He’s a midfielder and defender for the Seattle Sounders FC. He wears the #91 jersey and believes that “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Oniel Fisher was born in Portmore, Jamaica. The man stands at 5’9 and weighs 155 pounds. His birthday is November 22, 1991.

During the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, Fisher was selected as the 40^th player during the Second Round for Seattle Sounders acquisition. As of 2015, Fisher has played 11 games, during which he has scored a total of 9 goals. He has played a total of 844 minutes during the season.

Prior to his membership to the Sounders, Fisher played for the University of New Mexico. He started in 34 out of the 39 games he played there and was the first recruit from the college to make a senior national team. In 2010, he played with the Jamaican National Team against Trinidad and Tobago. All four of the goals he scored while playing at the U of NM were game-winning scores; he also made three assists while on the team. During his international debut with the Jamaican National Team, the team won a victory over Trinidad and Tobago with a 3-1 game. Fisher also played in the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship on the under-20 team.

During his youth career, Fisher played for several teams. They included St. George’s from 2009-2011, the TJC Apaches from 2011-2012 and the New Mexican Lobos from 2013-2014. In addition to the Sounders, his senior career includes experiences with the New York Red Bulls U-23 from 2013-2014 and the Jersey Express in 2012.

In addition to Fisher, the Sounders signed on goalkeeper Charlie Lyon during the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. Sounders FC General Manager and President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey assures fans that both players have demonstrated their diligence during preseason training and have earned their spots on the team. He also expressed excitement about having both men play for the Sounders.

Fisher told the press that playing for the team is a “great opportunity for me.” He expressed his gratitude for being selected and added that it’s always been his dream to play in a city with devoted fans.

Fisher fans can find him on Twitter, where he emphasizes the important things in his life—family, humility, focus and a strong personal belief system. On his profile, he assures followers that “dreams do come through.” He also advises them to never give up. Fans can view his videos, photos and updates, including his shares of inspirational material from heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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