Marcus Watson
Marcus Watson (born September 16, 1989 in Houston, Texas) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Minnesota Thunder in the USL First Division.
Career
Youth and Amateur
Instead of attending college and playing college soccer, Watson decided to pursue a career as a professional soccer player straight out of high school; he travelled to England, and was offered a place on the academy of famed English club Leicester City. As a member of the U18 Academy team, Watson was rostered in two reserve games while with the Foxes.
Watson returned to the United States in 2008, and subsequently spent some time playing for Los Angeles-based amateur team Hollywood United.
Professional
Watson signed his first professional contract with Minnesota in April 2009, and made his professional debut on June 27, in 3-1 defeat to the Rochester Rhinos..
International
Watson has played for both of the U-18 and U-20 United States national teams.