2016 Men's Soccer Roster

13 Eric McKenna

  • Class Senior
  • Position Midfield/Defense
  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 180
  • Hometown Great River, N.Y.
  • Highschool East Islip

Biography

VILLANOVA

An energetic presence who was called on often in 2014 to help raise the defensive tempo ... A strong and versatile defender who can play in the defensive midfield or on the back wall.

2016

Wrapped up his career as a key part of Villanova's defense ... Started 20 of the 21 games he appeared in and his versatility was instrumental in helping the 'Cats overcome injuries to defenders Nikkeye DePoint, Christopher Bared, and Andres Camacho ... Scored two goals on six shots (.333).

2015

Saw action in 14 games, primarily in the defensive midfield .. Was a part of the starting lineup on 10 of those occasions ... Generated two shots on the campaign.

2014

Often gave Villanova a lift with his work as a substitute, particularly in the defensive midfield off the bench ... Appeared in 15 games and was twice in the starting lineup ... Selected to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team for his work in the class room.

2013

Practiced but did not appear in a regular season game for the Wildcats.

PERSONAL

Served as a team captain for the U18 Albertson Academy squad and helped anchor a defense that surrendered the second fewest goals in the USSF ... Was a four-time New York state champion with the Dix Hills Thunder (2005-08) ...Played three seasons of varsity soccer at East Islip High School, where he also was a team captain ... Earned all-Suffolk County honors in 2010 and 2011 ... Has an older brother who plays soccer at Stony Brook ... Born 11/26/1994.

Statistics

Season:
2016

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2005Sophomore

    Defense
    6'2" 180 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2013Freshman

    Defense
    6'2" 180 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2014Sophomore

    Defense
    6'2" 180 lbs
    5
  • 13

    2015Junior

    Midfield/Defense
    6'2" 180 lbs
    13
  • 13

    2016Senior

    Midfield/Defense
    6'2" 180 lbs
    13