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Elijah John

Class:
Junior
Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-8
Weight:
145
Hometown:
Matthews, N.C.

2024 (So.)

Played in 12 games
Scored one goal and had one assist
Took nine shots
Scored a goal in a 5-0 win over Mount Olive (8/22)
Assisted on a goal in a 7-1 victory over Western Illinois (10/10)
Member of OVC Honor Roll

2023 (Fr.)

Played in all 18 games with one start
Scored a goal and had three assists for five points
Scored first collegiate goal in victory against Chicago St. (9/28)
Logged an assist in a 3-1 win over Houston Christian (10/1)
Named to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

Prep

Graduate of Levine Middle College High School
Member of the basketball team
Played club with the Charlotte Eagles Academy
Member of Charlotte Eagles U19, Charlotte Eagles USL2 and Queen City FC (UPSL) teams during his time at the academy
Part of US Club Nationals Champions with Charlotte Eagles USL Academy

Personal

Son of Holly and Jeremy John
Mother played soccer at Houghton
Father played soccer at Houghton and went on to play for the Charlotte Eagles
Majoring in business finance
Birthday is May 11

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was an easy choice for me because it is a genuine Christian school, and people here genuinely want to grow in their relationship with God. I can see this more specifically on the soccer team here. We have such a great group of guys who are all trying to grow and reach the same goals as me. Liberty is one of the highest-level Christian colleges for soccer in the US so that is another reason I wanted to play here.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always put my right sock on first, then my left, then right cleat, then left cleat. I just have to always put my right on first.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad has always inspired me because of how he goes through life daily. He has shown me and my brothers what it looks like to follow Christ each day. My dad is always there for me, no matter what I'm going through, and he consistently lets me know that. Hopefully I can be like that for my kids one day.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
I would have to say winning the US Club Nationals Tournament in 2021 with the Charlotte Eagles USL Academy.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked number 10 because it’s my favorite position on the field, which is an attacking midfielder.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Both my parents played soccer at Houghton College, and my dad played for one year at the Charlotte Eagles when it was a PDL team. My younger brothers also play. Aron plays at Charlotte FC for Crown Legacy right now and Isaac plays at the Charlotte Eagles on their USL Academy team.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is New York Strip steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. This meal for dinner is the best.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Either ESPN or messages.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Golf and basketball are my favorite outside of soccer.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Wayne Rooney

What is your favorite possession and why?
I like clothes and shoes, and I think it’s fun to get new clothes and throw together different fits, especially for game days.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
I don’t have a go-to karaoke song because I would never do karaoke. But on the off-chance I had to, I guess I would choose Replay by Iyaz.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I have always wanted to visit Italy and just see the country. Pictures that I have seen look so cool, so I've always wanted to visit.