Wil
Trapp
- Position Midfielder
- Number 6
- Date of Birth Jan 15 1993
- Hometown Gahanna, OH
- Height 5' 8"
- Club Columbus Crew SC
A READY-MADE LEADER
While a midfield fixture with the Columbus Crew for years, as of 2017 his involvement with the U.S. Men's National Team was limited to two caps across two different January Camps. That changed during the MNT's transitional campaign the following year when the program's focus shifted towards bringing along the next generation of National Team talent. The philosophy was reflected with 20 players, mostly under age 23, making their debuts and looking for leadership along the way.
A club captain with Columbus and the previous cycle's U-23 MNT side, Trapp filled the role admirably, wearing the armband in eight of his team-leading nine appearances during the year while guiding a relatively inexperienced group through a rigorous schedule including a memorable 1-1 draw with soon-to-be World Cup champions France in June and a spirit-building 1-0 victory against Mexico in September. Commended for his leadership, Trapp's play was also recognized, as he finished 2018 as a finalist for U.S. Soccer's Male Athlete of the Year award.
PRAISE FROM HENRY
PERSONAL SIDE
A READY-MADE LEADER
While a midfield fixture with the Columbus Crew for years, as of 2017 his involvement with the U.S. Men's National Team was limited to two caps across two different January Camps. That changed during the MNT's transitional campaign the following year when the program's focus shifted towards bringing along the next generation of National Team talent. The philosophy was reflected with 20 players, mostly under age 23, making their debuts and looking for leadership along the way.
A club captain with Columbus and the previous cycle's U-23 MNT side, Trapp filled the role admirably, wearing the armband in eight of his team-leading nine appearances during the year while guiding a relatively inexperienced group through a rigorous schedule including a memorable 1-1 draw with soon-to-be World Cup champions France in June and a spirit-building 1-0 victory against Mexico in September. Commended for his leadership, Trapp's play was also recognized, as he finished 2018 as a finalist for U.S. Soccer's Male Athlete of the Year award.