Nelson Pierre

Nelson Guichard Pierre (born March 22, 2005) is a footballer who plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer. Born in the United States, he represents Haiti at youth international level.

Nelson Pierre

Personal information
Full name	Nelson Guichard Pierre
Date of birth	(2005-03-22) March 22, 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Youth career
	Super Nova FC
2014–2022	Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022	Philadelphia Union II	20	(5)
2023–2025	Philadelphia Union	0	(0)
2023	→ Philadelphia Union II (loan)	27	(4)
2024	→ Skövde AIK (loan)	0	(0)
2024	→ Charlotte Independence (loan)	9	(1)
2025	→ Whitecaps FC 2 (loan)	14	(11)
2025–	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	1	(0)
International career‡
2024–	Haiti U20	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 4, 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of July 28, 2024

Early life

Pierre played youth soccer with Super Nova FC, before joining the Philadelphia Union Academy in 2014.^[1]

Club career

In March 2022, Pierre signed a professional contract with Philadelphia Union II, becoming their first signing ahead of their inaugural season in MLS Next Pro.^[2] He made his professional debut on March 27, 2022 against FC Cincinnati 2.^[3]

In February 2023, Pierre signed a homegrown player contract with the Philadelphia Union first team, through the 2026 season, with an option for 2027.^[4][5] In January 2024, he was loaned to Swedish club Skövde AIK in the second-tier Superettan for the remainder of 2024.^[6] In August 2024, they recalled him from the loan and immediately loaned him to the Charlotte Independence in USL League One.^[7][8]

In February 2025, he was sent on loan to Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.^[9] In late June 2025, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team picked up the option on his contract, adding him to their first team roster, sending $50,000 to the Philadelphia Union for the transfer, with Philadelphia retaining a sell-on clause.^[10][11] At the time of his promotion to the Vancouver first team, he was leading MLS Next Pro in scoring with 11 goals in 14 matches.^[12] On July 4, 2025, he made his MLS debut for the Whitecaps, in a substitute appearance, against the LA Galaxy.^[13]

International career

In 2021, Pierre received an invite to a United States Youth National Team Regional Identification Center Camp.^[14]

He played with the Haiti U20 at the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, making three appearances.^[15]

Personal life

He is the brother of fellow soccer player Neil Pierre.^[16]