Justin Ingram (soccer)

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

Justin Ingram
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-12-21) December 21, 1998
Place of birth Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Las Vegas Lights
Number 10
Youth career
Carmel United
Indiana Fire
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Virginia Cavaliers 8 (0)
2019–2021 Loyola Greyhounds 44 (13)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 FC Indiana 5 (0)
2019 Flint City Bucks 2 (0)
2022 Indy Eleven 30 (0)
2023– Las Vegas Lights 26 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 17, 2023

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

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