Wallis Lapsley
American soccer player
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Wallis Lapsley (born April 14, 1997) is a former American soccer player who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 14, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Seattle, Washington, United States | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | UC Davis Aggies | 65 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Des Moines Menace | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | New York Red Bulls II | 11 | (0) |
| 2021 | FC Tucson | 28 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Tacoma Defiance | 12 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Seattle Sounders FC (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | Union Omaha | 1 | (0) |
| 2025 | Forward Madison | 12 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 31, 2025 | |||
Career
Lapsley was selected by the New York Red Bulls with the 36th pick in the second round of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.[1] In March 2020, Lapsley signed with the Red Bulls' USL Championship club New York Red Bulls II.[2] He made his professional debut on March 7, starting in a 1–0 loss against Tampa Bay Rowdies.[3] He was released by Red Bulls II on November 30, 2020.[4] Lapsley signed with FC Tucson on February 4, 2021.[5]
On March 18, 2022, it was announced that Lapsley had joined MLS Next Pro side Tacoma Defiance.[6] On March 20, 2022, Lapsley made an emergency loan to Tacoma's Major League Soccer parent club Seattle Sounders FC for their fixture against Austin FC, where he made the bench.[7]
On February 6, 2024, Lapsley signed with USL League One side Union Omaha.[8]
Prior to the 2025 season, Lapsley moved to rival USL League One club Forward Madison FC.[9]
Following the 2025 season, Lapsley announced his retirement from professional soccer on his Instagram.[10]
