Loras College Athletics

Why did you come to Loras: “The people, the school, and to win a national title.”

2016: As a freshman he appeared in 18 matches, starting four … Scored his first collegiate goal against St. Scholastica (Sept. 10) … Registered two game-winning goals with his second one coming against Luther (Oct. 25) in a 1-nil win helping Loras to their 11th IIAC Regular Season Title … Totaled five goals and two assists … All-Iowa Conference selection

High School: Graduate of Libertyville High School in Libertyville, Ill. … Four-year varsity soccer player for Andy Bitta in the North Suburban conference … All-Conference … State Tournament MVP … Helped lead the Wildcats to a conference and a state championship … Team was honored by National Guard Tour of Champions

Personal: Liam O’Connell … Son of John and Dawn O’Connell and brother of Seamus and Aidan O’Connell … Born in West Palm Beach, Florida and raised in Libertyville, Ill. … Played club soccer for FC 1974 … Names Paul Pogba as his favorite professional athlete and Chelsea FC as his favorite professional sports team … Major is undecided