LEXINGTON, Ky. – Lexington Sporting Club announced on Tuesday it had signed defender Marqes Muir to a multi-year contract ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Muir becomes the first player to move from Lexington’s USL League Two club to the turn professional with the organization’s USL Championship side. This past summer, he started all 12 of his appearances in USL League Two and logged 1,080 minutes for the team prior to returning for his junior season at the University of Kentucky this fall.

“I’m really excited to sign with Lexington Sporting Club,” said Muir. “I’m looking forward to playing with this group and winning some trophies next season.”

A native of London, England, Muir has also featured prominently over the past three seasons for the Wildcats, recording one goal and three assists in 53 appearances. The 23-year-old also served as captain for Kentucky in 2024 and 2025, and received All-Sun Belt Conference Second Team honors both years.

Prior to his NCAA career, Muir spent five seasons in Tottenham Hotspur’s youth system. He made 73 appearances for the Premier League side’s U18 team across the U18 Premier League, Premier League 2, FA Youth Cup, EFL Trophy and UEFA Youth League competitions.