BEFORE FC CINCINNATI: Most recently played for Columbus Crew SC Academy … made five appearances in the 2018-19 DA season … made 21 appearances in the 2017-18 DA season … made three appearances in the 2016-17 DA season with the U-14’s …. made 22 appearances, scoring three goals, in the 2016-17 DA season with the U-13’s … participated in the 2018 Winter Showcase in Florida … played with Lexington FC before joining the Columbus Crew SC Academy
Personal: Austin Welch … is the son of Brittany and Matt Welch … has two brothers Preston (14) and Brennan (12) … lists Lionel Messi, Memphis Depay, and Frenkie de Jong as his favorite players … supports Feyenoord Rotterdam and Manchester United … in his spare time, Welch likes to skiing and hanging out with his friends … his father, Matt, played football at the University of Kentucky and hockey and Eastern Kentucky University