Josh Drack Explained

Josh Drack
Fullname:Joshua Drack
Birth Date:22 September 1999
Birth Place:Chandler, Arizona, United States
Height:1.70 m
Position:Full back, Winger
Currentclub:Charleston Battery
Clubnumber:3
Youthyears1:2011–2015
Youthclubs1:Arizona Arsenal
Youthyears2:2015–2016
Youthclubs2:Real Salt Lake AZ
Youthyears3:2016–2017
Youthclubs3:Portland Timbers
Collegeyears1:2017–2018
Collegecaps1:39
Collegegoals1:6
Collegeyears2:2019–2020
Collegecaps2:21
Collegegoals2:5
Years1:2019
Caps1:6
Goals1:2
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:LA Galaxy II
Caps2:52
Goals2:5
Years3:2021
Clubs3:LA Galaxy (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Caps4:25
Goals4:1
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Charleston Battery
Caps5:13
Goals5:0
Club-Update:June 30, 2024

Josh Drack (born September 22, 1999) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a full back for Charleston Battery in the USL Championship.

Career

Youth

Drack was part of the Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club[1] and Real Salt Lake academy in Arizona,[2] before moving to the Portland Timbers academy in 2016.[3] In addition, he was with the Chilean clubs Colo-Colo and Universidad Católica in a brief trial step at the age of 14.[4]

College & Amateur

In 2017, Drack went to play college soccer at Grand Canyon University. In two years with the Antelopes, Drack made 39 appearances, scoring 6 goals and tallying 7 assists. Following his Freshman season, Drack was named WAC Freshman of the Year, was named to the conference's All-Freshman team and All-Conference honorable mention.[5] In 2019, Drack transferred to the University of Denver where he played a single season, scoring 5 goals and tallying 3 assists for the Pioneers. He was named Summit League Second Team and to the Summit League All-Newcomer Team.[6] There was no Senior season at Denver due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drack also appeared for USL League Two side Colorado Pride Switchbacks U23 during their 2019 season.[7]

Professional

On January 21, 2021, Drack was selected 16th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by LA Galaxy.[8] On April 26, 2021, Drack signed with USL Championship side LA Galaxy II.[9]

Drack made his professional debut on April 30, 2021, starting in a 1–0 loss to Sacramento Republic.[10]

On July 7, 2021, Drack was added to LA Galaxy's MLS roster on a short-term loan.[11] The same day he appeared for the team as an injury-time substitute during a 3–1 win over FC Dallas.[12]

On February 6, 2023, Drack was announced as a new signing for MLS Next Pro side Huntsville City FC.[13]

Drack signed a multi-year contract with USL Championship club Charleston Battery on December 13, 2023.[14]

Personal life

Josh was born to a Chilean father and a Japanese mother. They are Rick (or Ricardo) Drack and Masayo Drack (née Asami).[15] His brothers are Jon, Betty and Jacob.

Due to his descent, he is eligible to play for United States, Chile or Japan.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club Alumni Josh Drack Drafted 16th Overall. April 2, 2020. Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club.
  2. Web site: Portland Timbers. port.ussoccerda.com.
  3. Web site: State champion soccer star Josh Drack leaves Hamilton for Portland Timbers Academy. Richard. Obert. The Arizona Republic.
  4. Web site: Orezzoli . Agustín . Josh Drack, la joya de la MLS de padre chileno que se ofrece a La Roja: "Está en mi sangre" . Deportes13 . . 17 July 2022 . es . 16 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Josh Drack - Men's Soccer. Grand Canyon University Athletics.
  6. Web site: Josh Drack - Men's Soccer. University of Denver Athletics.
  7. Web site: Colorado Pride Switchbacks U23 | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  8. Web site: LA Galaxy select Josh Drack with 16th pick of 2021 MLS SuperDraft presented by Adidas | LA Galaxy. lagalaxy.
  9. Web site: LA Galaxy II sign defender Josh Drack | LA Galaxy. lagalaxy.
  10. Web site: LA Galaxy II vs. LA Galaxy II - April 30, 2021 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  11. Web site: LA Galaxy sign midfielder Daniel Aguirre, acquire Josh Drack on short-term loan from LA Galaxy II | LA Galaxy. lagalaxy.
  12. Web site: LAvsDAL 07-07-2021 | MLSsoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  13. Web site: News | HuntsvilleCityFC.com. HNT.
  14. Web site: Josh Drack signs with Battery on multi-year contract . CharlestonBattery.com . . 13 December 2023.
  15. Web site: Toledo . Raúl Tiki . Antes se probó en Colo Colo y la UC: El lateral de la MLS que aceptaría jugar en La Roja de Eduardo Berizzo . En Cancha . 17 July 2022 . es . 16 July 2022.