Yep, that’s former Bear Lance Parker in the #1 spot. He’s now playing for FC Edmonton in the NASL (one level below Major League Soccer). From his bio on the site Parker, a native of Oklahoma City, already has NASL experience with Miami FC (now Fort Lauderdale Strikers), as well as a two-year stint with [...]
Lance Parker Signs With FC Edmonton in NASL

Former Missouri State Bear goalkeeper Lance Parker is trading in his flip flops and shorts for the cooler environs of Edmonton, Canada. Parker has signed with FC Edmonton, one of eight teams in the North American Soccer League (NASL) that has been provisionally-add Parker moves to Edmonton from NASL team Miami FC, soon to be [...]
Lance Parker Featured As Miami FC Model

Miami FC, a USSF Divsion II team playing in the newly restructured North American Soccer League (NASL) has rolled out their new kit (uniforms). Former Missouri State Bear Lance Parker was featured prominently in the story ou can check out here. You understand why I chose this picture right? The season opens for Miami the [...]
Lance Parker Signs With Miami FC

Former Missouri State Bear Lance Parker (2008), after spending two years with Chivas USA, has signed with Miami FC of the NASL. A native of Oklahoma City, Lance Parker made his official Chivas USA debut on July 13 in a 2-1 SuperLiga loss to Pachuca, and his MLS debut on Aug. 8, 2009. Parker made [...]
Lance Parker To Face Matt Pickens During Saturday’s Chivas vs Rapids Game
According to an email sent by Coach John Leamy at Missouri State, it looks like Zach Thornton’s injury during the MLS All-Star game will in fact lead to recent Missouri State graduate Lance Parker getting his first start in a league match for his Chivas USA squad. Coincidentally, he’ll be facing Colorado which will also [...]
St Louis United Waits To Join Major League Soccer
Represent SGFsoccer in Major League Soccer
With the opening of the Major League Soccer season coming this weekend, it’s time for me to get caught up with the comings and goings on the MLS rosters. In particular, what’s up with the goalkeepers that Missouri State has sent to the major leagues. But before I dive into those details, a quick update [...]
This And That
Happy Birthday Lance Parker

That’s Lance on the left along with veteran midfielder Jesse Marsch and Jamaican defender Shavar Thomas on the set of KTLA in LA, as part of the “Shirt Off Their Back” promotion Chivas ran earlier this season. Way to represent Lance! There are also plenty of action shots to be found on Google but I [...]
Lance Parker!
Somehow I missed the fact that MLS now has a YouTube channel. Low quality video (YouTube sucks that way) but plenty of choice. Here’s the video of Chivas USA vs Pachuca back on July 13th when Lance got the start in the 2-1 loss. Plenty of action, and plenty of opportunities for the Spanish language [...]
Lance Parker May Play For Chivas USA Tonight
UPDATE – Chivas lost 1-2 despite scoring first in Lance Parker’s debut for the senior side. Here’s the story from the LA Times which mentions Lance (w00t!) and from the tournament site. There’s also a video page which featured live streaming of the game last night, check back for a highlight reel and potential future [...]
Chivas USA Trades GK Brad Guzan

And it’s important to us because former Missouri State Bear goal keeper Lance Parker (pictured) is part of the developmental roster at Chivas USA and is one of the choices available for Preki. Guzan is headed for England according to a Chivas owner quoted in the LA Times “Yes, it’s true,” Vergara said. “He’s leaving [...]
Who’s Representing?
Just some quick updates from around the world on players who have moved on to a larger stage: Matt Pickens (Missouri State 2003) is with Queens Park Rangers in the English First Division. According to Soccer by Ives, he’s out for the season with a separated shoulder. The Clemson Tigers have released the news of [...]
Turning Boys Into Men
The Moore American offers a fine story about Tom Pecore, Coach at Putnam City North in Oklahoma City, OK. PNC graduates include Missouri State Bears Lance Parker (MSU 2008, Chivas USA) and Chad Johnson (2010) “Five years ago I was a drill sergeant type,” Pecore said. “Inflexible. It was my way or the highway. We [...]
Lance Parker Update – Two Games In Texas
From Soccer America: Lance Parker, a Missouri State product vying for a developmental contract (he signed), played both games in the nets for Chivas USA, which took a 2-1 lead against TFC with a goal by Ante Razov after Kiki Musampa had equalized into his own net. Parker conceded only a 30-yard Dwayne De Rosario [...]

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