Hunter Morse
American soccer player (born 1998)
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Hunter Brant Morse (born October 12, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Portland Hearts of Pine in USL League One. A second-round pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by FC Cincinnati, he previously played for FC Cincinnati 2 of MLS Next Pro.
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Morse with Portland in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hunter Brant Morse[1] | ||
| Date of birth | October 12, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Belleville, Michigan, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Portland Hearts of Pine | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019 | Detroit City FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Michigan State Spartans | 28 | (0) |
| 2022 | Western Michigan Broncos | 21 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | FC Cincinnati | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | FC Cincinnati 2 | 12 | (0) |
| 2025– | Portland Hearts of Pine | 48 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of August 24, 2026 | |||
Early life and college career
Morse was born on October 12, 1998,[2] in Belleville, Michigan[3] and attended Huron High School in New Boston, Michigan.[4] Morse initially played college soccer for the Michigan State Spartans,[5] appearing in 28 matches over four seasons, before transferring to Western Michigan University for an additional season. He was named Mid-American Conference Co-Goalkeeper of the Year, along with Bowling Green's Brendan Graves, in his sole season with the Broncos.[6] Western Michigan also won the Mid-American Conference's championship.[7]
Club career
Detroit City FC
In 2019, while still a student at Michigan State, Morse played for Detroit City FC, at that point in the National Premier Soccer League and an amateur side.[8] He was the starting keeper for Le Rouge in the 2019 NPSL final, which ended in a victory.[9]
FC Cincinnati and FC Cincinnati 2
Morse was drafted 51st overall in the 2023 Major League Soccer SuperDraft by FC Cincinnati.[10] He was signed to their affiliate team in MLS Next Pro, FC Cincinnati 2.[11] He appeared 12 times for FC Cincinnati 2 across the 2023 and 2024 seasons.[2]
Portland Hearts of Pine
In 2025, he signed for Portland Hearts of Pine in USL League One.[12] He was Portland's primary goalkeeper for their inaugural season, and finished the 2025 season as the league leader in saves (92), and was third in save percentage.[3] He was awarded the 2025 USL League One Save of the Year for a save in an August 9 match against the Richmond Kickers.[13] Morse returned to the Hearts of Pine for the 2026 season.[14]
Honors and awards
Detroit City FC
Western Michigan Broncos
Individual
- 2022 Mid-American Conference Co-Goalkeeper of the Year[6]
- 2025 USL League One Save of the Year[13]