CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Former Drake men's soccer standout Alec Bartlett has signed a professional contract with the Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League, the club announced last week.
Bartlett, a defender, played four seasons at Drake and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology in December, 2015. The Overland Park, Kan., native started 78 games in his career as a Bulldog and helped the team capture the 2015 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title. He scored six goals and recorded three assists while anchoring a defensive unit that posted 19 shutouts in four seasons.