Justin Ingram (soccer) explained

Justin Ingram
Birth Date:21 December 1998
Birth Place:Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Height:1.72m (05.64feet)
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Las Vegas Lights
Clubnumber:10
Youthclubs1:Carmel United
Youthclubs2:Indiana Fire
Collegeyears1:2017–2018
College1:Virginia Cavaliers
Collegecaps1:8
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2019–2021
College2:Loyola Greyhounds
Collegecaps2:44
Collegegoals2:13
Years1:2018
Clubs1:FC Indiana
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Flint City Bucks
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Indy Eleven
Caps3:30
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Las Vegas Lights
Caps4:26
Goals4:1
Club-Update:October 17, 2023

Justin Ingram (born December 21, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship.

Career

Youth

Ingram was part of the Carmel United side that won three Indiana State Championships.[1] Ingram was also part of the Indiana Fire Academy.[2] Ingram also spent time with the United States under-15 and United States under-19 teams.[1]

College and amateur

In 2018, Ingram attended the University of Virginia to play college soccer, but struggled for playing time in his two seasons with the Cavaliers, making only eight appearances.[3] In 2019, Ingram transferred to Loyola University Maryland, where he found success over his 44 appearances, scoring 13 goals and adding 18 assists to his name. He achieved accolades including All-Patriot League Second Team in 2019, was a two-time All-Patriot League First Team, a two-time Patriot League All-Tournament Team, a two-time Patriot League Midfielder of the Year, and was a two-time United Soccer Coaches First Team All-Atlantic Region selection.[1]

In 2018, Ingram played with NPSL side FC Indiana during the team struggled to a 0–0–12 record.[4] During his 2019 season, Ingram appeared for USL League Two side Flint City Bucks, helping the team become the 2019 USL League Two season champions with six appearances over the regular season and playoffs, scoring a single goal.[5]

Professional

On January 11, 2022, Ingram was selected 48th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Inter Miami.[6] However, he was not signed by the club. On February 15, 2022, it was announced that Ingram had joined USL Championship club Indy Eleven.[7] He made his professional debut on March 12, 2022, starting against Loudoun United.[8] He was released by Indy Eleven on November 30, 2022, following the conclusion of the 2022 season.[9]

Ingram was announced as a new signing for USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights on January 25, 2023.[10]

Honors

Club

Flint City Bucks

2019

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Justin Ingram - Men's Soccer. Loyola University Maryland Athletics.
  2. Web site: Indy Eleven Signs Justin Ingram. February 16, 2022. Indiana Fire Academy.
  3. Web site: Justin Ingram. April 28, 2020. Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site.
  4. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. Web site: Michigan Bucks | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. Web site: Inter Miami CF Selects Sailor, Meek, Ingram and Bagley in MLS SuperDraft 2022 Presented by adidas | Inter Miami CF. intermiamicf.
  7. Web site: INDIANAPOLIS NATIVE JUSTIN INGRAM SIGNS WITH INDY ELEVEN.
  8. Web site: Match Center | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  9. Web site: November 30, 2022 . Indy Eleven Announces Additional Player Transactions . 2023-10-20 . Indy Eleven . en-US.
  10. Web site: LIGHTS FC ANNOUNCE NEW COACHING STAFF & INITIAL PLAYER SIGNINGS FOR 2023 SEASON.