Keogh had been a Leeds United player since the age of 10.
Young Leeds United defender Matthew Keogh has announced his departure on Instagram.
The 18-year-old signed for Leeds aged 10, after being spotted playing for local side Knaresborough Celtic.
But with his two-year scholarship deal up this summer, Keogh has confirmed he will continue his career on the other side of the Atlantic, with UNC Charlotte in North Carolina.
He posted the following message on social media yesterday (Wednesday):
Keogh was part of the successful Leeds Under-18s team that claimed the Professional Development League North title last month.
And it is unlikely that he will be the only member of that side allowed to leave Leeds this summer, although no official announcements have yet been made by the club.
The Whites, who have taken several youngsters on their post-season tour of Myanmar, were beaten in the first of their two fixtures on Wednesday, with Samu Saiz scoring the only goal in a 2-1 defeat against the Myanmar All Stars.
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