Josh Heard

Club career In 2011 and 2012, Heard played with the Victoria Highlanders in the Premier Development League. In 2013, he signed with the North Sound SeaWolves, before returning to the Highlanders, helping them reach the PDL Final Four in 2013. In 2014, he signed with the newly renamed Puget Sound Gunners (who changed their name from the North Sound SeaWovles) again.

In January 2016, Heard was selected 71st overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC. However, he did not sign with the Whitecaps.

In late January 2016, he signed a professional contract with USL club Bethlehem Steel FC. He made his debut on April 11, 2016 against New York Red Bulls II. He scored his first goal on July 7, 2016 against Toronto FC II. He departed the club after the 2017 season, upon the expiry of his contract.

In February 2018, he signed with the Real Monarchs of the USL. He scored his first goal on May 19, 2018 against the Las Vegas Lights. After the season, the club picked up his option for the following season. In July 2019, he was sent on a one year loan to Austrian club FC Pinzgau Saalfelden until July 2020. With Pinzgau, they qualified for the promotion playoff series, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Upon the conclusion of his loan, he departed the Monarchs, mutually terminating the deal, after being unable to return to the United States due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.

On July 31, 2020, he signed with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League. On August 15, he made his debut for Pacific against the HFX Wanderers. In January 2022, he re-signed with the club for an additional season. On August 2, 2022, he scored two goals in a 6-0 CONCACAF League victory over Jamaican club Waterhouse FC to help Pacific advance to the Round of 16. In November 2022, it was announced that he would return to the club for the 2023 season, and he was named team captain in March 2023. In January 2024, Pacific announced that Heard would return for the 2024 season. In December 2024, he signed a two-year extension with the club.

Career statistics

Honours Pacific FC Canadian Premier League: 2021