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Joshua Belluz
Personal information
Full name Joshua Ermes Belluz
Date of birth (2001-04-04) April 4, 2001 (age 23)
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 21 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2024

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.

College career

In 2019, he began attending Villanova University, where he played for the men's soccer team. He made his collegiate debut on August 30, 2019, recording his first assist in a victory over the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. 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. On March 6, 2021, he scored his first goal, scoring the overtime winner against the St. John's Red Storm. In the fall of 2021, he was named to the Big East All-Tournament team and the All-Philly Soccer Six First Team.

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. He scored his first goal on August 28 against the Binghamton Bearcats. In his sole season at Syracuse, he led the team in minutes played with 1,811.

Club career

From 2017 to 2019, he spent time with the Vaughan Azzurri first team in League1 Ontario. From 2021 to 2022, he played with West Chester United SC in USL League Two. 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.

In January 2024, he signed a professional contract with Colorado Rapids 2 of MLS Next Pro. 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. He scored his first league goal on March 25 against the Tacoma Defiance.

Career statistics

As of October 6, 2024
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Vaughan Azzurri 2017 League1 Ontario 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
2018 1 0 2 0 — — 3 0
2019 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Total 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
West Chester United SC 2021 USL League Two 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0
2022 3 0 — 0 0 — 1 0
Total 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Vaughan Azzurri 2023 League1 Ontario 10 0 0 0 1 0 — 11 0
Colorado Rapids 2 2024 MLS Next Pro 21 1 0 0 2 1 — 23 2
Career total 38 1 2 0 3 1 0 0 43 2

References

  1. Sheridan, Mike (August 22, 2022). "Belluz, Wildcats Look to Take Another Step in 2022". Villanova Wildcats.
  2. "Wildcats Welcome Four to Men's Soccer Program". Villanova Wildcats. May 16, 2019.
  3. ^ "Josh Belluz Villanova profile". Villanova Wildcats.
  4. Ralph, Matthew (August 31, 2019). "Villanova offense scores five times in season-opening rout". Brotherly Game.
  5. "20 Men's Soccer Athletes Earn Academic All-BIG EAST Honors". Villanova Wildcats. August 4, 2020.
  6. Ralph, Matthew (March 8, 2021). "Josh Belluz golden goal snaps Villanova men's losing streak to start the season". Brotherly Game.
  7. Sheridan, Mike (December 22, 2022). "Belluz, Benediktsson, MacKinnon, Williams Earn Soccer Six Honors". Villanova Wildcats.
  8. "Men's Soccer Welcomes 10 to 2023 Roster". Syracuse Orange. August 7, 2023.
  9. "Josh Belluz Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
  10. "Belluz Signs Contract with Rapids 2". Syracuse Orange. January 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "Josh Belluz 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  12. ^ "Joshua Belluz 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  13. ^ "Joshua Belluz 2019 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  14. ^ "Joshua Belluz 2021 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
  15. ^ "Joshua Belluz 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
  16. Wolf, Zak (August 31, 2023). "After 5 years, Josh Belluz is ready to be Orange". The Daily Orange.
  17. "Colorado Rapids 2 sign center back Josh Belluz". Colorado Rapids. January 4, 2024.
  18. Jacques, John (January 5, 2024). "Josh Belluz Turns Pro With Colorado In MLS NEXT Pro". Northern Tribune.
  19. "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.
  20. "Recap: Colorado Rapids 2 fall to Tacoma Defiance in second match of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season". Colorado Rapids. March 25, 2024.
  21. Joshua Belluz at Soccerway
  22. "Joshua Belluz 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.

External links

Colorado Rapids 2 – current squad
  • Head coach: Bushey
  • Assistant coach: Haynes
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