Gerard Lagos
Encyclopedia
Gerard Lagos is a retired American
soccer player who played for the Minnesota Thunder
. His father is Buzz Lagos
and his brother is Manny Lagos
.
, scoring the team's first goal in 1990. The Thunder were created by Lagos' father Buzz
in 1990 as an unaffiliated amateur team. The Thunder played their first game against the professional Winnipeg Fury
of the Canadian Soccer League
. Lagos scored the first goal of the game, a 2-1 victory for the Thunder. In 1994, the Thunder turned professional with the USISL. When Lagos retired in 2001, he was the last surviving member of the original team. He was inducted into the Thunder Hall of Fame in 2002.
which took fourth place at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played five games, in the tournament.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who played for the Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...
. His father is Buzz Lagos
Buzz Lagos
Buzz Lagos is the former head coach of the Minnesota Thunder. Until he retired in 2005, he was the only coach in team history. He coached the Thunder for 16 years with an impressive overall record of 324-148-46, and led the team to four A-league Championship matches , winning the championship...
and his brother is Manny Lagos
Manny Lagos
Manuel "Manny" Lagos is a former American soccer midfielder who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer, and is the current Head Coach of NSC Minnesota Stars...
.
Professional
Lagos spent his entire career with the Minnesota ThunderMinnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...
, scoring the team's first goal in 1990. The Thunder were created by Lagos' father Buzz
Buzz Lagos
Buzz Lagos is the former head coach of the Minnesota Thunder. Until he retired in 2005, he was the only coach in team history. He coached the Thunder for 16 years with an impressive overall record of 324-148-46, and led the team to four A-league Championship matches , winning the championship...
in 1990 as an unaffiliated amateur team. The Thunder played their first game against the professional Winnipeg Fury
Winnipeg Fury
The Winnipeg Fury was a professional soccer team in Winnipeg. It was founded by Ralph Cantafio, who served as Team President and Chairman of the Board. The team was part of the Canadian Soccer League from 1987 to 1992. The Fury belonged to the former Canadian National Soccer League for 1993...
of the Canadian Soccer League
Canadian Soccer League (1987 — 1992)
The original Canadian Soccer League was a professional soccer league that operated in Canada during the summer from 1987 to 1992. It was a nationwide league that had franchises in six provinces over the course of its history....
. Lagos scored the first goal of the game, a 2-1 victory for the Thunder. In 1994, the Thunder turned professional with the USISL. When Lagos retired in 2001, he was the last surviving member of the original team. He was inducted into the Thunder Hall of Fame in 2002.
National team
In 1989, Lagos was an integral part of the United States U20 national teamUnited States U-20 men's national soccer team
The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is the national under-20 soccer team of the United States of America and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.The...
which took fourth place at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played five games, in the tournament.