Lance Parker

Professional Parker was signed by Major League Soccer (MLS) club Chivas USA in 2008.

In February 2011, Parker signed with expansion side FC Edmonton of the NASL, Parker's season was prematurely ended by two freak injuries, one involving a compound fracture to his right arm,

Parker returned to the pitch in spring 2012, less than a year after his arm fracture. In his third start back in goal, on the one-year anniversary of his breaking his arm, Parker blocked a penalty kick and made two "highlight-reel" saves in the driving rain, with his team down to 10 players, to preserve a 1–0 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Parker was named NASL Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts.

In 2013, Parker put together his first complete season for FC Edmonton, appearing in 20 of the club's 26 matches. He accumulated the third-most minutes played among NASL goalkeepers (1735),

As a result of various injuries, Parker retired from professional soccer after the 2016 season.

Modeling/acting career In 2012, Parker was chosen as Oklahoma's representative in the Cosmopolitan Bachelor of the Year contest.

After he was approached at an airport by a modeling-industry executive who took note of his "nice legs," Parker began doing part-time modeling work to supplement his soccer income. He has appeared on the cover of five magazines: Complot, Profile, Fantastics, Sensitif, and Avenue Edmonton.

Parker has also appeared in such magazines as Vogue Hommes, VMAN, Men's Health, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Ocean Drive, and Canadian Cowboy Country, and has done modeling work for Abercrombie & Fitch, Babies "R" Us, Baileys & Giordano, and Puma, among others.

Parker is currently enjoying a successful modeling career on the mainboard at RED Model Management in New York City. He has landed fragrance campaigns with Oscar de la Renta and Nautica, among others.

Parker is also acting and is currently represented by Abrams Artist Agency in New York City.

Health coaching Since his retirement from professional soccer, in addition to working as a professional model and actor, Parker has obtained certifications as a nutrition coach and personal trainer, and has launched a health-coaching business called "Parker Peak Performance."

In his spare time, Parker enjoys riding unicycles, dancing, juggling, and performing magic, as well as outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking and camping.