Career
Professional Laing began his career in his native Jamaica, playing for Harbour View and Village United in the Jamaican National Premier League. Laing moved to the United States in 2011 when he signed with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League. He made his debut for the Strikers on 29 April, in a 2-2 tie with the Puerto Rico Islanders.
He scored his first goal with the club against Montreal Impact on 13 July 2011.
Following an impressive debut season with the Strikers, Laing was named to the NASL Best XI for the 2011 season. After the 2011 season, Laing spent some time on trial with both the Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.
Laing scored his second goal with the Strikers, and his first of the 2012 season, off of a freekick in the 3-3 draw against the Carolina RailHawks on 2 May 2012. On 21 November 2012 Football Club Edmonton announced that Laing would be joining the team ahead of the 2013 season.
Laing was named Football Club Edmonton"s Most Valuable Player by supporter group ESG in 2013.
In 2014, following a mid-season move from fullback to midfield, Laing led the Eddies in goals (7) and assists (6). He was twice named NASL Player of the Week including after scoring an "Olimpico" goal in a 2-0 victory over Ottawa Fury Football Club. As a result of his fine season, Laing was awarded a contract extension and named Most Valuable Player by ESG for a second straight year. He was also named to the NASL"s Best XI, as voted on by each of the league’s 10 head coaches, for the second time in his career.
lieutenant was announced that Laing would not re-sign in Edmonton after the 2015 season.
On December 15, 2015, Minnesota United Football Club announced that they had signed Laing. International Laing represented Jamaica several times at the under 17 level between 2004 and 2005, and made his debut for the senior national team on 26 July 2008 in an international friendly against El Salvador.
As a result of his performances with the Strikers, on 14 May 2012, Laing was recalled to the national team In 2015, Laing was recalled to Jamaica"s national team for the 2015 Copa America in Chile.
He appeared in Jamaica"s three group-stage matches, including a start against Argentina on June 20, 2015.
Jamaica lost all three matches 1-0 and were eliminated from the tournament. Football Club Edmonton Fort Lauderdale Strikers Harbour View.