Will King

Photo by: Melissa Wheeler

Photo by: Jamie Schwaberow/Clarkson Creative Photography

Position:
Defender
Height:
6-0
Weight:
170
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Columbus, Ohio
High School:
Upper Arlington H.S.
Club:
Columbus Crew

Honors and Awards:
2025 Midseason Top-100 Freshman, ranked No. 35.

2025:
Played and started in all 22 matches, beginning at centerback before switching to an outside back role in September…Scored the game-winning goal in the Summit League Final against Kansas City on November 15…Also scored in the opening minutes of Denver’s 3-2 loss to San Diego on August 28. Played 1674 minutes for a Denver defense that was one of the top in the Summit League, allowing just four goals in regular season conference matches.

2024:
Redshirted.

Before Denver:
Had four goals and three assists as a centerback during the 2023 season…Helped lead Columbus to the final of the MLS Next Playoffs in 2022…Participated in National Honor Society.

Personal:
Chose the University of Denver because of the location of the school, the men’s soccer program and the campus…Hopes to pursue professional soccer or a job that he enjoys after graduation…Enjoys hanging out with friends and watching football.