As a junior (2011): Appeared in 19 matches, making 17 starts…Tallied his first career goal at Lenoir-Rhyne (Sep. 7), netting the match-winner in a 1-0 victory…Recorded an assist at Pfeiffer (Oct. 10)…Tallied his second helper of the season at Mount Olive (Oct. 15).

Previous School: Attended Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C…Appeared in 34 matches over the last two seasons for the Lions, including 16 starts...Recorded 19 shots…Two-time member of the South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

High School: Graduated from R-S Central High School in Rutherfordton, N.C…Coached by Rich Dominguez…Four-time Southwestern 3A all-Conference selection…Four-year starter…Team MVP in 2009. 

Personal: Full name is John Richard Williams III…Born on Nov. 17, 1990 in Atlanta, Ga…Son of Jack and Terri Williams…Majoring in business administration…Plans to pursue a professional playing career or attend graduate school.

More about John: Favorite midnight snack: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich…Favorite movie: “Out Cold”…Favorite musical artists: Big Sean…Favorite song: “The Thrill” by Wiz Khalifa…Favorite sports teams: Manchester United, Bayern Munich…Favorite athlete: Ashley Young of Manchester United…John can’t imagine a week without: His cell phone…John’s advice to kids: “To give anything less you’re your best is to sacrifice the gift”…Favorite color: Blue…Favorite foods: Grilled salmon…Favorite sport other than soccer: Golf…Person John most admires: His mother…What people don’t know about John: He’s an only child, and his parents are both only children…When John was a kid, he tried to be like: Professional golfer Tiger Woods.