Ahmed Longmire
American soccer player
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Ahmed Akee Longmire (born October 11, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender.
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Longmire with Spokane in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ahmed Akee Longmire | ||
| Date of birth | October 11, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2017 | Heat FC | ||
| 2017–2018 | Las Vegas Soccer Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Utah Valley Wolverines | 39 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | UCLA Bruins | 20 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Nashville SC | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Orange County SC (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2023 | Huntsville City FC | 11 | (0) |
| 2024 | Spokane Velocity | 18 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 24, 2024 | |||
Career
Youth and college
Longmire attended Centennial High School, also playing club soccer for six years with local side Heat FC, and a single year with the Las Vegas Soccer Academy.[1]
In 2018, Longmire attended Utah Valley University to play college soccer. In two seasons with the Wolverines, Longmire made 39 appearances and tallied a single assist. His sophomore season saw him earn First-team All-WAC honors and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Far West Region third team.[1] In 2020, Longmire transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles, going on to appear 20 times for the Bruins. Longmire was named 2020-21 Pac-12 All-Conference Second Team, and a 2021 Pac-12 All-Conference honorable mention.[2]
Professional
On January 11, 2022, Longmire was selected 10th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Nashville SC.[3] Nashville traded up to pick Longmire, sending Colorado Rapids $125,000 in General Allocation Money, with a potential $50,000 added if Longmire reaches certain performance metrics, as well as the 26th overall pick.[4][5]
On June 16, 2022, Longmire joined USL Championship side Orange County SC on loan.[6][7] He made his debut on June 18, 2022, starting in a 3–1 loss at Louisville City.[8] He left Nashville following the 2023 season.[9]
On January 31, 2024, Longmire joined USL League One side Spokane Velocity for their inaugural season.[10] In the club's first ever home game Longmire scored the game winning goal in the 15th minute.[11] Spokane opted not to renew his contract following their 2024 season.[12]
