Josh Faga

Josh Faga
Faga playing for the Rochester Lancers in 2014
Personal information
Full name Joshua Vincent Faga
Date of birth (1990-08-22) August 22, 1990
Place of birth Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Rochester Rhinos
Number 4
Youth career
2008–2010 St. John's Red Storm
2010–2012 Marist Red Foxes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 Chicago Fire Premier 2 (0)
2011–2012 FC Buffalo 19 (3)
2012–2014 Rochester Rhinos 20 (0)
2012–2015 Rochester Lancers 32 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 1, 2014

Joshua Vincent Faga (born August 22, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Rochester Rhinos in the USL Pro and for the Rochester Lancers (2011–15) in the Major Arena Soccer League.

Career

College

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, Faga began his collegiate career at St. John's University where he played for the St. John's Red Storm men's soccer team.[1] After one year at St. John's Faga started to attend Marist College where he played for the Marist Red Foxes men's soccer team.[2] While with Marist Faga was part of the All-MAAC Second Team in 2010 and 2012.[2]

Rochester Rhinos

Josh Faga beats 2014 World Cup Veteran Jerry Bengston off the dribble

In December 2012 Faga attended a workout session with the Rochester Rhinos in the USL Pro and after the workout he was invited to the InfoSport's 13th annual Pro Soccer Combine in Florida.[2] After the camp Faga signed a professional deal with the Rhinos on March 25, 2013.[2] Faga then made his professional debut for the club on May 28, 2013 in the third round of the 2013 US Open Cup against the New England Revolution.[3]

Josh Faga playing in the US Open Cup 3rd Round against the New England Revolution

Rochester Lancers

In September 2013, Faga signed with the Rochester Lancers in the MASL. Faga went on to appear in 18 games during his first campaign with the club as a defender.

Career statistics

As of May 28, 2014
Club Season League US Open Cup Other CONCACAF Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rochester Lancers 2012 150000000150
Rochester Rhinos 2012 50104000100
Rochester Rhinos 2013 50104000100
Rochester Lancers 2013 150000000150
Rochester Lancers 2014 2000000020
Career total 420208000520

References

  1. ↑ "Josh Faga". St. John's Red Storm. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Josh Faga Signs Professional Contract With Rochester Rhinos". Marist Red Foxes. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Rochester Rhinos – New England Revolution". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on August 28, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
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