2024 Men's Soccer Roster

7 Leo Golden

  • Position Midfield
  • Height 5-7
  • Weight 150
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Plattsburgh, NY
  • High School (C.C.) Beekmantown

Biography

2024 Season
  • Started five of the 15 contests he appeared in registering three shots on goal on the season
  • Named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District
  • Earned a spot on the SUNYAC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
2023 Season
  • Started eight of the 15 contests he appeared in registering one assist with 10 shots and four shots on goal on the season
  • His lone assist came in a 2-0 win at Thomas (10/7/23)
  • Named to the NAC Fall 2023 All-Academic Team
2022 Season
  • Member of the men's soccer team earning NAC Fall 2022 All-Academic Team honors
2021 Season
  • Appeared in four contests during his rookie season logging nearly 100 minutes of action
  • Named to the Fall 2021 All-Academic Team
High School
  • Leo played four years of varsity soccer at Beekmantown
  • He earned CVAC All-Star First Team honors as a junior and Second Team honors as a sophomore
  • Earned the CVAC All-Academic Award as a senior, was a member of the National Honor Society, Area All-State Jazz Ensemble as a freshman and Area All-State Concert Band as a junior
  • His soccer team was Vermont State Cup Champions in 2016 & 2017
  • He also played club soccer for Burlington FC
Personal
  • Born November 27, 2002
  • Son of Jamel & Barry
  • Brother of Rocco
  • Electrical Engineering Technology major
Fun Facts
What is a Little-Known Fact About Yourself? I play the trumpet, like to ski in the winter, and I really like cars.
Who is Your Personal Hero/Idol and Why? My idol would be Kobe Bryant. He was willing to outwork anyone to achieve his goal no matter the circumstance.
Favorite Sports Team: Chelsea FC, CF Montreal, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics
Favorite Professional Athlete: Leo Messi, Christian Pulisic, Tom Brady
Favorite Food: Pulled Pork
Favorite Song: Do What I want – Lil Uzi Vert
Favorite Music Artist: Lil Uzi Vert
Why Did You Chose SUNY Canton: I chose SUNY Canton because of the smaller campus and tight knit, welcoming feel that it brings. Also, it had the major I was looking for and I am able to play soccer.
What Do You Like Most About SUNY Canton: The campus
What do you like most about your sports team/coach at SUNY Canton: Coach Penrod was really helpful when it came down to choosing SUNY Canton. He’s very personable, and definitely has the right mindset for the team.
 

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 15

    2021Freshman

    Midfield
    5'7" 150 lbs
    15
  • 7

    2022Sophomore

    Midfield
    5'7" 150 lbs
    7
  • 7

    2023Junior

    Midfield
    5'7" 150 lbs
    7
  • 7
    C

    2024Senior

    Midfield
    5'7" 150 lbs
    7
    C