Career
He played professionally for the Saint Louis Stars in both the National Soccer League and North American Soccer League from 1967 to 1969. Clear gained his first of five caps with the United States. national team in a 3-3 tie with Israel. He played the next three games with the United States., then did not play in the next two United States. games.
His final appearance with the United States. came in a 1-0 World Cup qualifier victory over Canada on October 27, 1968.
He was a substitute for Bob Gansler. Clear was inducted into the Saint Louis Soccer Hall of Fame on November 14, 1996.