Lance Watson
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lance Watson | ||
| Date of birth | October 6, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Nederland, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder, Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2005 | New Mexico Lobos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004 | Indiana Invaders | 13 | (3) |
| 2005 | Chicago Fire Premier | 5 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | Kansas City Wizards | 36 | (0) |
| 2010 | Austin Aztex | 26 | (2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 1, 2010. | |||
Lance Watson (born October 6, 1983 in Nederland, Texas) is an American soccer player.
Career
College and amateur
Watson played college soccer at the University of New Mexico from 2002 to 2005. He finished his career with 22 assists, good enough for second all-time in school history, and helped lead the Lobos to the 2005 NCAA Championship game. He also played in the USL Premier Development League, for Indiana Invaders in 2004 and Chicago Fire Premier in 2005.
Professional
Watson was drafted in the second round, 16th overall, by the Kansas City Wizards in 2006 MLS SuperDraft. After four seasons with the Wizards, Watson was released on March 1, 2010.[1] On March 30, 2010, the Austin Aztex announced the signing of Watson to a two-year contract.[2]
Watson signed a two-year deal with USSF Division 2 club Austin Aztex in March 2010.[3]