Emily Derucki slides for the ball in Mizzou soccer's game against Alabama on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Emily Derucki 2024 Headshot

Emily Derucki Season 2024

#17
PosF
Ht5-9
YearFreshman
HometownWildwood, Mo.

Awards & Honors

  • 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll

Missouri
2025 (Sophomore)

  • Started all 17 matches, logging 1,177 minutes on the wing and in the attack.
  • Finished the season with one goal and four assists for six points.
  • Recorded two assists in a 5-0 win over Youngstown State on Aug. 20.
  • Scored the game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory over Texas on Sept. 12.
  • Took a season-high four shots with two on goal against Illinois on Sept. 4.
  • Played a full 90 minutes in the scoreless draw against Arkansas on Oct. 19.

2024 (Freshman)

  • Appeared in all 17 matches with nine starts, totaling 842 minutes.
  • Made her collegiate debut with a shot on goal in a shutout win over Missouri State on Aug. 15.
  • Recorded her first collegiate assist against Miami on Aug. 29.
  • Scored her first career goal in a 5-0 shutout versus Ole Miss on Oct. 10.
  • Logged multiple-shot performances against Illinois, SEMO, Tennessee and Texas.

Prep

  • Prepped at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Mo.
  • Named a MAC All-Star Game selection.
  • Earned First Team All-Conference and All-District honors.
  • Voted All-Region Co-Offensive Player of the Year.
  • Recognized as a Bob Kehoe Future Star by the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame.
  • Selected to the United Soccer Coaches All-Midwest Team.
  • Helped Lafayette win a district championship and place third at the state tournament.
  • Graduated magna cum laude.
  • Played club soccer with Gallagher.
  • Personal
  • Born July 2, 2006, in Wildwood, Mo.
  • Daughter of Jason and Kimberly Derucki; has one brother, Nathan.
  • Mother, Kimberly, and relative Tom Buescher are Missouri graduates.
  • Majoring in Business Finance.
  • A left-footed forward/wing forward.
  • Lists reuniting with teammates on the first day of summer training as her most memorable soccer moment.
  • Chose Mizzou for its welcoming environment and commitment to player development.
  • Enjoys spending free time with friends.
  • Aspires to a career in business or finance.
  • Favorite music streaming service is Spotify; top summer 2025 songs include Trumpets (Jason Derulo), All Night(Beyoncé) and XO (Beyoncé).
  • Says she can’t live without her family.
  • Biggest inspiration is her mother for her strength, resilience and selflessness. 
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Junior
2026

Forward
5-9 / -
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Sophomore
2025

Forward
5-9 / -