On Monday, former WMU men's soccer midfielder Jake Rufe turned pro by signing a contract to land him a spot in the United Soccer League (USL). He will be returning to his home state of Alabama to play for the Birmingham Legion FC.
"I'm proud of Jake," WMU head coach Chad Wiseman said in the program’s press release. "He has worked hard for this opportunity and will continue to represent Western Michigan well. He was a three-year starter for us in Kalamazoo and now gets to play in his home state with a squad that is just one step away from MLS competition.