Joshua Belluz (born April 4, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Colorado Rapids 2 in MLS Next Pro.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 4, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Colorado Rapids 2 | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Vaughan Azzurri | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2022 | Villanova Wildcats | 51 | (1) |
| 2023 | Syracuse Orange | 21 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Vaughan Azzurri | 3 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | West Chester United SC | 4 | (0) |
| 2023 | Vaughan Azzurri | 10 | (0) |
| 2024– | Colorado Rapids 2 | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 14, 2024 | |||
Early life edit
Belluz played youth soccer with Vaughan Azzurri.[1]
College career edit
In 2019, he began attending Villanova University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2] He made his collegiate debut on August 30, 2019, recording his first assist in a victory over the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.[3][4] At the end of his freshman season, he was named to the Philly Soccer Six All-Rookie Team and the Big East Conference All-Academic Team.[3][5] On March 6, 2021, he scored his first goal, scoring the overtime winner against the St. John's Red Storm.[6] In the fall of 2021, he was named to the Big East All-Tournament team[3] and the All-Philly Soccer Six First Team.[7]
In 2023, he began attending Syracuse University as a graduate student, where he would play his final season of college eligibility with the men's soccer team.[8] He scored his first goal on August 28 against the Binghamton Bearcats.[9] In his sole season at Syracuse, he led the team in minutes played with 1,811.[10]
Club career edit
From 2017 to 2019, he spent time with the Vaughan Azzurri first team in League1 Ontario.[11][12][13] From 2021 to 2022, he played with West Chester United SC in USL League Two.[14][15] In 2023, he returned to playing with Vaughan Azzurri in League1 Ontario and also started in the 2023 Canadian Championship match against Major League Soccer club CF Montréal.[16]
In January 2024, he signed a professional contract with Colorado Rapids 2 of MLS Next Pro.[17][18] He made his debut on March 21 in a 2024 U.S. Open Cup match, scoring his first goal in a 3-0 victory over Azteca FC.[19] He scored his first league goal on March 25 against the Tacoma Defiance.[20]
Career statistics edit
- As of April 14, 2024[21]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Vaughan Azzurri | 2017[11] | League1 Ontario | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018[12] | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2019[13] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| West Chester United SC | 2021[14] | USL League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022[15] | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Vaughan Azzurri | 2023[22] | League1 Ontario | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | |
| Colorado Rapids 2 | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | |
| Career total | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | ||
References edit
- ^ Sheridan, Mike (August 22, 2022). "Belluz, Wildcats Look to Take Another Step in 2022". Villanova Wildcats.
- ^ "Wildcats Welcome Four to Men's Soccer Program". Villanova Wildcats. May 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Josh Belluz Villanova profile". Villanova Wildcats.
- ^ Ralph, Matthew (August 31, 2019). "Villanova offense scores five times in season-opening rout". Brotherly Game.
- ^ "20 Men's Soccer Athletes Earn Academic All-BIG EAST Honors". Villanova Wildcats. August 4, 2020.
- ^ Ralph, Matthew (March 8, 2021). "Josh Belluz golden goal snaps Villanova men's losing streak to start the season". Brotherly Game.
- ^ Sheridan, Mike (December 22, 2022). "Belluz, Benediktsson, MacKinnon, Williams Earn Soccer Six Honors". Villanova Wildcats.
- ^ "Men's Soccer Welcomes 10 to 2023 Roster". Syracuse Orange. August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Belluz Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
- ^ "Belluz Signs Contract with Rapids 2". Syracuse Orange. January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "Josh Belluz 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ a b "Joshua Belluz 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ a b "Joshua Belluz 2019 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ a b "Joshua Belluz 2021 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ a b "Joshua Belluz 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ Wolf, Zak (August 31, 2023). "After 5 years, Josh Belluz is ready to be Orange". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Colorado Rapids 2 sign center back Josh Belluz". Colorado Rapids. January 4, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (January 5, 2024). "Josh Belluz Turns Pro With Colorado In MLS NEXT Pro". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "U.S. Open Cup Recap: Colorado Rapids 2 advances to Second Round of U.S. Open Cup after a 3-0 win over Azteca FC". Colorado Rapids. March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Recap: Colorado Rapids 2 fall to Tacoma Defiance in second match of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season". Colorado Rapids. March 25, 2024.
- ^ Joshua Belluz at Soccerway
- ^ "Joshua Belluz 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
External links edit
- Joshua Belluz at Soccerway