Neil Pierre
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File:NeilPierre (cropped).jpg Pierre in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 19, 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Philadelphia Union | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Philadelphia Union II | 28 | (2) |
| 2025– | Philadelphia Union | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Philadelphia Union II (loan) | 20 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | United States U15 | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | United States U16 | 6 | (0) |
| 2024– | United States U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | United States U19 | 4 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 November 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of October 15, 2024 | |||
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Neil Pierre (born October 19, 2007) is an American soccer player who plays for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Pierre was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and raised in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, before moving to Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, as his brother had joined the Philadelphia Union Academy.[1] He later joined the Philadelphia Union Academy himself. In June 2023, he was named to the MLS Next All-Star Game.[2]
Club career
[edit | edit source]In July 2023, Pierre signed a professional contract with Philadelphia Union II in MLS Next Pro.[3] He made his debut on July 23, 2023, in a 6–2 victory over Columbus Crew 2.[4] On August 19, 2023, he scored his first goal in a loss against Huntsville City FC.[5] In February 2025, Pierre signed a homegrown player contract with the Philadelphia Union first team, through the 2028 season, with an option for 2029, as an off-roster player for the 2025 season.[6][7] He signed a short-term loan with the first team in February 2025.[8] He signed additional short-term loans throughout the season.[9][10][11][12] He made his MLS debut on September 13, 2025 against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[13] For the 2025 season, he was named the MLS Next Pro Defender of the Year.[14]
International career
[edit | edit source]Pierre first represented the United States U15 at international level.[15] In 2023, Pierre was called up to the United States U16 team for the International Dream Cup, where he served as captain in a match against the Netherlands.[16] In March 2024, he was called up to the United States U19 team, ahead of a pair of friendlies.[16] In September 2024, he was called up to the United States U18, ahead of a friendly tournament in Japan, where he appeared in all three matches.[17][18]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]He is the brother of fellow soccer player Nelson Pierre.[19]
Honors
[edit | edit source]Philadelphia Union
References
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External links
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