Bradley Poppell

Photo by: Drake Harlett, BGSU Athletics

Photo by: Drake Harlett, BGSU Athletics

Photo by: Drake Harlett, BGSU Athletics

2025 | Sophomore

Made his BGSU debut in the season opener vs. IU Indy, playing 32 minutes off the bench
Was in the Starting XI at Butler, his first start as a Falcon, and played 39 minutes
Came off the bench to see action in the win at Wright State

Colorado Springs, Colo.

2024 | Freshman

Played in 12 matches, making four starts, as a freshman at Air Force
Had two points on the season
Scored his first collegiate goal at Western Michigan
Made his first start against San Jose State, and led the team with three shot attempts
Also started matches vs. Seattle, Grand Canyon and UTRGV

Cincinnati, Ohio

Attended Archbishop Moeller H.S., graduating in May of 2024
Was the 2023-24 Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year
Also named the 2023 Ohio Division I Player of the Year
And, was a 2023 United Soccer Coaches All-American
Earned four letters for coach Mike Welker's Crusaders
Two-time All-Ohio First-Team selection, and also was a two-time United Soccer Coaches All-Region performer
Set the school records for career goals (55) and points (133)
Led the team to a 24-0-1 record in his senior season, as the team was ranked number one in the nation by United Soccer Coaches
Had 23 goals and six assists in that senior season
A team captain as a senior
Spanish Honor Society

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Son of Brad Poppell and Kristine Thompson
Father played collegiate soccer at Miami Univ.
Plans to major in business at BGSU
Has played club soccer for Cincinnati United Premier, helping that team to four Ohio State Cup championships
Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant
Lists his parents as his biggest influences