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Luca Ulrich

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Luca Ulrich
Personal information
Full name Luca Benjamin Ulrich
Date of birth (2003-03-17) March 17, 2003 (age 23)
Place of birth New York City, NY
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
IFK Lulea
Number 16
Youth career
2011–2019 Bethesda SC
2019–2020 D.C. United
2020–2021 Bethesda SC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Georgetown Hoyas
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Christos FC
2025 San Jose Earthquakes II
2025 San Jose Earthquakes
2026 IFK Luleå
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Luca Benjamin Ulrich (born March 17, 2003) is a German-American professional soccer player who plays as goalkeeper for Swedish side IFK Luleå.

Early life

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Ulrich was born in New York City and raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He began his youth soccer career with Bethesda Soccer Club, one of the leading development programs in the Mid-Atlantic region. He holds both German and American citizenships.

College career

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Ulrich attended Georgetown University, where he played for the Georgetown Hoyas from 2021 to 2024.[1] During his tenure, Georgetown established itself as one of the top programs in the Big East Conference, winning multiple Big East regular season championships and Big East Tournament titles.[2][3] The Hoyas also advanced to the NCAA College Cup, reaching the national semifinal (Final Four) during Ulrich’s collegiate career.[4]

Ulrich was named a Big East All-Academic selection, reflecting his performance in both athletics and academics during his collegiate career.[5]

Professional career

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After completing his collegiate career, Ulrich signed his first professional contract in 2025 with the San Jose Earthquakes MLS Next Pro affiliate The Town FC — the club's rebranded identity for the San Jose Earthquakes II.[6] He made his professional debut on April 24, 2025, starting in goal against North Texas SC at Choctaw Stadium.[7] Competing within Major League Soccer’s professional development structure, he was called up to MLS matchday rosters with the San Jose Earthquakes during his time with the organization.[8]

Following the 2025 season, Ulrich joined Swedish club IFK Luleå, playing his home matches at Skogsvallen.[9][10][11] He made his Swedish debut on May 6, 2026, starting in goal in a 5–1 away victory against Storfors AIK.[11][12]

References

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  1. "Georgetown men's soccer program signs eight incoming recruits". SoccerWire. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  2. Rueda, Carlos (2021-08-26). "Men's soccer poised for return to the biggest stage". The Georgetown Voice. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  3. "Georgetown Claims the 2024 BIG EAST Men's Soccer Championship Crown". www.bigeast.com. 2024-11-17. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  4. Elchlepp, Kimberly (2021-12-08). "NCAA Men's College Cup Presented Live on ESPNU, December 10 and 12". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  5. "Luca Ulrich - Men's Soccer". Georgetown University Athletics. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  6. FC, The Town (2025-04-03). "The Town FC Signs Goalkeeper Luca Ulrich to MLS NEXT Pro Contract". THE TOWN FC. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  7. Winters, Chris (2025-04-23). "North Texas SC shuts out The Town 2-0". 3rd Degree. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
  8. sjearthquakes. "NEWS: Earthquakes Sign Goalkeeper Luca Ulrich to Short-Term Loan Agreement | San Jose Earthquakes". sjearthquakes. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  9. "Luca Ulrich klar för IFK Luleå | Luleå Gratistidning" (in Swedish). 2026-04-08. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  10. "Luca Ulrich klar för IFK Luleå" (in Swedish). 2026-04-08. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  11. 1 2 Lindvall, Peter (2026-05-10). ""Jag packade alla mössor och vantar jag hade"". www.nsd.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  12. Lindgren, Micke (2026-05-06). "Klar förlust – men SAIK var bättre än så: "Synd det rinner iväg"". www.pt.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2026-05-21.