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2017 (Sr.): Played in 18 games for the Mustangs with six starts… Scored one goal on four shots and three shots on goal…  Part of Mustang back line that allowed just 13 goals all season.

2016 (Jr.): Played in 10 games and started eight on the back line for the Mustangs...Attempted two shots...Named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 7 Team.

2015 (So.): Played in two games, started one… Attempted one shot on goal.

2014 (Fr.): Started 16 of the 17 matches played in his first season ... Was part of a back line that only allowed 18 goals in 18 matches.

PREP: Attended Foster High School ... Played for US Soccer Development Academy member Houston Dynamo Academy and helped lead the U-18 Dynamo Academy to a wildcard playoff berth, and fourth place finish in the Texas region during the 2012-13 season ... Team was runner-up at the Dallas Cup ... Has participated internationally in Bolivia, El Salvador and Mexico.

PERSONAL: Anticipated business major ... Chose SMU because of the high academic and athletic standards ... Parents are Michelle and Garth Welch, who both played soccer at Texas A&M ... Has two brothers (Johan and Daniel) ... was named to the Principal's Honor Roll for his work in the classroom ... Hobbies include summer camp counseling, watching movies and reading.

Awards:
2017-18 AAC All-Academic Team