McDONOGH STAR

Georgetown University forward Jacob Murrell, D.C. United’s first-round draft pick, will forgo his final two years of NCAA eligibility to sign an MLS contract, people close to the matter said.

Many observers, including Hoyas Coach Brian Wiese, had expected the 6-foot-3 Murrell to play at least one more college season. But the No. 7 overall selection informed the university Thursday that he was signing with United, one person said.

United and Georgetown officials said they did not want to comment.

Had Murrell not signed, United would have retained his MLS rights through 2025.

Murrell is a McDonogh School graduate from Forest Hill, Md., who FINISH READING HERE

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