Eric Leonard

Eric Leonard (born October 5, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Forward Madison FC in USL League One.

Eric Leonard
Personal information
Full name Eric Leonard
Date of birth (1995-10-05) October 5, 1995
Place of birth Palatine, Illinois, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Forward Madison
Number 3
Youth career
0000–2014 Fremd Vikings
0000–2014 Chicago Sockers
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2017 Butler Bulldogs 73 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 OKC Energy U23 13 (1)
2018 Nerang SC
2019– Forward Madison 22 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 31, 2019

Career

Youth and college career

In addition to playing for William Fremd High School, Leonard also served as the captain for the Sockers FC Chicago development academy.[1] In 2014, he joined Butler University, making 73 appearances and scoring 6 goals for the Bulldogs during his four seasons. He was named to the Big East All-Rookie Team in his freshman year, and twice was included in the division's All-Tournament Team in 2016 and 2017. He also served as the team's captain in his senior year.[2][3]

OKC Energy U23

Leonard joined the OKC Energy U23 team of the PDL in 2017. He made 13 regular season appearances, scoring one goal, along with one appearance in the play-offs.[4]

Nerang SC

In 2018, Leonard joined Australian club Nerang SC in the Gold Coast Premier League. At the end of the season, he won the Gold Coast Premier League Players' Player of the Year award.[5]

Forward Madison FC

In December 2018, Forward Madison FC announced the signing of Leonard for the team's inaugural season in 2019.[6][7][8] He made his league debut for the club on April 13, 2019, coming on as an 81st minute substitute for Josiel Núñez in a 1-0 away defeat to North Texas SC.[9]

Personal life

Leonard was born in Palatine, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

References
  1. "Leonard loves opportunity to join Butler soccer program". April 3, 2014.
  2. "Eric Leonard - 2016 - Butler University".
  3. "Eric Leonard | Club Soccer | College Soccer | College Soccer Recruiting | Elite Soccer Shop".
  4. "OKC Energy U23 - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #13 - Eric Leonard - M".
  5. "Gala Awards Night | Senior Eagles Celebrate Superb 2018 Season". October 17, 2018.
  6. "Forward Madison FC signs Midwest natives Leonard and Bement". December 18, 2018.
  7. "USL signings: Hartford Athletic adds three players". December 20, 2018.
  8. "Brian Bement Signs with USL Division One's Forward Madison FC".
  9. "North Texas vs. Forward Madison – 13 April 2019 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved April 20, 2019.


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