Jan. 11, 2017
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State men's soccer head coach Bob Warming announced the signing of defensive midfielder/outside back Mike Conneh (Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England) for spring 2017 Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Conneh will be immediately eligible to practice and play in spring competition with the Nittany Lions.
The early signee makes the long trip to Penn State from South Yorkshire, England where he played high school soccer at Meadowhead School. The 5'7" midfielder lead his team to four league titles and four district cups, while scoring 34 goals en route to three Player of the Year awards and the David Beckham Academy Best Player award. The South Yorkshire, England native helped his team to the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Cup from 2009-12 as one of the last 16 national schools.
Conneh played club soccer for Nottingham Forest FC from 2009-10 and Sheffield Wednesday FC from 2010-16. As a member of Sheffield Wednesday FC, Conneh scored 11 goals and had 16 assists in the 2013-14 campaign, earning an early scholarship and helping his team to a third-place finish in the U18 Youth Development League. Conneh scored eight goals and have four assists while leading his team to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup against Chelsea in his final season with the program. Finally, Conneh made his FA Cup debut at just 15 years old.
"Our associate head coach Chad Duernberger has really done his homework identifying players," stated head coach Bob Warming. "Chad is identifying players who fit the academic, athletic, character and positions specific profile we need. I am really looking forward to working with Mikey and watching him grow in all areas."