Jonathan Leathers
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan Leathers | ||
| Date of birth | November 5, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Athens, Georgia, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Charlotte Eagles | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Furman Paladins | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2006 | Augusta FireBall | 26 | (0) |
| 2007 | Atlanta Silverbacks U23's | 13 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Kansas City Wizards | 34 | (0) |
| 2011 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 22 | (0) |
| 2014– | Charlotte Eagles | 16 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008 | United States U23 | 2 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 12, 2014. | |||
Jonathan Leathers (born November 5, 1985) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Charlotte Eagles in the USL Pro.
Career
Highschool
Leathers played recreation department league soccer while attending Prince Avenue Christian.
College and Amateur
Leathers played college soccer at Furman University from 2004 to 2007, and was a three-time All-Conference first team player and a one-time second team All-American during his collegiate career. He was named Furman Male Athlete of the Year as a senior. During his college years, he also played with Augusta FireBall and Atlanta Silverbacks U23's in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
Leathers was drafted 25th overall by Kansas City Wizards in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft and made his MLS debut in Kansas City's first match of the 2008 season against D.C. United on March 29, 2008. He was selected by expansion team Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the 8th round of the 2010 MLS Expansion Draft.
He remained with Vancouver for the 2011 season. At season's end, his contract expired and he entered the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Leathers was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.
Leathers returned to the game after a two-year break when he signed with USL Pro club Charlotte Eagles.[1]
International
Leathers made two appearances for the US U-23 national team at the 2008 Toulon Tournament.