Lamar Neagle

Lamar Neagle

Personal information
Full name	Lamar Justin Neagle
Date of birth	May 7, 1987 (1987-05-07)
Place of birth	Tacoma, Washington, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position	Winger/Forward
Club information
Current club	Montreal Impact
Youth career
2005–2008	UNLV Rebels
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2007–2008	Des Moines Menace	24	(6)
2009	Seattle Sounders FC	0	(0)
2010	Charleston Battery	19	(12)
2010	Mariehamn	5	(2)
2011	Seattle Sounders FC	23	(5)
2012–	Montreal Impact	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 7, 2011. † Appearances (Goals).

Lamar Justin Neagle (born May 7, 1987 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Montreal Impact in Major League Soccer.

Career

Youth and college

Neagle attended Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was a three year starter and helped them to a 16-2-4 record and the State 4A championship as a senior. He also broke a 31-year-old school record by scoring six goals in one game as well as being Seattle Post-Intelligencer pick for High School All-Star Team during his senior year. As a youth, Neagle also played for the Norpoint Chivas soccer club located in Northeast Tacoma.

Upon graduating high school, Neagle attended and played college soccer for the University of Nevada Las Vegas. At UNLV he played on the three-time first team All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation selection, and played every game but one in his four-year career. He also led the team in goals scored his last two seasons with a total of 9 each year. During his senior year, Neagle was named second team All-Far-West Region 2008.

During his college years he also played with Des Moines Menace of the USL Premier Development League, making 24 appearances and scoring six goals in his two years with the club.

Professional

Neagle was a pre-season trialist with the Seattle Sounders FC for two weeks in Southern California. During the trials, Neagle played in two games and had two assists. After graduating university, Neagle returned to train with the team on May 13, 2009.

On June 10, 2009, the Sounders announced that Neagle had signed and been added to the official roster as a Senior Developmental player. Coach Sigi Schmid said, “It’s good to sign a local product to our team. Lamar’s got excellent speed and he’s a player who can play in a number of positions. He’s very comfortable on the flank and has played on the left side as well as the right. He will get a look from us as an outside player, either in midfield or at the back. ” Neagle was the fourth player from Washington state to sign with the Sounders after Chris Eylander, Kevin Forrest, and Kasey Keller.

Neagle first appeared on the Seattle roster during the highly anticipated Portland Timbers game. Neagle was also on the team roster for the Houston Dynamo and Kansas City Wizards games but sat on the bench. Neagle played in the Kitsap Pumas game which yielded a 6-0 victory. Neagle made his unofficial debut with a friendly against Chelsea on 18 July 2009. When asked about playing against English Premier League team, Neagle responded “It’s kind of surreal. I grew up watching these guys play for Chelsea. You never think you’re going to get a chance to play against them. It was a great experience. Pretty intimidating, but it was fun.”

Neagle was waived by Seattle on November 25, 2009, having never played a competitive first team game for the team. he subsequently signed for Charleston Battery (who employ him as a forward) in the USL Second Division, and made his competitive professional debut on April 17, 2010 in a game against the Charlotte Eagles.

In September 2010, following the conclusion of the 2010 USL2 season, Neagle transferred to IFK Mariehamn of the Finnish Veikkausliiga. After a successful preseason trial, Neagle was again signed by Seattle on March 2, 2011.

In 2011, Neagle worked his way onto the pitch as a frequent sub and occasional starter for MLS matches, also playing important roles in US Open Cup and CONCACAF Champions League tournaments. On August 27, 2011, Neagle netted the Sounders' first home hat-trick vs MLS East-leading Columbus Crew.

Neagle was traded to Montreal Impact on February 18, 2012 along with teammate Mike Fucito, in exchange for Eddie Johnson.

Career statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
USA			League		Open Cup		League Cup		North America		Total
2007	Des Moines Menace	USL Premier Development League	13	4	0	0	0	0	-	-	13	4
2008			11	2	0	0	0	0	-	-	11	2
2009	Seattle Sounders FC	Major League Soccer	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	Charleston Battery	USL Second Division	19	12	4	1	1	1	-	-	24	14
Finland			League		Finnish Cup		League Cup		Europe		Total
2010	IFK Mariehamn	Veikkausliiga	5	2	0	0	0	0	-	-	5	2
USA			League		Open Cup		League Cup		North America		Total
2011	Seattle Sounders FC	Major League Soccer	23	5	3	1	2	1	7	0	35	7
Total	USA		66	23	7	2	3	2	7	0	83	27
	Finland		5	2	0	0	0	0	-	-	5	2
Career total			71	25	7	2	3	2	7	0	88	29

Statistics accurate as of November 7, 2011

Personal

Lamar is the son of John Brown and Bridget Neagle and Frankie and Maria Lawson. He has five siblings named Shedrick, Jamaal, Tanisha, Daisia, and Jasmine.

Honors

Charleston Battery

• USL Second Division Champions (1): 2010
• USL Second Division Regular Season Champions (1): 2010

Seattle Sounders FC

• Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1): 2011

Individual

• USL Second Division Most Valuable Player (1): 2010

See also

• List of current MLS players

External links

• MLS player profile