Ahmed Longmire Explained

Ahmed Longmire
Fullname:Ahmed Akee Longmire
Birth Date:11 October 1999
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2011–2017
Youthclubs1:Heat FC
Youthyears2:2017–2018
Youthclubs2:Las Vegas Soccer Academy
Collegeyears1:2018–2019
College1:Utah Valley Wolverines
Collegecaps1:39
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2020–2021
College2:UCLA Bruins
Collegecaps2:20
Collegegoals2:0
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Nashville SC
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Orange County SC (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Huntsville City FC
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Spokane Velocity
Caps4:18
Goals4:3
Club-Update:November 24, 2024

Ahmed Akee Longmire (born October 11, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.

Career

Youth and college

Longmire attended Centennial High School, also playing club soccer for six years with local side Heat FC, and a single year with the Las Vegas Soccer Academy.[1]

In 2018, Longmire attended Utah Valley University to play college soccer. In two seasons with the Wolverines, Longmire made 39 appearances and tallied a single assist. His sophomore season saw him earn First-team All-WAC honors and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Far West Region third team.[1] In 2020, Longmire transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles, going on to appear 20 times for the Bruins. Longmire was named 2020-21 Pac-12 All-Conference Second Team, and a 2021 Pac-12 All-Conference honorable mention.[2]

Professional

On January 11, 2022, Longmire was selected 10th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Nashville SC.[3] Nashville traded up to pick Longmire, sending Colorado Rapids $125,000 in General Allocation Money, with a potential $50,000 added if Longmire reaches certain performance metrics, as well as the 26th overall pick.[4] [5]

On June 16, 2022, Longmire joined USL Championship side Orange County SC on loan.[6] [7] He made his debut on June 18, 2022, starting in a 3–1 loss at Louisville City.[8] He left Nashville following the 2023 season.[9]

On January 31, 2024, Longmire joined USL League One side Spokane Velocity for their inaugural season.[10] In the club's first ever home game Longmire scored the game winning goal in the 15th minute.[11] Spokane opted not to renew his contract following their 2024 season.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ahmed Longmire - 2019 - Men's Soccer. Utah Valley University Athletics.
  2. Web site: Ahmed Longmire - Men's Soccer. UCLA.
  3. Web site: Nashville SC Selects Two Players in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. Nashville. SC. Nashville SC.
  4. Web site: 'It was surreal': Nashville SC top 2022 SuperDraft pick Ahmed Longmire feels the favor in road to MLS. Drake. Hills. The Tennessean.
  5. Web site: Nashville pick defender Ahmed Longmire after SuperDraft trade with Colorado | MLSSoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  6. Web site: Nashville Soccer Club Loans Defender Ahmed Longmire to Orange County SC. Nashville. SC. Nashville SC.
  7. Web site: Orange County acquires Ahmed Longmire on loan from Nashville SC. USLChampionship com Staff. June 16, 2022. USL Championship.
  8. Web site: Louisville City vs. Orange County SC - 19 June 2022 - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.
  9. Web site: Nashville Soccer Club Announces 2024 Roster Decisions. Nashville. SC. Nashville SC.
  10. Web site: January 31, 2024 . Spokane Velocity FC Signs New Center Back Ahmed Longmire . January 31, 2024 . Spokane Velocity . en-US.
  11. Web site: Spokane 2-1 Richmond . espn.com . ESPN.
  12. Web site: Spokane Velocity to Return 13 Members From Its League One Final Team.