Josh Heard

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

Josh Heard
Heard with Bethlehem Steel in 2017
Personal information
Full name Joshua Heard
Date of birth (1994-11-29) 29 November 1994
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 5 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 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] In October 2020 it was announced that Heard had re-signed with Pacific ahead of the 2021 season.[12]

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. http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/851560?referrer_id=2333971
  7. https://www.rsl.com/post/2018/02/15/real-monarchs-slc-sign-josh-heard-rhys-williams
  8. https://www.rslsoapbox.com/2019/7/12/20691895/ruiz-brody-heard-loaned-to-austrian-third-division-side
  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".
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