ELON, NC -- Elon men's soccer coach Mike Reilly announced that Jonathan Leese (Liverpool, England) will join the Phoenix squad this fall on an athletic scholarship.

Leese, a sophomore, transfers to Elon from Louisburg College where he started every game in 2000 en route to scoring three goals. The midfielder also notched five assists. Leese played for Capenhurst F.C. in the Carlsberg West Cheshire League in Europe before coming to the United States.

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