BEFORE FC CINCINNATI: Most recently played for Columbus Crew SC Academy … made five appearances in the 2018-19 DA season with the U-16/17’s … made 10 appearances, scoring four goals, in the 2018-19 DA season with the U-15’s … made six appearances, scoring two goals, in the 2017-18 DA season with the U-15’s … made 16 appearances, scoring 14 goals, in the 2017-18 DA season with the U-14’s …. made six appearances, scoring two goals, in the 2016-17 DA season with the U-13’s … made 18 appearances, scoring 17 goals, in the 2016-17 DA season with the U-12’s … participated in various showcases and the Generation Adidas Cup … played with Lexington FC before joining the Columbus Crew SC Academy
Personal: Preston Welch … is the son of Brittany and Matt Welch … has two brothers Austin (16) and Brennan (12) … lists Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé as his favorite players … supports FC Cincinnati and Manchester City … in his spare time, Welch likes working out and watching Netflix … his father, Matt, played football at the University of Kentucky and hockey and Eastern Kentucky University