Neil Pierre

Neil Pierre is an American soccer player who plays for Danish 1st Division club Lyngby, on loan from Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.

Early life

Pierre was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and raised in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, before moving to Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, as his brother had joined the Philadelphia Union Academy. He later joined the Philadelphia Union Academy himself. In June 2023, he was named to the MLS Next All-Star Game.

In July 2023, Pierre signed a professional contract with Philadelphia Union II in MLS Next Pro. He made his debut on July 23, 2023, in a 6–2 victory over Columbus Crew 2. On August 19, 2023, he scored his first goal in a loss against Huntsville City FC. In February 2025, Pierre signed a homegrown player contract with the Philadelphia Union first team, through the 2028 season, with an option for 2029, as an off-roster player for the 2025 season. He signed a short-term loan with the first team in February 2025. He signed additional short-term loans throughout the season. He made his MLS debut on September 13, 2025 against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. For the 2025 season, he was named the MLS Next Pro Defender of the Year.
In January 2026, Pierre joined Danish 1st Division club Lyngby on a 6-months loan deal.

Pierre first represented the United States men's national under-15 [soccer team|United States U15] at international level. In 2023, Pierre was called up to the United States U16 team for the International Dream Cup, where he served as captain in a match against the Netherlands. In March 2024, he was called up to the United States U19 team, ahead of a pair of friendlies. In September 2024, he was called up to the United States U18, ahead of a friendly tournament in Japan, where he appeared in all three matches.

He is the brother of fellow soccer player Nelson Pierre.

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