PRIOR TO PENN STATE
Leavey joins Penn State from Waterford, Ireland, from which he brings 15 years of soccer experience. The midfielder has played with three different club teams, most recently with The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA) in Montverde, Florida. Before arriving in America, Leavey played club soccer with his hometown team, Waterford FC. With his high school team at De La Salle College in Waterford, Leavey led his team to a u17 Munster Championship title. In addition to his soccer background, he also lettered in hurling and Gaelic football.
PERSONAL
Leavey is the son of Sean Leavey and Marian Ryan. He has two sisters, Clare and Ruthie, and one brother, Paddy. Leavey intends to major in business.