Oniel Fisher


Oniel David Fisher is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays as a defender or midfielder for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.

Career

Youth, College and Amateur

Fisher spent his youth career with St. George's SC in Jamaica before moving to the U.S. to play college soccer at Tyler Junior College. In his two seasons with the Apaches, he made a total of 20 appearances and tallied six goals and three assists.
In 2013, Fisher transferred to the University of New Mexico, making him Lobo Soccer's first-ever Jamaican student-athlete. In his two seasons with the Lobos, he made a total of 29 appearances and tallied four goals and three assists and helped lead them to the College Cup semifinals in 2013.
Fisher also played in the Premier Development League for Jersey Express and in the National Premier Soccer League for New York Red Bulls U-23.

Seattle Sounders

On 15 January 2015, Fisher was selected in the second round in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Seattle Sounders FC and signed a professional contract with the club two months later. On 21 March, he made his professional debut for USL affiliate club Seattle Sounders FC 2 in a 4–2 victory over defending USL champion Sacramento Republic FC. He made his MLS debut the following week in a goalless draw away to FC Dallas.

D.C. United

Fisher was traded to D.C. United ahead of the 2018 season. He made his debut for D.C. United against Orlando City on 3 March 2018. On 15 August 2018, he scored his first goal for the team in the 47th minute in the 4–1 victory against the Portland Timbers. Fisher sustained a knee injury during a game against Montreal Impact on September 29, 2018 and was out for the rest of the season and is not expected to return to the field until November 3, 2019. On 30 January 2019, D.C. United re-signed Fisher after having his option declined after the 2018 season. Fisher missed the entire 2019 season due to his injury.
He returned from his injury on March 7, 2020, entering the game against Inter Miami.

International

On 11 August 2010, Fisher made his international debut for Jamaica in a 3–1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago. He also played for the under-20 national team in the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.

Career statistics

Stats accurate as of 2017

Personal

Fisher holds a U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

Honors

Club

;Seattle Sounders