Spokane Velocity FC is thrilled to present our newest players. Let’s come together to give a warm welcome to this exceptional ensemble of athletes coming to us from around the country and world. Their careers are nothing short of inspiring and we are proud to be their next chapter.
Jack Denton
Position: Center Midfielder
Jersey: 19
Hometown: London, England
Age: 26
Jack Denton, center midfielder, hails from London. He has been playing collegiate soccer with the Missouri State University Bears. He was named the Missouri Valley Conference MVC Midfielder of the Year in 2022 and 2023 and leaves the school with the second most career starts (82) in program history.
Collin Fernandez
Position: Midfielder
Jersey: 6
Hometown: Downers Grove, Illinois
Age: 26
Collin Fernandez, midfielder, has been a pro since the age of 17 when he signed a hometown contract with the Chicago Fire of MLS. Since then, he has competed at a high level on teams across USL Championship, playing for and winning conference championships along the way. His skills on the pitch and his feel for the game will be invaluable to Velocity FC during the coming season.
Luis Gil
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Jersey: 10
Hometown: Orange County, California
Age: 30
Luis Gil, midfielder, has had 14 years of professional experience in MLS, Mexico, Europe, and the U.S. Men’s National Team, bringing a wealth of expertise. Starting his career at age 16 with a Generation Adidas contract in 2010, Gil made his professional debut with Real Salt Lake, scoring 12 goals in 157 appearances until 2015. He then played in Liga MX, MLS, USL Championship, FK Viktoria Zizkov, and Taborsko before joining Union Omaha in USL League One in 2022. Gil’s impressive career also includes appearances with various U.S. National Team squads.
Marcelo Lage
Position: Center Back
Jersey: 5
Hometown: Middleton, Massachusetts
Age: 23
Marcelo Lage, center back, has already proved to be an impact player. In his first season with USL Championship’s Las Vegas Lights, he scored four goals and was among the team leaders across several defensive categories. He’s a young player on the rise, and we’re thrilled to have him on the Velocity FC roster.
Ahmed Longmire
Position: Center Back
Jersey: 21
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Age: 24
Ahmed Longmire, center midfielder, is a Las Vegas native and former 10th pick in the 2022 MLS Superdraft with an 88.8% pass rate. He brings a wealth of experience to the team. He made his pro debut on loan for Orange City FC in USL Championship and comes to us from Huntsville City FC, Nashville’s MSL Next Pro affiliate.
Romain Metanire
Position: Right Back
Jersey: 22
Hometown: Metz, France
Age: 33
Romain Metanire, defender, comes to Velocity FC with a tenure that spans European leagues, including Ligue 1, as well as MLS. Notable for his time at FC Metz and Minnesota United, he’s earned an MLS All-Star. Of Malagasy descent, he has represented Madagascar in international competitions such as the Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Pierre Reedy
Position: Winger
Jersey: 11
Hometown: Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Age: 26
Pierre Reedy, winger, has elevated every team he’s shared the pitch with. In 2022 he racked up 1,324 minutes in only 18 games for MLS Next Pro Real Monarchs. Last year, Pierre crossed the pond and helped Dundee FC secure promotion to the Scottish Premiership and ended his 2023 season lighting up the USL Championship with the Charleston Battery.
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