Yu Hoshide
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese soccer player currently playing for Global F.C.
in the United Football League
.
, and spent eight years with YKK AP
(currently known as Kataller Toyama
of the J.League) in the third division Japan Football League
before coming to the United States in 2008.
Hoshide signed for Harrisburg City Islanders
in the USL Second Division
. Hoshide played 13 games and scored 1 goal during his year with Harrisburg, before being released at the end of the year.
He subsequently signed for Northern Virginia Royals
in 2009.
In July, he moved to Joe Public F.C.
. Joe Public became the first club in the T&T professional league to have signed a player from the Asian continent, more-so Japan. While Hoshide became close friends with Fabien Lewis
(The former Naparima College
defender) who now plies his trade with Real Maryland Monarchs
was the one who introduced Hoshide to Joe Public F.C., who in turn assisted him in obtaining a trial with the Eastern Lions. Hoshide was quite impressive on his first trial with the Pro League title chasers and as a result was offered a short-term contract.
His quick thinking and technical ability in midfield proved vital in helping Joe Public capture five titles that included the Big Six, Toyota Classic, Digicel Pro Bowl and the T&T Football Federation FA Trophy last season.
Hoshide also became the first Japanese to take part and score in the CONCACAF Champions League
with number 10 on his back.
On 2011, he will play Ecuadorian Club Social, Cultural y Deportivo Grecia (Grecia de Chone). However, Global F.C.
signed him for United Football Cup 2011-2012.
Global F.C.
Global Football Club is a Filipino association football club. The team started in Division 2 of the United Football League inaugural season.On that same season, the team managed to finish top of the Second Division with an unbeaten record. As a result, the team was automatically promoted to...
in the United Football League
United Football League (Philippines)
The United Football League, commonly known as UFL, is an association football league in the Philippines, governed by the United Football Clubs Association. The league is composed of two divisions, each with eight member football clubs playing a double round-robin format...
.
Career
Hoshide played for Meiji UniversityMeiji University
is a private university in Tokyo and Kawasaki, founded in 1881 by three lawyers of the Meiji era, Kishimoto Tatsuo, Miyagi Kōzō, and Yashiro Misao. It is one of the largest and most prestigious Japanese universities in Tokyo, Japan....
, and spent eight years with YKK AP
YKK AP F.C.
is a Japanese football club based in Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture. They play in Toyama Prefectural League. Their team colour is blue.-History:The club was founded as the football club of YKK in 1962...
(currently known as Kataller Toyama
Kataller Toyama
Kataller Toyama is a football club in Japan that was formed from the merger of the old ALO's Hokuriku and YKK AP F.C. clubs. They currently play in J...
of the J.League) in the third division Japan Football League
Japan Football League
The is the 3rd tier of the Japanese association football league system, following J. League Division 1 and J. League Division 2. Also known as the JFL, it is generally considered as the top amateur league in Japan although in reality it is a semi-professional league as many full-time footballers...
before coming to the United States in 2008.
Hoshide signed for Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
. Hoshide played 13 games and scored 1 goal during his year with Harrisburg, before being released at the end of the year.
He subsequently signed for Northern Virginia Royals
Northern Virginia Royals
Northern Virginia Royals is an American soccer team based in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...
in 2009.
In July, he moved to Joe Public F.C.
Joe Public F.C.
Joe Public Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago currently playing in the Pro League. Nicknamed the Eastern Lions, they are owned by former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner...
. Joe Public became the first club in the T&T professional league to have signed a player from the Asian continent, more-so Japan. While Hoshide became close friends with Fabien Lewis
Fabien Lewis
Fabien Lewis is a Trinidadian soccer player who last played for Real Maryland Monarchs in the USL Second Division.-Youth and College:...
(The former Naparima College
Naparima College
Naparima College is a secondary school for teenaged males in Trinidad and Tobago. Located in San Fernando, the school was founded in 1894, but did not receive official recognition until 1900. The was established by Dr. Kenneth J. Grant, a Canadian Presbyterian missionary working among the Indian...
defender) who now plies his trade with Real Maryland Monarchs
Real Maryland Monarchs
Real Maryland F.C., commonly known as the Real Maryland Monarchs, is an American soccer team based in Rockville, Maryland, United States...
was the one who introduced Hoshide to Joe Public F.C., who in turn assisted him in obtaining a trial with the Eastern Lions. Hoshide was quite impressive on his first trial with the Pro League title chasers and as a result was offered a short-term contract.
His quick thinking and technical ability in midfield proved vital in helping Joe Public capture five titles that included the Big Six, Toyota Classic, Digicel Pro Bowl and the T&T Football Federation FA Trophy last season.
Hoshide also became the first Japanese to take part and score in the CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
with number 10 on his back.
On 2011, he will play Ecuadorian Club Social, Cultural y Deportivo Grecia (Grecia de Chone). However, Global F.C.
Global F.C.
Global Football Club is a Filipino association football club. The team started in Division 2 of the United Football League inaugural season.On that same season, the team managed to finish top of the Second Division with an unbeaten record. As a result, the team was automatically promoted to...
signed him for United Football Cup 2011-2012.
Career statistics
- (correct as of 13 August 2010)
Club Season League Cup Play-Offs Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists YKK Football Club* 2000–2007 197 40 ? 5 1 1 202 41 ? Harrisburg City Islanders Harrisburg City IslandersHarrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....2008 13 1 ? 1 1 0 ? ? ? 14 2 ? Northern Virginia Royals Northern Virginia RoyalsNorthern Virginia Royals is an American soccer team based in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home...2009 12 1 3 ? ? ? ? ? ? 12 1 3 Joe Public FC 2009 10 0 2 18 2 4 28 2 6 Joe Public FC 2010 11 1 4 10 2 2 20 3 6 Global F.C. Global F.C.Global Football Club is a Filipino association football club. The team started in Division 2 of the United Football League inaugural season.On that same season, the team managed to finish top of the Second Division with an unbeaten record. As a result, the team was automatically promoted to...2011 4 1 4 1 ? Career Total 2000–present 243 43 9 34 6 7 ? ? ? 277 50 16 - Currently known as Kataller ToyamaKataller ToyamaKataller Toyama is a football club in Japan that was formed from the merger of the old ALO's Hokuriku and YKK AP F.C. clubs. They currently play in J...
in J.League
- Currently known as Kataller Toyama
International
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Joe Public FC | CONCACAF Champions League CONCACAF Champions League The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region .... |
8 | 1 | 2 |
Personal Honors
- 2003: State Select (Toyama) - All Japan Runner Up
- 2003: Japan Football League All Star - Myanmar/Indonesia Tour
- 2000: State Select (Toyama) - All Japan Champion; League Assist King
Club Honors
- 2010: CFU Club Championship Runner Up
- 2010: CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round
- 2009: TT Pro League Champion
- 2009: First Citizen Cup Runner Up
- 2009: Big Six Champion
- 2009: Toyota Classic Cup Champion
- 2009: FA Cup Champion
- 2009: Digicel Pro Bowl Champion