Leo Burney

Leo Burney (born November 2, 2001) is an American soccer player who plays for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United.

Career Burney started his youth career with local side Blue Arrows before joining Seattle United in 2010. He joined the Seattle Sounders FC academy in 2015. He made his debut for USL club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in August 2018.

In the summer of 2022, Burney joined the inaugural roster for USL League Two club Ballard FC. He rejoined the team for the 2023 season and helped the team to the league championship.

While at the University of Pennsylvania, Burney was named to the All-Ivy League First Team all four years, and was twice named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 and 2024.

In December 2024, Burney signed with the Seattle Sounders FC first team for the 2025 season, with club options for the next three years.

On 25 November 2025, it was announced that he would be leaving Seattle Sounders after the club declined the option on his contract.

On 10 January 2026, Burney signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United.

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Honours

Team Sounders Academy 2018 Generation Adidas Cup. Ballard FC 2023 USL League Two. Individual Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year. 2022, 2024.