AMBUSH RE-SIGN DEFENDER ZACH DRUHE

by Jim Fossell

St. Charles, Missouri (October 17, 2024) – The St. Louis Ambush have re-signed defender Zachary Druhe to a three-year extension, the team announced today.

The 2024-25 season will be Druhe’s third with the Ambush and in the Major Arena Soccer League. In his first two seasons, Druhe appeared in 23 games, tallying two goals, six assists and blocking six opposing shots. He is a local product, hailing from Granite City, Illinois. He has spent his entire life in the St. Louis area.

Prior to joining the Ambush in 2022, Druhe split his collegiate career between East Central Community College and the University of Missouri at St. Louis. At East Central, he was First Team All-Conference and All-Region and earned team MVP honors his second year.

Druhe played four years of prep soccer at Granite City High School, where he made the varsity team as a Freshman and went on to be the team’s leading scorer during his Sophomore through Senior years. In his Senior year, he also was an All-Sectional player and First Team All-Conference.

Before high school, Druhe played club soccer with the Granite City Elks, St. Louis Scott Gallagher and Gateway Rush. He started playing youth club soccer at the age of seven.

Ambush co-owner, General Manager and Head Coach Jeff Locker said, “Zach is one of our young players with lots of talent and potential. We look forward to his continued development and contributions to our success.”

Druhe said, “Hey Ambush Nation, I could not be more excited for extending my stay with the team and to play in front of the fabulous fans we have! Hoping this year to bring the success this team deserves. Can’t wait for the season to get started!”

The Ambush will kick off their twelfth season when they take the field for their home opener at The Family Arena on Black Friday, November 29. Season, single-game and group tickets are now on sale. Call the Ambush office at 636-477-6363 for more information. Fans can stay current on all Ambush news by visiting the team’s official website, stlambush.com and on social media outlets.