Amir Lowery (born December 26, 1983) is an American former soccer player.
Career
College and amateur Lowery attended Wake Forest University where he played on the men's soccer team from 2001 to 2004. In 2001, Lowery played for the Chesapeake Dragons of the USL Premier Development League. During the summer of 2004, he played one season with the Carolina Dynamo.2005 MLS SuperDraft Results
Professional In February 2005, Colorado Rapids selected Lowery in the third round (45th overall) in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft. He was also selected by the Philadelphia KiXX in the fourth round of the Major Indoor Soccer League draft, but signed with the Rapids. Lowery played only two first team games and eleven reserve games with the Rapids during the 2005 season. On August 5, 2005, the Rapids sent Lowery on loan to Atlanta Silverbacks in the USL First Division.August 4, 2005 Sports Transactions He played five games with the Silverbacks. The Rapids waived him on March 3, 2006.
Lowery signed with Kansas City Wizards for the 2007 season and played thirteen reserve games. He played in a crowded midfield and eventually asked to play center back. The Wiz released him following the season and he signed with San Jose Earthquakes on May 22, 2008. In March 2009, he signed with Carolina RailHawks in the USL First Division where he enjoyed considerable success being one of the leaders on the team in minutes played over his two seasons there.RailHawks add trio to roster
On March 30, 2011, Lowery signed a one-year contract with Montreal Impact of the North American Soccer League.MIDFIELDER AMIR LOWERY JOINS THE IMPACT
After one season with Montreal, Lowery signed in February 2012 for a second spell with Carolina RailHawks.
Career stats Team Season League DomesticLeague DomesticPlayoffs DomesticCup1 ConcacafCompetition2 Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals AssistsColorado Rapids2005MLS100---------100Atlanta Silverbacks2005USSF D2500---------500Kansas City Wizards2007MLS------------0002008MLS------------000San Jose Earthquakes2008MLS------------000Carolina RailHawks FC2009USSF D22210---201---24112010USSF D22700510200---3410Montreal Impact2011NASL1211---200---1411Carolina RailHawks FC2012NASL2600310310---3220 Total USSF D2 54 1 0 5 1 0 4 0 1 - - - 63 2 1 Total NASL 38 1 1 3 1 0 5 1 0 - - - 46 3 1 Total MLS 1 0 0 - - - - - - - - - 1 0 0
Politics In 2020, Lowery announced he will be running for District of Columbia's Delegate to the United States House of Representatives.
References
External links Carolina RailHawks bio MLS player profile