Yosuke Hanya (半谷 陽介, Hanya Yōsuke, born on January 30, 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Colorado Rapids 2.

Yosuke Hanya
Personal information
Full name Yosuke Hanya
Date of birth (1999-01-30) January 30, 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Tokyo, Japan
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
(on loan from Colorado Rapids 2)
Number 20
Youth career
FC Tokyo
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 UMass Minutemen 35 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 FC Tokyo U-23 3 (0)
2022– Colorado Rapids 2 33 (13)
2023Colorado Rapids (loan) 2 (0)
2024–Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:41, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

Career edit

Yosuke Hanya joined FC Tokyo in 2016. On July 31, he debuted in J3 League (vs Gainare Tottori).[1][2] He then left to study and play soccer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[3] Hanya spent three seasons playing for UMass, totaling two goals and 17 assists during his collegiate career.

In February 2022, Hanya joined Colorado Rapids 2 ahead of their first season in MLS Next Pro.[4]

In May 2023, Hanya was called up to the Colorado Rapids from Colorado Rapids 2 on a Short-Term Agreement.[5]

On May 17, 2023, Hanya made his MLS debut for the Colorado Rapids in a game against Atlanta United FC. Hanya subbed into the game in the 88th minute.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ J.League Data Site
  2. ^ Match report J.League Data Site
  3. ^ "Yosuke Hanya - Men's Soccer". UMass Minutemen and Minutewomen. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Roster Update: Rapids 2 Sign Yosuke Hanya, Omar Gomez to MLS NEXT Pro Squad". Colorado Rapids. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Colorado Rapids call up Yosuke Hanya on short-term agreement". Colorado Rapids. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Hanya Makes MLS Debut For Colorado Rapids". UMass Athletics. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.

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