Josh Faga
 Faga playing for the Rochester Lancers in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Vincent Faga | ||
| Date of birth | August 22, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Lexington, Kentucky, United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team 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) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, 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 (indoor) 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
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]
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rochester Lancers | 2012 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rochester Rhinos | 2012 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rochester Rhinos | 2013 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rochester Lancers | 2013 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rochester Lancers | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 42 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | |
References
- ^ "Josh Faga". St. John's Red Storm. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Josh Faga Signs Professional Contract With Rochester Rhinos". Marist Red Foxes. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
- ^ "Rochester Rhinos – New England Revolution". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 28, 2013.