Lamar Neagle

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Lamar Neagle

| image = Lamar Neagle Sounders cropped.jpg

| fullname = Lamar Justin Neagle

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|5|7}}

| birth_place = Tacoma, Washington, United States

| height = 1.78 m

| currentclub = Tacoma Stars

| clubnumber =

| position = Winger, forward

| collegeyears1 = 2005–2008

| college1 = UNLV Rebels

| collegecaps1 = 73

| collegegoals1 = 27

| years1 = 2007–2008

| clubs1 = Des Moines Menace

| caps1 = 24

| goals1 = 6

| years2 = 2009

| clubs2 = Seattle Sounders FC

| caps2 = 0

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2010

| clubs3 = Charleston Battery

| caps3 = 19

| goals3 = 12

| years4 = 2010

| clubs4 = Mariehamn

| caps4 = 5

| goals4 = 2

| years5 = 2011

| clubs5 = Seattle Sounders FC

| caps5 = 23

| goals5 = 5

| years6 = 2012

| clubs6 = Montreal Impact

| caps6 = 23

| goals6 = 2

| years7 = 2013–2015

| clubs7 = Seattle Sounders FC

| caps7 = 93

| goals7 = 21

| years8 = 2016–2017

| clubs8 = D.C. United

| caps8 = 53

| goals8 = 10

| years9 = 2017–2018

| clubs9 = Seattle Sounders FC

| caps9 = 14

| goals9 = 2

| years10 = 2018

| clubs10 = → Seattle Sounders FC 2 (loan)

| caps10 = 8

| goals10 = 4

| years11 = 2018–

| clubs11 = Tacoma Stars (indoor)

| caps11 = 20

| goals11 = 8

| nationalyears1 =

| nationalteam1 =

| nationalcaps1 =

| nationalgoals1 =

| club-update = December 10, 2021

}}

Lamar Neagle (born May 7, 1987) is an American professional soccer player who plays for the Tacoma Stars in the Major Arena Soccer League. He has spent most of his career with the Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer over the course of several stints; Neagle has also played for Montreal Impact and D.C. United in Major League Soccer, as well as Mariehamn in Finland.

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 the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's pick for High School All-Star Team during his senior year. As a youth, Neagle also played for the Norpoint Soccer Club's Chivas soccer team located in Northeast Tacoma.{{cite web |title=Lamar Neagle |url=http://www.soundersfc.com/players/49/lamar-neagle |work=First-Team Roster |publisher=Seattle Sounders FC |access-date=February 23, 2016}} While playing on the Norpoint Chivas Team, Lamar was coached by Wade Webber.

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.

=Seattle Sounders FC=

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".{{cite news |last=Romero |first=José Miguel |date=June 11, 2009 |title=Sounders FC signs Lamar Neagle |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-fc-signs-lamar-neagle-1/ |newspaper=The Seattle Times |access-date=February 23, 2016}} 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.{{cite news |last=Romero |first=José Miguel |date=July 7, 2009 |title=NO live TV tonight, Sounders FC vs. KC Wizards |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009428249_no_live_tv_tonight_sounders_fc.html |newspaper=The Seattle Times |access-date=February 23, 2016}} Neagle played in the Kitsap Pumas game which yielded a 6–0 victory.{{cite news |last=Romero |first=José Miguel |date=July 13, 2009 |title=Sounders FC 6, Kitsap Pumas SC 0 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2009464600_sounders_fc_6_kitsap_pumas_sc.html |newspaper=The Seattle Times |access-date=February 23, 2016}} Neagle made his unofficial debut with a friendly against Chelsea on July 18, 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."{{cite news |last=Olson |first=Casey |date=March 19, 2010 |title=Sounders FC releases TJ grad Neagle |url=http://www.federalwaymirror.com/sports/88711767.html |newspaper=Federal Way Mirror |access-date=February 23, 2016}}

Neagle was waived by Seattle on November 25, 2009, having never played a competitive first team game for the team.{{cite press release |date=November 25, 2009 |title=Sounders FC waives Brown, Fucito and Neagle |url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2009/11/25/sounders-fc-waives-brown-fucito-and-neagle |publisher=Seattle Sounders FC |access-date=February 23, 2016}} 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.{{cite web |date=April 17, 2010 |title=Charleston Battery at Charlotte Eagles, 3:2 |url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2010/1570336.html |publisher=United Soccer Leagues |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008035953/http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2010/1570336.html |archive-date=October 8, 2012 |access-date=February 23, 2016}}

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.{{cite press release |date=March 2, 2011 |title=Sounders FC Signs Lamar Neagle, Servando Carrasco |url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2011/03/02/sounders-fc-signs-lamar-neagle-servando-carrasco |publisher=Seattle Sounders FC |access-date=February 23, 2016}}

In 2011, Neagle worked his way onto the pitch as a frequent sub and occasional starter for MLS matches, also playing important roles in the US Open Cup and CONCACAF Champions League.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}} On August 27, 2011, Neagle netted the first home MLS hat-trick for the Sounders in a 6–2 victory over the Columbus Crew, at the time the leaders in the Eastern Conference.{{cite news |last=Mayers |first=Joshua |date=August 27, 2011 |title=Sounders FC's offense erupts in 6-2 win over Columbus |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2016034875_sounders28.html |work=The Seattle Times |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019115148/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sounders/2016034875_sounders28.html |archive-date=October 19, 2011 |accessdate=March 14, 2023}}

=Montreal Impact=

Neagle was traded to Montreal Impact on February 18, 2012, along with teammate Mike Fucito, in exchange for Eddie Johnson.{{cite press release |date=February 17, 2012 |title=The Montreal Impact acquires Mike Fucito and Lamar Neagle |url=http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/post/2012/02/17/montreal-impact-acquires-mike-fucito-and-lamar-neagle |publisher=Montreal Impact |access-date=February 23, 2016}}

After scoring his first goal for Montreal against his former club, Sounders FC, during the club's first match at the renovated Stade Saputo.{{cite news |last=Firchau |first=Nick |date=June 16, 2012 |title=Recap: Impact thump Sounders 4-1 in Stade Saputo opener |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2012/06/17/recap-impact-thump-sounders-4-1-stade-saputo-opener |work=MLSsoccer.com |access-date=February 23, 2016}} Neagle notched his second of the MLS campaign against the San Jose Earthquakes on August 18, 2012, a {{convert|22|yd|m|adj=mid}} shot that went on to win AT&T Goal of the Week honors.{{cite news |last=Tremblay |first=Olivier |date=August 18, 2012 |title=Recap: Wondo strikes, but Impact top SJ in fiery clash |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2012/08/19/recap-wondo-strikes-impact-top-sj-fiery-clash |work=MLSsoccer.com |access-date=February 23, 2016}}{{cite news |last=Boehm |first=Charles |date=August 24, 2012 |title=Neagle's curler vs. San Jose wins AT&T Goal of the Week |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2012/08/24/neagles-curler-vs-san-jose-wins-att-goal-week |work=MLSsoccer.com |access-date=February 23, 2016}}

=First return to the Sounders=

On January 27, 2013, the Sounders traded an international roster spot to the Montreal Impact in order to re-acquire Neagle for his third stint with the team.

=D.C. United=

Neagle was traded to D.C. United on December 7, 2015, in exchange for allocation money.{{cite press release |date=December 7, 2015 |title=D.C. United acquire Lamar Neagle from Seattle Sounders FC |url=http://www.dcunited.com/post/2015/12/06/dc-united-acquire-lamar-neagle-seattle-sounders-fc |publisher=D.C. United |access-date=February 23, 2016}} On March 7, Neagle made his debut and scored his first goal with United in a 1–4 away loss to LA Galaxy in the 2016 Major League Soccer season opener. He played in total of 56 games, scored 11 goals, and recorded 6 assists.

=Second return to the Sounders=

On August 7, 2017, D.C. United traded Neagle to the Sounders for a fourth round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.{{cite news |date=August 7, 2017 |title=Sounders acquire Lamar Neagle in trade with D.C. United |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/post/2017/08/07/sounders-acquire-lamar-neagle-trade-dc-united |publisher=Seattle Sounders FC |access-date=August 7, 2017}}

On November 19, 2018, Seattle declined their contract option on Neagle.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/11/19/seattle-sounders-pick-options-10-players-alonso-out-contract| title = Seattle Sounders pick up options on 10 players; Alonso out of contract {{!}} MLSSoccer.com}}

=Indoor career=

On March 8, 2019, Neagle signed with the Tacoma Stars of the indoor Major Arena Soccer League.{{cite news |date=March 8, 2019 |title=Stars sign MLS Sounders FC veteran Lamar Neagle |url=https://www.tacomastars.com/news/stars-sign-mls-sounders-fc-veteran-lamar-neagle |publisher=Tacoma Stars |access-date=March 8, 2019}} He was previously on trial with Phoenix Rising of the USL Championship.{{cite news |last=Whitehouse |first=Cody |date=February 7, 2019 |title=Phoenix Rising happy with effort in preseason match against Sporting Kansas City |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/soccer/rising/2019/02/07/phoenix-rising-happy-effort-preseason-match-against-sporting-kansas-city/2809969002/ |work=Arizona Republic |access-date=March 8, 2019}} Neagle joined the Federal Way Coaching staff for the 2019–20 season.{{cite news

| title=Former Seattle Sounders Lamar Neagle to coach Federal Way Football Club

| first=Olivia | last=Sullivan | date=April 4, 2019

| work=Federal Way Mirror | access-date=2020-04-25

| url=https://www.federalwaymirror.com/sports/former-seattle-sounders-lamar-neagle-to-coach-federal-way-football-club/ }} He re-signed with the Tacoma Stars in October 2019 for their 2019–2020 season.{{cite news

| title=Local favorite Lamar Neagle returns to the Stars

| date=October 17, 2019 | work=Kent Reporter

| url=https://www.kentreporter.com/sports/local-favorite-lamar-neagle-returns-to-the-stars-masl/ }}

Neagle rejoined the Stars on December 10, 2021.{{cite web |last1=Richmire |first1=Pete |title=Welcome Back Lamar Neagle! |url=https://www.tacomastars.com/news/welcome-back-lamar-neagle |website=TacomaStars.com |access-date=11 December 2021}}

Personal life

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.{{cite web |title=Lamar Neagle Bio |url=http://www.unlvrebels.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/neagle_lamar00.html |publisher=UNLV Rebels |access-date=February 23, 2016}} He was married to Natalie Hanley at the Hollywood Schoolhouse in Woodinville on February 15, 2014.{{cite news

| title=How Sweet it is: Hollywood Schoolhouse Wedding

| work=Seattle Bride | access-date=2020-04-25

| url=https://seattlebridemag.com/real-weddings/how-sweet-it-hollywood-schoolhouse-wedding }}

Career statistics

{{Updated|August 27, 2017}}{{cite web |title=Lamar Neagle |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/lamar-neagle |publisher=MLSsoccer.com |access-date=August 7, 2017}}

colspan=3 \| Club performance ! colspan=2 \| League ! colspan=2 \| Cup ! colspan=2 \| League Cup ! colspan=2 \| Continental ! colspan=2 \| Total
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
Season	Club	League ! Apps	Goals ! Apps	Goals ! Apps	Goals ! Apps	Goals ! Apps	Goals
colspan=3 \| USA ! colspan=2 \| League ! colspan=2 \| Open Cup ! colspan=2 \| League Cup ! colspan=2 \| North America ! colspan=2 \| Total
2007	rowspan="2"\|Des Moines Menace	rowspan="2"\|USL Premier Development League	13	4	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	13	4
2008	11	2	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	11	2
2009	Seattle Sounders FC	Major League Soccer	0	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
2010	Charleston Battery	USL Second Division	19	12	4	1	1	1	colspan="2"\|—	24	14
colspan=3 \| Finland ! colspan=2 \| League ! colspan=2 \| Finnish Cup ! colspan=2 \| League Cup ! colspan=2 \| Europe ! colspan=2 \| Total
2010	IFK Mariehamn	Veikkausliiga	5	2	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	5	2
colspan=3 \| USA ! colspan=2 \| League ! colspan=2 \| Open Cup ! colspan=2 \| League Cup ! colspan=2 \| North America ! colspan=2 \| Total
2011	Seattle Sounders FC	Major League Soccer	23	5	3	1	2	1	7	0	35	7
colspan=3 \| Canada ! colspan=2 \| League ! colspan=2 \| Voyageurs Cup ! colspan=2 \| League Cup ! colspan=2 \| North America ! colspan=2 \| Total
2012	Montreal Impact	Major League Soccer	23	2	1	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	24	2
colspan=3 \| USA ! colspan=2 \| League ! colspan=2 \| Open Cup ! colspan=2 \| League Cup ! colspan=2 \| North America ! colspan=2 \| Total
2013	rowspan=3\|Seattle Sounders FC	rowspan=6\|Major League Soccer	30	8	1	0	2	0	2	1	35	9
2014	32	9	5	0	3	0	0	0	40	9
2015	31	4	1	0	0	0	4	3	36	7
2016	rowspan=2\|D.C. United	31	9	0	0	1	1	colspan="2"\|—	32	10
2017	22	1	1	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	23	1
2017	Seattle Sounders FC	3	1	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	3	1
rowspan=3 \| Total ! colspan=2 \| USA !189\|\|53\|\|16\|\|2\|\|9\|\|3\|\|13\|\|4\|\|226\|\|72
colspan=2 \| Finland !5\|\|2\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|5\|\|2
colspan=2 \| Canada !23\|\|2\|\|1\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|24\|\|2
colspan=3 \| Career total !219\|\|57\|\|17\|\|2\|\|9\|\|3\|\|13\|\|4\|\|257\|\|76

Honors

=Club=

Charleston Battery

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

Seattle Sounders FC

=Individual=

USL Second Division Most Valuable Player (1): 2010{{cite news |last=Gaschk |first=Matt |date=August 28, 2011 |title=Hat Trick Hero |url=http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2011/08/28/hat-trick-hero |publisher=Seattle Sounders FC |access-date=February 23, 2016}}