Lance Laing
- Years with club: 2016
- Position: Midfielder (Left Midfield / Winger / Left-Back)
- Nationality: Jamaican
- Acquisition: Signed ahead of the 2016 North American Soccer League (NASL) season
Lance Laing is a versatile Jamaican international known for his exceptional pace, dynamic play on the left flank, and powerful left foot. He joined Minnesota United FC for their final season in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 2016, following several successful years with FC Edmonton, where he was twice named to the NASL Best XI.
Key stats with Minnesota United (NASL, 2016):
- NASL regular season appearances: 17
- Goals: 1
- Assists: 2
- Total club appearances (all competitions): 19
- Departure: Released at the end of the 2016 season.
Memorable moments and honors (Pre- and post-MNUFC):
- NASL Best XI: Named to the NASL Best XI twice (2011 and 2014) for his performances with Fort Lauderdale Strikers and FC Edmonton, respectively.
- International Career: He has represented the Jamaica national team, including appearances in the 2015 Copa América (where he started against Argentina) and the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup (where Jamaica finished as runners-up).
- Versatility: His ability to play both as an attacking left winger/midfielder and a defensive left-back made him a valuable player throughout his career.
- Struggle for Minutes: While a talented signing, his time in Minnesota was challenging, as he dealt with injury and competition for minutes, though he battled back to contribute later in the season.
Where is he now?:
- Following his departure from Minnesota United, Laing continued his career in the NASL with North Carolina FC (2017), where he had a highly productive season. He later played in the USL Championship with FC Cincinnati and San Antonio FC (2018–2019).
- Lance Laing is listed as a retired footballer as of January 1, 2020.
