Josh Heard
Joshua "Josh" Heard (born 29 November 1994) is a Welsh professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Pacific FC.
Heard with Bethlehem Steel in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joshua Heard | ||
Date of birth | 29 November 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Pacific FC | ||
Number | 11 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Washington Huskies | 74 | (13) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2012 | Victoria Highlanders | 17 | (3) |
2013–2014 | Puget Sound Gunners | 4 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Bethlehem Steel | 38 | (2) |
2018–2019 | Real Monarchs | 32 | (3) |
2019 | → Pinzgau Saalfelden (loan) | 18 | (1) |
2020– | Pacific FC | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 15, 2020 |
Early life
Born in Cardiff, Wales, Heard grew up in Victoria, British Columbia after moving there as a child.[1]
Heard played four years of college soccer at the University of Washington between 2012 and 2015.[2] While at school, he played for Premier Development League sides Victoria Highlanders and Puget Sound Gunners during the summer.[3]
Club career
Bethlehem Steel
On 19 January 2016, Heard was selected 71st overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[4] However, he wasn't signed by Vancouver, instead joining United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel on 28 January 2016.[5] Heard was released by Bethlehem Steel on 2 November 2017.[6]
Real Monarchs
On 16 February 2018, Heard joined USL side Real Monarchs.[7] On 12 July 2019, Heard was loaned to Austrian third-tier side Pinzgau Saalfelden.[8] Heard returned to Monarchs in July 2020.[9]
Pacific FC
On 31 July 2020, Heard returned to his hometown of Victoria, signing with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[10] On August 15 he made his debut for Pacific against the HFX Wanderers.[11]
References
- John Jacques (31 July 2020). "Pacific FC Tops Off Roster With Josh Heard". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- "Josh Heard Biography". GoHuskies.com. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- "Player Stats". USL PDL. Archived from the original on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- "Whitecaps FC select James Moberg, Josh Heard, and Tyler David in final two rounds of 2016 MLS SuperDraft". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- Evillella (28 January 2016). "Bethlehem Steel FC sign everyone who plays soccer - Brotherly Game". Brotherly Game. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/851560?referrer_id=2333971
- https://www.rsl.com/post/2018/02/15/real-monarchs-slc-sign-josh-heard-rhys-williams
- https://www.rslsoapbox.com/2019/7/12/20691895/ruiz-brody-heard-loaned-to-austrian-third-division-side
- "Monarchs Sign Sierakowski From Timbers 2". USLChampionship.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
- "Pacific FC signs Victoria-native and USL veteran Josh Heard". July 31, 2020.
- "Canadian Premier League". August 14, 2018.
External links
Media related to Josh Heard at Wikimedia Commons - Josh Heard at USL Championship
- Bethlehem Steel FC profile