Men’s soccer: Vanguard duo recognized

COSTA MESA - For the second straight season, Vanguard University

men’s soccer standouts Diego Goni and Joshua McLeish have received

honorable mention on the NAIA All-American team.

Goni, a two-time all-region and three-time All-Golden State Athletic

Conference performer, scored 47 goals in his three-year career for the

Lions.

“Diego is a pure finisher, who scored on nearly 40% of the shots he

takes,” Coach Dave McLeish said of the senior striker.

A native of Uruguay, Goni was fourth in goals per game and seventh in

points per game in the NAIA. He has scored 108 points as a Lion.

The younger McLeish, also a two-time all-region and three-time

All-GSAC honoree, has led the Lions in assists the last two seasons. A

product of San Clemente High, he finished with 24 assists and five goals

playing for his father at Vanguard.

“Josh is a technical player who has great field vision and tactical

understanding of the game,” the elder McLeish said. “(Josh) is a true

soccer junkie.”

The duo led the Lions to a 10-5-1 season and a berth in the Region II

playoffs.