In May 2021, Rushenas committed to attend Dalhousie University to play for the men's soccer team, beginning in September 2021.[1] In his rookie season in 2021, he won the starting keeper role and went on to play every minute for the team that season[3] and led the Atlantic University Sport Conference in saves with 81.[4][5] In September 2022, he was named the AUS Male Athlete of the Week.[6][7] At the end of the 2022 season, he was named an AUS Second Team All Star.[8]
Club career
During the 2022 season, Rushenas trained with the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League and signed a short-term contract to serve as the substitute goalkeeper in their match on August 1 against York United, as the team was short a goalkeeper.[9] He also played with the HFX Wanderers U23 side that season.[10] In December 2022, he was selected by the Wanderers in the second round (10th overall) of the 2023 CPL-U Sports Draft.[11][12] In April 2023, he signed a developmental contract with the Wanderers, allowing him to maintain his university eligibility. [13] On August 1, with his U Sports contract set to soon expire, he extended his contract for the remainder of the 2023 season.[14][15] He signed a professional contract for the 2024 season, with an option for 2025.[16][17] He made his professional debut on August 14, 2024 against Forge FC.[18][19]