Travis Wall
A clinical and highly decorated collegiate forward, Travis Wall signed his first professional contract with the Loons, contributing to the club’s attack during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
The vitals
- Position: Forward
- Height/weight: 6’0”, 175 lbs
- Birthdate: Jan. 4, 1990
- Nationality: United States
- How he joined the Loons: Signed his first professional contract with the Minnesota Stars FC on April 4, 2012
The story so far
Travis Wall arrived in Minnesota as one of the most accomplished players in Division III history. At Ohio Wesleyan University, he was a two-time First Team All-American and the 2011 National Player of the Year, leading his team to a National Championship as a senior. After spending the 2012 preseason with the Columbus Crew of MLS, he signed with the Minnesota Stars FC for their 2012 NASL campaign.
Wall spent two seasons in Minnesota, featuring as a target forward and providing a physical presence in the box during the transition from the Stars to the United branding. While playing professionally, he began his coaching career at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul. After leaving Minnesota in early 2014, he served as the Director of Soccer Operations at Xavier University before returning to Ohio Wesleyan and eventually embarking on a highly successful head coaching career at St. Olaf College and Kenyon College.
What he brought to the pitch
Wall was a quintessential “pure” forward with an exceptional sense of positioning. Standing 6’0”, he was strong in the air and possessed the hold-up play necessary to link the midfield to the attack. His game was built on the instincts he honed during his prolific college years—knowing exactly when to peel off a defender’s shoulder or find a pocket of space in a crowded area.
On the pitch, he was recognized for his high soccer IQ and unselfishness, often serving as a focal point for the attack even when he wasn’t the one taking the final shot. That tactical understanding of the game’s movements became the foundation for his coaching career, as he transitioned from a player who exploited defensive gaps to a coach who designs systems to create them.
