University of North Carolina Athletics
2021 Men's Soccer Roster

Jersey Number 33
Garrett Kessel
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 150
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Oak Ridge, N.C.
- High School:
- Northwest Guilford
2021 - Sophomore Season
Made first career appearance in the season opener against Bucknell on Aug. 26, logging 11 minutes.
2020 - Freshman Season
Did not see game action in 2020.
Prior to UNC
A graduate of Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro who did not play soccer at the school • Four-year captain of the NC Fusion Academy club team • Appeared in 130 games for NC Fusion • National Honor Society member.
Personal
Garrett Kessel is the son of Lynn and Garrett Kessel • Born in Richmond, Virginia • His father was a Division III college baseball player.
Made first career appearance in the season opener against Bucknell on Aug. 26, logging 11 minutes.
2020 - Freshman Season
Did not see game action in 2020.
Prior to UNC
A graduate of Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro who did not play soccer at the school • Four-year captain of the NC Fusion Academy club team • Appeared in 130 games for NC Fusion • National Honor Society member.
Personal
Garrett Kessel is the son of Lynn and Garrett Kessel • Born in Richmond, Virginia • His father was a Division III college baseball player.
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