Huskies in the Pros Update Featuring Josh Heard
May 24, 2018 | Men's Soccer
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First up, we talk with former Husky Josh Heard, who is currently playing alongside former Dawgs James Moberg and Michael Gallagher at Real Monarchs SLC. Heard played at UW from 2012-15, appearing in 74 matches, scoring 13 goals and adding eight assists, earning All-Pac-12 honors in 2015. Heard netted his first goal of the season last week, adding an assist to earn a spot on the USL Team of the Week.
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We just wanted to remind everyone that @Jheard_11 made the @USL Team of the Week ??
β Real Monarchs (@RealMonarchs) May 23, 2018
Here's one reason why ???? pic.twitter.com/7ojzKnLx3z
Q: Can you quickly fill us in on where you are currently playing and how long you have been with them?
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A: I played the last two seasons for the Philadelphia Union's USL team, Bethlehem Steel. I signed with Real Monarchs SLC for this 2018 season.
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Q: How has the season gone for you and the team?
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A: This year we are 8-1-1 and at the top of the USL table, so things couldn't be much better for us at the moment!
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Q: Can you talk a bit about the fantastic match last week, with your first goal of the season and an assist on the match-winner?
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A: It felt great to finally get that goal, had quite a few opportunities earlier in the season, but better late than never! Just happy to contribute to the team's success.
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Q: What is the best part of playing professional soccer? Is being a professional all you hoped it would be?
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A: Definitely! I get to wake up and play my favorite sport every day, it doesn't get much better.
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Q: What do you miss most about playing at UW?
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A:Β Living, playing and having a laugh with 25 of my closest buddies every day. Also Connibear, free food at Connibear was pretty awesome.Β
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Q: What is your favorite memory of Coach Clark?
A: Too many to choose from. His ability to turn the everyday event into a meaningful lesson always resonates. Jamie and the coaching staff care a great deal about their players.
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Q: Any advice for any current or future Huskies?
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A: I know it's played out advice, but just enjoy every bit of your 4 years. You're at the best school, with great facilities and even better coaching staff. Take advantage of it all and just enjoy.
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Q: Any other thoughts you may have?
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A: Go Dawgs!
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MLS
Handwalla Bwana β Sounders FC
Bwana scored his first MLS goal against defending MLS Champion Toronto FC on May 9, netting the game-winner in the 54th minute in Toronto. With the goal, Bwana became the youngest player in Sounders history to score an MLS goal (18 years, 319 days). Bwana has appeared in seven MLS matches this season, making four starts.
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Justin Fiddes β Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Fiddes was placed on loan to Whitecaps FC's USL affiliate Fresno FC for the rest of the 2018 season on May 1 but has yet to see action for the squad. The 17th overall pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft could be recalled by the team during the next International Transfer Window (July 10-Aug. 8).
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Taylor Peay β Real Salt Lake
Peay has missed much of the season due to a back injury. He has appeared in a pair of matches with Real Monarchs SLC, Real Salt Lake's USL affiliate, and is expected to be back with the MLS side in the next few weeks.
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Cristian Roldan β Sounders FC
Roldan has started all nine MLS matches for the Sounders this season, tallying a goal and three assists over 810 minutes. He is also among the many options for the US National Team which has three matches upcoming in May and June.
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Henry Wingo β Sounders FC
Wingo has seen action in four matches for the Sounders this season, starting the MLS opener against LAFC and being used as a sub in each of the last three matches. Wingo is among the potential starting options for the Sounders' next match against Real Salt Lake on Saturday due to injures up top.
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USL
Michael Gallagher β Real Monarchs SLC
Gallagher has seen action on the backline in nine matches this season, making eight starts and helping the Monarchs surrender just nine goals through 10 matchesβeighth fewest in the USL. He has completed 91.7% of his passes in his own half and has a 63.5% success rate in duels and 67.6% success rate in aerial duels.
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Josh Heard β Real Monarchs SLC
Heard scored his first USL goal and added an assist as Real Monarchs SLC recorded a big away win over Las Vegas Lights FC on May 19. So far this season, Heard has appeared in seven matches, amassing 534 minutes played while making six starts.
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James Moberg β Real Monarchs SLC
Moberg has appeared in three matches this season for Real Monarchs SLC including the team's 3-1 victory at S2 in April.
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Taylor Mueller β Charleston Battery
Mueller, an All-USL second-team selection last season, has started all 10 games and played all but four minutes. He has helped anchor a Battery backline which has allowed just nine goals and a 5-2-3 overall recording including a 4-0-1 record in its last five matches.
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Brent Richards β Reno 1868
Richards has appeared in all 11 matches on defense, making 10 starts for Reno 1868 FC. He currently ranks second on the team with 933 minutes played as Reno has posted a 3-3-5 record thus far.
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Spencer Richey β FC Cincinnati
Richey has made four starts for FC Cincinnati this season, recording one clean sheet and making eight saves. He made three sheets and earned the shutout in FC Cincinnati's 3-0 win over the Ottawa Fury FC on April 28.
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Justin Schmidt β Sacramento Republic FC
Schmidt has played in seven matches, making six starts for the Sacramento Republic FC and recording 545 minutes through the season.
