 Longmire with Spokane in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ahmed Akee Longmire | ||
| Date of birth | (1999-10-11)October 11, 1999 (age 25) | ||
| Place of birth | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | 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, correct as of November 24, 2024 | |||
Ahmed Akee Longmire (born October 11, 1999) is an American professionalsoccer player who plays as adefender.
Longmire attendedCentennial 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 attendedUtah Valley University to playcollege 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 theUniversity 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]
On January 11, 2022, Longmire was selected 10th overall in the2022 MLS SuperDraft byNashville SC.[3] Nashville traded up to pick Longmire, sendingColorado 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 joinedUSL Championship sideOrange County SC on loan.[6][7] He made his debut on June 18, 2022, starting in a 3–1 loss atLouisville City.[8] He left Nashville following the 2023 season.[9]
On January 31, 2024, Longmire joinedUSL League One sideSpokane 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]
