Marcelo Lage

Marcelo Antonio Lage (born March 2, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Spokane Velocity in the USL League One.

Youth, college and amateur
Lage was born in Middleton, Massachusetts. He attended Brooks School, where he earned All-State honors as a senior in helping the team win Independent School League, New England and National Prep titles. Lage garnered All-ISL honors in 2016 and 2017, and was a two-time selection to New England Prep All-Star Team. Lage also played club soccer with GPS, New England Revolution, and Boston Bolts.

In 2018, Lage attended George Washington University to play college soccer. He played one season with the Colonials, making 17 appearances and scoring one goal, whilst also been named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team. In 2019, Lage transferred to Coastal Carolina University, where he played a further three seasons at the college level. He scored eight goals and tallied two assists in 43 appearances for the Chanticleers. He was named to the Sun Belt Conference Championship All-Tournament Team in 2020, Academic All-District First Team for the 2020–21 and 2021 seasons, and All-Conference USA Third Team in 2021. Lage also attended Hofstra University as a graduate student in 2022, playing 21 games and scoring three goals for Hofstra Pride. He was an All-CAA honoree in his single season at Hofstra.

During his time at college, Lage also played in the USL League Two. He made a single appearance for Chicago FC United in 2021, and played ten times for his former academy side Boston Bolts in 2022.

Professional
On March 7, 2023, Lage signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights ahead of their 2023 season. He made his professional debut on in a 1–1 draw with Rio Grande Valley FC on March 12, 2023.

On January 12, 2024, Lage joined Spokane Velocity ahead of their inaugural season in the USL League One.