Josh Heard

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Josh Heard
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Heard with Bethlehem Steel in 2017
Personal information
Full name Joshua Heard
Date of birth (1994-11-29) 29 November 1994 (age 27)
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
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 29 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 December 2021

Joshua "Josh" Heard (born 29 November 1994) is a Welsh-born Canadian professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Pacific FC.

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] In October 2020 it was announced that Heard had re-signed with Pacific ahead of the 2021 season.[12] During the season, Heard would feature regularly en route to Pacific capturing the championship.[13] In January 2022 the club announced Heard had signed a new deal ahead of the season.[14]

Honours[]

Club[]

Pacific FC

References[]

  1. ^ John Jacques (31 July 2020). "Pacific FC Tops Off Roster With Josh Heard". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Josh Heard Biography". GoHuskies.com. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Player Stats". USL PDL. Archived from the original on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Evillella (28 January 2016). "Bethlehem Steel FC sign everyone who plays soccer - Brotherly Game". Brotherly Game. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  6. ^ USLSoccer com Staff (November 2, 2017). "Steel FC Announces Roster Moves". USL Championship.
  7. ^ "Real Monarchs SLC sign Josh Heard, Rhys Williams | Real Salt Lake".
  8. ^ Montgomery, Matt (July 12, 2019). "Ruiz, Brody, Heard loaned to Austrian third division side". RSL Soapbox.
  9. ^ "Monarchs Sign Sierakowski From Timbers 2". USLChampionship.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Pacific FC signs Victoria-native and USL veteran Josh Heard". July 31, 2020.
  11. ^ "Canadian Premier League". August 14, 2018.
  12. ^ Thompson, Marty (October 29, 2020). "Pacific FC re-signs de Jong, Baldisimo and 3 others; Verhoven released".
  13. ^ Mitchell, Don (5 December 2021). "Pacific FC beat Forge FC 1-0 to become 2021 CPL champions". Global News.
  14. ^ Jacques, John (January 28, 2022). "Josh Heard To Stay With Pacific FC". Northern Tribune.

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