Penn’s Leo Burney Named USC All-American

Penn Soccer Star Leo Burney Earns All-American Honors for Second Straight Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – University of Pennsylvania men’s soccer standout⁢ Leo Burney has been named a Second team All-american by teh United Soccer Coaches (USC), marking the second consecutive year he has received this prestigious honor.

Burney, a senior defender, capped off ⁢a remarkable collegiate⁤ career with another stellar season for the⁢ Quakers.He started in all 17 matches, anchoring a defense that allowed a league-low 16 goals. Burney also contributed significantly on the‍ offensive end, racking up 10 points, including four goals.

“Leo has been an exceptional ⁣player and leader for our program,” ⁢said Penn head coach Brian Gill. “This ⁢All-American recognition is a testament to his hard ‍work, dedication, and talent. We are incredibly proud of him.”

Burney’s dominance on the ⁢field earned him numerous accolades⁢ throughout his Penn career. He was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in both 2022 and 2023, and was⁢ a First⁣ Team ⁣All-Ivy selection all four years. Burney’s leadership helped guide the ⁢Quakers to three consecutive Ivy League regular season titles and the top ⁣seed in the 2023⁢ and 2024 Ivy League Men’s Soccer Tournaments.

The talented defender’s⁣ impressive collegiate ⁤career has earned him a professional opportunity. Burney recently signed a homegrown contract with Major league Soccer’s ⁣Seattle Sounders FC.

Burney’s All-American selection adds to a growing list of honors ⁤for the Penn men’s soccer program, further solidifying its status as a national powerhouse.

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NewsDirectory3.com – For the second consecutive year, University‍ of Pennsylvania defender Leo Burney has ⁣been named ⁢a Second Team⁢ All-American by the United Soccer Coaches. This prestigious‍ honor caps ⁤off a remarkable‍ collegiate career for ⁤the senior, who anchored a Quakes defense that allowed a league-low 16 goals this past season.

Burney’s contributions weren’t limited to defense. He also made a important impact on the offensive side, scoring four goals and racking up 10 points ⁤overall. His outstanding play ⁤earned him numerous accolades throughout his Penn career, including being named Ivy League Defensive ‍Player of⁤ the Year in both 2022 and 2023. He⁣ was also a First Team All-Ivy selection all four years.

“Leo has been an extraordinary player and leader for our program,” said Penn head coach Brian Gill. “This All-American recognition is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and talent. We are incredibly⁤ proud of him.”

Burney’s ‍collegiate success has earned him a professional possibility. The talented defender recently signed a homegrown contract with Major League⁤ Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC. His selection as an All-American further solidifies the University of Pennsylvania men’s soccer program’s status as a national powerhouse.