Wake Forest Men’s Soccer Adds Bret Russell to Complete 2025 Signing Class
5/28/2025 12:24:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The new addition joins the Demon Deacons from Detroit City FC II, where he played for Wake Forest soccer alum Brad Dunwell.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The reigning ACC Champions Wake Forest men's soccer has announced the final addition to its 2025 signing class as defender/midfielder Bret Russell joins the Demon Deacons from Detroit City FC II.
The Bingham Farms, Mich.-native made his professional debut with the Michigan Stars at the age of 18 as a senior in high school.
"We are thrilled to add a player of Bret's versatility and athleticism to our group to round out our 2025 recruiting class," head coach Bobby Muuss said. "Bret is a great addition, not only to the class, but also to the program as a whole. His desire to develop and grow in addition to his natural athletic ability are key attributes that I'm eager to begin working with this fall."
Russell was a multi-sport athlete at Groves High School, where he excelled at soccer, basketball and golf.
"Bret has come into Detroit City FC II and done very well," Wake Forest soccer alum and Detroit City FC II head coach Brad Dunwell said. "His composure on the ball and ability to consistently pick out the right passes will allow him to be a strong, reliable player for Wake Forest. Bret's physicality and athleticism will set him up for a smooth transition into the college game. I'm very excited to see what kind of player Bret can become under Bobby's guidance."
The 6'3 defender/midfielder is the final addition to the Deacs' 2025 squad as he joins standout Ethan Subachan in rounding out one of the nations best recruiting classes.
Muuss and associate head coach Dane Brenner have continued to bring in elite recruiting classes over the last six years, which has shown with the success on the pitch.
Wake Forest National Recruiting Rankings (Last Five Years)
Wake Forest will now look ahead to the season opener on Thursday, August 21 at 8 p.m. against Big Ten foe Maryland. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.
Wake Forest Men's Soccer 2025 Signing Class
The Bingham Farms, Mich.-native made his professional debut with the Michigan Stars at the age of 18 as a senior in high school.
"We are thrilled to add a player of Bret's versatility and athleticism to our group to round out our 2025 recruiting class," head coach Bobby Muuss said. "Bret is a great addition, not only to the class, but also to the program as a whole. His desire to develop and grow in addition to his natural athletic ability are key attributes that I'm eager to begin working with this fall."
Russell was a multi-sport athlete at Groves High School, where he excelled at soccer, basketball and golf.
"Bret has come into Detroit City FC II and done very well," Wake Forest soccer alum and Detroit City FC II head coach Brad Dunwell said. "His composure on the ball and ability to consistently pick out the right passes will allow him to be a strong, reliable player for Wake Forest. Bret's physicality and athleticism will set him up for a smooth transition into the college game. I'm very excited to see what kind of player Bret can become under Bobby's guidance."
The 6'3 defender/midfielder is the final addition to the Deacs' 2025 squad as he joins standout Ethan Subachan in rounding out one of the nations best recruiting classes.
Muuss and associate head coach Dane Brenner have continued to bring in elite recruiting classes over the last six years, which has shown with the success on the pitch.
Wake Forest National Recruiting Rankings (Last Five Years)
- 2025: 12th*
- 2024: 4th
- 2023: 11th
- 2022: 2nd
- 2021: 1st
Wake Forest will now look ahead to the season opener on Thursday, August 21 at 8 p.m. against Big Ten foe Maryland. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.
Wake Forest Men's Soccer 2025 Signing Class
- Alfred Debah
- Lorenze Currie
- John Di Stefano
- Chandler Young
- Ethan Subachan
- Tate Lorentz
- Harvey Sarajian
- Copeland Berkley
- David Nguema
- Bret Russell
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