High School: Three-time All-State… Three-time All-Region… Two-time state champion… 58 career wins

Club: ECRL Southeast Conference champions

Academic Honors: National Honor Society… West Point Leadership Award… Wofford Scholars Program… High Point Book Award… Outstanding Statesman

Personal: Enjoys weightlifting and video games… Ambassador for U.S. Center for Mental Health and Sport

3 Questions for Linebaugh
Biggest Soccer Influence? "My biggest soccer influence is Manuel Neuer, coming from a German lineage, I have always loved watching Neuer on the international stage. However, the way he played with such creativity and bravery caught my attention. He can play with his feet and is confident in his ability to do so, which allows his team to keep a high line and be more offensive."

Do you have a hero or idol? "My mom is my hero, always serving our family and others without any complaint. Our door is always open to anyone needing a place of refuge, safety or just a good laugh. It is through her acts of service her desire is to teach us we should discover something new daily and we never stop growing and learning."

Why Yale? "The environment that Coach Kylie and his staff have cultivated showed me that Yale was meant to be my home away from home for the next 4 years. Not only is the current team a family but so are previous players and the surrounding community."

Stannard on Linebaugh: "Josh is someone that wowed us at our ID camp and has immense potential to be one of the top GKs in the Ivy League if he puts in the work and commitment that is needed to refine the details of the position. He is very athletic, with good size, strong hands, and a good kicking game. I expect him to compete with our current GKs to help elevate the group as a whole."