Lance Hill is a retired U.S.

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. He spent one season in

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. Hill attended

Creighton University Creighton University is a private Jesuit research university in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In 2015 the university enrolled 8,393 graduate and undergra ...

, where he was part of the men's soccer team from 1990 to 1994. During four seasons, he scored 21 goals and added 20 assists. Hill was inducted into the Creighton Hall of Fame in 2007. In 1995, Hill played for the

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. He was named a

South Central District Rookie of the Year and a first team All Star. In February 1996, the

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selected Hill in the 11th round (102nd overall) of the

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after an impressive showing in the MLS combine. While he made the preseason roster, he was released before playing a regular season game. In 2004, he played for Legends F.C. in the 2004 U.S. Open Cup.2004 U.S. Open Cup

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hill, Lance 1972 births Living people American soccer players Creighton Bluejays men's soccer players New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers players USISL players Association football forwards