Canadian soccer player
Joshua Ermes Belluz (born April 4, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Colorado Rapids 2 in MLS Next Pro .
Early life
Belluz played youth soccer with Vaughan Azzurri .[ 1]
College career
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
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
As of October 6, 2024 [ 21]
References
^ 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
Head coach: Bushey
Assistant coach: Haynes