Joshua David Heard (born 29 November 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for and captains Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.
 Heard in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua David Heard | ||
| Date of birth | 29 November 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Pacific FC | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Lakehill SA | |||
| Victoria Metro | |||
| Victoria Highlanders | |||
| 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 | North Sound SeaWolves | 1 | (0) |
| 2013 | Victoria Highlanders | ||
| 2014 | Puget Sound Gunners | 3 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Bethlehem Steel | 37 | (2) |
| 2018–2020 | Real Monarchs | 38 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | → Pinzgau Saalfelden (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2020– | Pacific FC | 96 | (16) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 October 2024 | |||
Early life
editHeard was born in Cardiff, Wales and moved to Victoria, Canada when he was three.[2] Heard played youth soccer with Lakehill Soccer Association.[3] He also played for Victoria Metro and the Victoria Highlanders.[4] He had been invited to train with the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, but he elected to attend college and play college soccer instead.[5]
College career
editIn 2012, Heard began attending the University of Washington, where he played for the men's soccer team.[6] He had been recruited to the school after impressing the team's coaching staff when they saw him playing in a youth match, which they were attending to watch two members of the opposing team who had committed to joining Washington.[7] He made his debut on August 24, 2012 against the Gonzaga Bulldogs.[8] On September 22, 2013, he scored his first collegiate goal against the Georgia State Panthers.[9] On October 8, 2013, he scored a brace in a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Redhawks.[10] In 2013, Washington won the 2013 Pac-12 title and advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA National Tournament.[5] In his senior season, he was named an Honourable Mention for the All-Pac 12 All-Star Teams.[11] After the season, he was invited to the MLS Player Combine ahead of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft,[12] however, he was not able to attend due to injury.[5] Over his time with Washington, he scored 13 goals and added eight assists in 74 games.[13][14]
Club career
editIn 2011 and 2012, Heard played with the Victoria Highlanders in the Premier Development League. In 2013, he signed with the North Sound SeaWolves,[15] before returning to the Highlanders, helping them reach the PDL Final Four in 2013.[16] In 2014, he signed with the newly renamed Puget Sound Gunners (who changed their name from the North Sound SeaWovles) again.[17]
In January 2016, Heard was selected 71st overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[18][19] However, he did not sign with the Whitecaps.[20][21]
In late January 2016, he signed a professional contract with USL club Bethlehem Steel FC.[22][23] He made his debut on April 11, 2016 against New York Red Bulls II.[24] He scored his first goal on July 7, 2016 against Toronto FC II.[25] He departed the club after the 2017 season, upon the expiry of his contract.[26]
In February 2018, he signed with the Real Monarchs of the USL.[27][28] He scored his first goal on May 19, 2018 against the Las Vegas Lights.[29] After the season, the club picked up his option for the following season.[30] In July 2019, he was sent on a one year loan to Austrian club FC Pinzgau Saalfelden until July 2020.[31][32] With Pinzgau, they qualified for the promotion playoff series, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.[33] Upon the conclusion of his loan, he departed the Monarchs, mutually terminating the deal, after being unable to return to the United States due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.[34]
On July 31, 2020, he signed with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[35][36] On August 15, he made his debut for Pacific against the HFX Wanderers.[34] He won the 2021 CPL Championship with Pacific.[37][38] In January 2022, he re-signed with the club for an additional season.[39][40] On August 2, 2022, he scored two goals in a 6-0 CONCACAF League victory over Jamaican club Waterhouse FC to help Pacific advance to the Round of 16.[41][42] In November 2022, it was announced that he would return to the club for the 2023 season,[43] and he was named team captain in March 2023.[44][45][46] In January 2024, Pacific announced that Heard would return for the 2024 season.[47]
Career statistics
edit- As of October 23, 2024[1]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bethlehem Steel FC | 2016 | USL | 22 | 2 | — | — | — | 22 | 2 | |||
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | ||
| Real Monarchs | 2018 | USL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 24 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | USL Championship | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 2 | |||
| Total | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 3 | ||
| Pinzgau Saalfelden (loan) | 2019–20 | Austrian Regionalliga | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | |||
| Pacific FC | 2020 | Canadian Premier League | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | |||
| 2021 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 29 | 5 | |||
| 2022 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 8 | ||
| 2023 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 30 | 5 | |||
| 2024 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | 22 | 2 | |||
| Total | 96 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 118 | 20 | ||
| Career totals | 189 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 213 | 27 | ||
Honours
editPacific FC
References
edit- ^ a b Josh Heard at Soccerway
- ^ "Pacific FC signs local talent Josh Heard". Pacific FC. July 31, 2020.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (July 31, 2020). "Pacific FC lands veteran Island pro Josh Heard". Times Colonist.
- ^ "Pacific FC Name Victoria-Raised Josh Heard Captain". Canadian Premier League. March 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c Davidson, Neil (January 12, 2016). "Victoria midfielder misses out on MLS Combine but still hopes to make mark". Times Colonist. Archived from the original on January 12, 2016.
- ^ "Josh Heard Washington Huskies profile". Washington Huskies.
- ^ Kelly, Mason (October 29, 2015). "In Focus: Serendipitous Scenario Landed Heard At Washington". Washington Huskies.
- ^ "Freshmen Connect For Game-Winner In OT". Washington Huskies. August 24, 2012.
- ^ "No. 6 UW and Georgia State Draw, 1-1". Washington Huskies. September 22, 2013.
- ^ "Heard Scores Twice As UW Tops Seattle U." Washington Huskies. October 8, 2013.
- ^ "Six Huskies Earn All-Pac-12 Honors". Washington Huskies. November 17, 2015.
- ^ "Three Dawgs Invited To MLS Combine". Washington Huskies. December 12, 2015.
- ^ "Moberg And Heard Taken By Vancouver In MLS Draft". Washington Huskies. January 19, 2016.
- ^ "Huskies in the Pros Update Featuring Josh Heard". Washington Huskies. May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Ballew leads group of 11 North Sound SeaWolves signees". Edmonds Beacon. April 22, 2013.
- ^ Paterson, Travis (July 31, 2013). "Highlanders men into PDL Championship final four". Victoria News.
- ^ "Meet the 2014 Puget Sound Gunners". The STATE of Soccer in Washington!. May 15, 2014.
- ^ "Whitecaps FC select James Moberg, Josh Heard, and Tyler David in final two rounds of 2016 MLS SuperDraft". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. January 19, 2016.
- ^ Davidson, Neil (January 19, 2016). "Canadians Ryan James, Josh Heard taken in conclusion of MLS SuperDraft". CTV News.
- ^ Jones, Tim (February 23, 2017). "Steel profile: Josh Heard". The Philly Soccer Page.
- ^ Shoemaker, Tim (March 31, 2017). "Versatile, well-traveled Josh Heard eager for Bethlehem Steel FC season to begin". The Morning Call.
- ^ "Bethlehem Steel FC Add Seven To Roster". Philadelphia Union. January 29, 2016. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016.
- ^ Villella, Evan (January 28, 2016). "Bethlehem Steel FC sign everyone who plays soccer". Brotherly Game.
- ^ Villella, Evan (April 11, 2016). "Match Recap: Steel gored by Red Bulls II 4-0". Brotherly Game.
- ^ Villella, Evan (July 8, 2016). "Match recap: Bethlehem Steel FC 2 - Toronto FC II 3". Brotherly Game.
- ^ "Steel FC Announces Roster Moves". USL Championship. November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Real Monarchs SLC sign Josh Heard, Rhys Williams". Real Salt Lake. February 15, 2018.
- ^ Cheever, David (February 16, 2018). "Monarchs make nod to the Welsh with two new signings for the 2018 season". RSL Soapbox.
- ^ "Real Monarchs SLC Douse Lights FC 2-0". Real Salt Lake. May 20, 2018.
- ^ Cheever, David (November 21, 2018). "Real Monarchs to exercise 2019 options on seven players". RSL Soapbox.
- ^ "Pablo Ruiz, Andrew Brody and Josh Heard Join FC Pinzgau Saafelden on Loan". Real Salt Lake. July 12, 2019.
- ^ Montgomery, Matt (July 12, 2019). "Ruiz, Brody, Heard loaned to Austrian third division side". RSL Soapbox.
- ^ Pentz, Matt (May 14, 2020). "North American players don't mind being stranded at idyllic FC Pinzgau". The Athletic.
- ^ a b Bauman, Martin (July 29, 2021). "'I want to keep going': One-on-one with Pacific FC's Josh Heard". For the Isle.
- ^ Jacques, John (July 31, 2020). "Pacific FC Tops Off Roster With Josh Heard". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Veth, Manuel (July 31, 2020). "Pacific FC sign Josh Heard - "Rewarding to sign a local player"". Transfermarkt.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (January 29, 2022). "Hometown product Heard re-signs with Pacific FC". Times Colonist.
- ^ Thompson, Marty (December 13, 2021). "CPL50 – 32. Josh Heard (Pacific FC)". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Jacques, John (January 28, 2022). "Josh Heard To Stay With Pacific FC". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Heard Returning for 2022 Season!". Pacific FC. January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Josh Heard, the hometown hero leading Pacific's SCL charge". CONCACAF. August 10, 2022.
- ^ Bashir, Raheem (August 3, 2022). "Josh Heard had a memorable game in his hometown with a 6-0 win". Last Word on Sports.
- ^ Jacques, John (November 10, 2013). "Tridents Confirm Return Of Heard, Toussaint, And Daniels". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Longo, Jack (March 14, 2023). "Local lad Heard announced as new Pacific FC captain; Aparicio, Didic, and Meilleur-Giguère make up rest of Leadership Team". Pacific FC.
- ^ Jacques, John (March 14, 2023). "Pacific Names Josh Heard As New Captain". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Nava, David (September 27, 2023). "Callum Irving and Josh Heard, roommates to rivals, growing the game in British Columbia". Vancouver FC.
- ^ Jacques, John (2024-01-09). "Trident King: Pacific Captain Josh Heard Back For 2024". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
External links
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Media related to Josh Heard at Wikimedia Commons- Josh Heard at Soccerway
- Josh Heard at SoccerStats
