2017: Started in 21 games and solidified a Badger back line that posted eight shutouts on the season ... tallied two pivotal assists in Wisconsin's magical postseason run ... got in on the scoring fun with an assist in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinal game against Michigan (11/10) ... notched the second assist in the first round of the NCAA tournament against University of Illinois-Chicago (11/16) ... posted a team-high 2027 minutes of playing time after suffering a season-ending injury less than a year prior
2016: Started in 17 straight games until an injury before the Big Ten tournament … solidified himself as an integral part of a Badger back line that combined for six shut outs … recorded one shot on the season
2015: Started in all 19 games ... tallied two shots ... recorded first career assist and point against UC Davis (Sept. 6).
2014: Appeared in seven games ... recorded first career start vs. Rutgers (Nov. 8).
High School: Ranked in the 2014 Boys IMG Academy 150 Player Pool ... rated a four-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.com ... team captain for both FC Wisconsin Nationals U18 (2013-14) and FC Milwaukee Academy U16 (2010-13) ... additional club experience includes FC Milwaukee U14 (2009-10), Mequon United U12-13 (2008-09) and SC Slinger U12 (2007) ... attended Slinger High School, earning Second Team All-Conference as a sophomore; First Team All-Conference and All-State team nomination as a freshman ... additional soccer experience includes invitation to the first Midwest Combine (2013), U18 3v3 Tournament Champion as a U16 Player (2012), and U15 3v3 Tournament Champion as a U14 Player (2011).
Personal: Son of Curtis and Debra Masbruch ... has one brother, Blake ... majoring in economics.
Trask on Masbruch: "Alex joins us from FC Wisconsin, where he's been the central hub of their Academy team for the past few years. He can play in many different spots and I know our older players will be excited to have him as a part of the program. Coach Tiemeyer and former assistant coach (Phil) Presser, along with the staff at FC Wisconsin, have done an outstanding job preparing Alex for college soccer, but more importantly for the Big Ten Conference. Alex brings a great blend of technique, focus, discipline, leadership and the hallmarks of a big-time soccer player. I know Alex will be a leader of this program in the future and I'm really looking forward to shaping and molding him into the player we expect him to be."
Tiemeyer on Masbruch: "Alex is a Big Ten soccer player. He is solid on the ball and a strong ball winner. He is very competitive, passionate and physically prepared. Alex has the ability to play in multiple positions while at Wisconsin due to his personality and technique."
Why Wisconsin? "After considerable research, with respect to the engineering programs offered throughout the various Wisconsin universities, I chose the University of Wisconsin for two reasons. First, the outstanding reputation the University of Wisconsin possesses, combined with the exceptional reviews I've received from recent graduates. Secondly, attending the University of Wisconsin will provide me the opportunity to pursue another life dream, playing soccer at the collegiate level. Soccer has always been a passion of mine, and I am thrilled with the opportunity of playing for Coach (John) Trask and representing the University of Wisconsin Badgers men's soccer team."
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