Neil Pierre

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Neil Pierre
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Pierre in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-10-19) October 19, 2007 (age 17)
Place of birth Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Philadelphia Union II 37 (3)
2025 → Philadelphia Union (loan) 0 (0)
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 30, 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 15, 2024

Neil Pierre (born October 19, 2007) is an American soccer player who plays for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.

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Early life

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

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 in April and June. [9] [10] [11] [12]

International career

Pierre first represented the United States U15 at international level. [13] 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. [14] In March 2024, he was called up to the United States U19 team, ahead of a pair of friendlies. [14] 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. [15] [16]

Personal life

He is the brother of fellow soccer player Nelson Pierre. [17]

References

  1. ↑ Tannenwald, Jonathan (February 4, 2025). "Neil Pierre, perhaps the best centerback prospect in Union history, signs a first-team deal". The Philadelphia Inquirer .
  2. ↑ "Union Academy's Neil Pierre selected for 2023 MLS NEXT All-Star Game Presented by Allstate". Philadelphia Union . June 29, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Philadelphia Union II Add Defender Neil Pierre to MLS NEXT Pro Roster". Philadelphia Union . July 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ Lewis, Todd (February 5, 2025). "Philadelphia Union Secure Young Talent: Neil Pierre Signs Homegrown Deal Through 2028". The Free Kick.
  5. ↑ "Recap: Union II falls to Huntsville City FC on the road". Philadelphia Union . August 19, 2023.
  6. ↑ Ralph, Matthew (February 4, 2025). "17-year-old center back Neil Pierre signed to first team deal". Philadelphia Soccer Now.
  7. ↑ Hurley, Sage (February 4, 2025). "The Pathway: Academy standout Neil Pierre signs with the first team". Philadelphia Union .
  8. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Add Frankie Westfield and Neil Pierre To Roster Ahead Of Match Against Orlando City SC". Philadelphia Union . February 22, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Add Neil Pierre To Roster Ahead Of Match Against New York City FC". Philadelphia Union . April 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Add Neil Pierre To Roster Ahead Of Match Against Atlanta United". Philadelphia Union . April 19, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Add Neil Pierre To Roster Ahead Of Match Against D.C. United". Philadelphia Union . April 26, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Add Homegrown Trio To Roster Ahead Of Match Against Columbus Crew". Philadelphia Union . June 29, 2025.
  13. ↑ Cosenza, Gina (February 10, 2025). "Philadelphia Union Sign 17-Year-Old Neil Pierre to Four-Year Contract". WPEN (FM) .
  14. 1 2 "Union II's David Vazquez and Neil Pierre Earn First U-19 USMNT Call Up". Philadelphia Union . March 15, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Union II Defender Neil Pierre named to U.S. U-18 Men's Youth National Team". Philadelphia Union . September 6, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Union II Defender Neil Pierre called in for US U-19 Men's Youth National Team". Philadelphia Union . November 8, 2024.
  17. ↑ DeGeorge, Matthew (November 1, 2024). "With ascension of Neil Pierre, Union could continue trend of talented brothers". Delaware County Daily Times .
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