Lance Laing

Professional

Laing began his career in his native Jamaica, playing for Harbour View and Village United in the top flight Jamaica National Premier League. He was part of the Harbour View team which won JNPL titles in 2007 and 2010, and played in the 2007 CFU Club Championship, the 2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup and the 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League. Laing moved to the United States in 2011 when he signed with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League. He made his debut for the Strikers on 29 April, in a 2–2 tie with the Puerto Rico Islanders. He scored his first goal with the club against Montreal Impact on 13 July 2011. Following an impressive debut season with the Strikers, Laing was named to the NASL Best XI for the 2011 season. After the 2011 season, Laing spent some time on trial with both the Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer. Laing scored his second goal with the Strikers, and his first of the 2012 season, off of a freekick in the 3–3 draw against the Carolina RailHawks on 2 May 2012. On 21 November 2012 FC Edmonton announced that Laing would be joining the team ahead of the 2013 season. Laing was named FC Edmonton's MVP by supporter group ESG in 2013. In 2014, following a mid-season move from fullback to midfield, Laing led the Eddies in goals (7) and assists (6). He was twice named NASL Player of the Week including after scoring an 'Olimpico' goal in a 2–0 victory over Ottawa Fury FC. As a result of his fine…