Leo Conneh

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
Forward
Height:
5-7
Weight:
150
Hometown:
Anoka, Minn.

2024 (So.)

Played in 17 games with 10 starts
Scored two goals and four assists for eight points
Took 25 shots
Tied for eighth in the OVC in assists
Scored the Flames’ first goal of the season and had an assist in a 5-0 win over Mount Olive (Aug. 22)
Had an assist in a 2-2 tie at Longwood (Aug. 26)
Had an assist in a 7-1 win over Western Illinois (9/28)
Had a goal and an assist in a 5-0 victory over Southern Indiana (10/20)

2023 (Fr.)

Started all 18 games
Named to the OVC Newcomer team
Scored two goals and had seven assists for 11 points
Tied for the OVC lead and led Liberty in assists
Recorded two assists in collegiate debut win over Saint Peter’s (8/24)
Scored the first two goals of his career and had two assists in a victory over Chicago St. (9/28)
Received OVC Offensive Player of The Week honors (10/3)
Assisted the opening goal in a 4-0 victory over Eastern Illinois (10/12)

Prep

Graduate of Champlain Park High School
Started all three years of high school soccer
Three-time all-state team member, earning first team mention twice and second team honors as a freshman
Three-time all-area and all-conference team member
Team MVP as a sophomore after scoring 18 goals and assisting on 16
Played for club soccer with Minnesota United Academy and MNUFC2 in MLS Next pro
Scored and had an assist in MNUFC2 debut to be named MLS Next Pro Player of the Day for match week 1

Personal

Son of Edith and Varney Conneh
Brother Varney played collegiate soccer at Augsburg
Majoring in social work
Birthday is May 5

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
For me personally it felt like home on my visit, somewhere where the coaches care about the game and want to win, but also pay attention to the young men and how they can help them grow on and off the pitch.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
For pregame I listen to calming music, because there's a lot of nerves and also excitement, so I like to calm my body and mind down. I also try to imagine myself doing good things on the pitch. For postgame I like to watch cartoons, Kung fu Panda is my favorite.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My family is my biggest inspiration, I think of where I'm from and what we've gone through. They push me to be a better version of myself every day, my older brother helps me a lot in terms of reminding me how important it is to self-reflect, my mother helps me a lot on terms of perseverance, my Dad helps me a lot in terms of accountability and responsibility, and my little brother teaches me one of the most important lessons, patience.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
I think it would be when I made my professional debut In mls next pro and scored, that was a very proud moment for me and my family.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I chose the number 10 because growing up as a kid I've always idolize Messi. The way he plays the game and how he takes care of his family is something I strive to do

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My older brother Varney ran track and played soccer at a D3 school in Minnesota.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
For breakfast, I like pancakes and strawberries. For lunch, I like a quesadilla. For dinner, I like chicken alfredo. A special meal would be sushi.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat is the first app I check in the morning.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Reading and gaming are some things I enjoy.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Messi

What is your favorite possession and why?
Two bracelets I wear on my left hand given to me by girlfriend.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Say You Won't Let Go by James Arthur.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Dubai is my dream vacation.