David Leon (soccer)

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David Leon
Personal information
Full name David Bryan Leon
Date of birth (1987-09-28) September 28, 1987 (age 36)
Place of birth Manhasset, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2000–2005 Albertson SC
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2005–2008 George Washington Colonials
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Bryan Leon (born September 28, 1987) is an American soccer player who played one season for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Professional Division.

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Career

Youth & College

After playing club soccer with Albertson SC for six years, as well Herricks High School, Leon spent his college career at George Washington University. In his four seasons with the Colonials, Leon made 56 appearances and recorded four goals and eight assists.

Professional

After working as a consultant for Deloitte Consulting Firm for three years, Leon signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club Pittsburgh Riverhounds for the 2012 season. [1] He made his professional debut on April 6, 2012, in a 1-0 road victory over Antigua Barracuda FC. [2]

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References

  1. "GW Men's Soccer Alumni Continue Careers in Professional Leagues". GWsports.com. George Washington University. May 15, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  2. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". uslsoccer.com. April 6, 2012. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2012.