2 triumph.

Graceland University (2014-16): Two-year starter at NAIA Graceland in Lamoni, Iowa... Finished undergrad in three years with a 4.0 GPA... Distinguished graduating leader in business school... graduated highest overall GPA as a student-athlete at Graceland University.

Other Soccer Experience: Two years of PDL with the St. Louis Lions... Served a captain in both club and high school... Holds his high school's record for most shutouts and wins. 

Personal: Pursuing a master's degree in international economics and finance... Born on Nov. 19, 1995... Son of Scheryl and Juergen Richt, has a sister, Elisabeth and brother, Christopher.