Joe Rice (born March 6, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the USL Championship.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Rice | ||
| Date of birth | March 6, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | VCU Rams | 6 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | Chesterfield United | ||
| 2016 | Virginia Beach City | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 | Lionsbridge FC | 12 | (0) |
| 2019 | Richmond Kickers | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | New England Revolution II | 29 | (0) |
| 2022 | Loudoun United | 5 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Detroit City (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | Hartford Athletic | 18 | (0) |
| 2024– | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023 | |||
Career
Rice played college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University between 2014 and 2018, where he spent a year redshirted and only made six appearances for the Rams.[1]
While at college, Rice appeared in the National Premier Soccer League with Chesterfield United and Virginia Beach City,[2] as well as with USL PDL side Lionsbridge FC.[3]
On March 20, 2019, Rice signed a professional contract with USL League One side Richmond Kickers.[4]
On March 3, 2020, Rice joined New England Revolution II ahead of the 2020 season.[5]
Rice was not announced as a returning player for the club's 2022 season where they'd be competing in the newly formed MLS Next Pro.[6]
On February 11, 2022, it was announced Rice has joined USL Championship side Loudoun United.[7]
On September 9, 2022, Rice joined Detroit City on a loan for the remainder of the 2022 season.[8]
Rice signed with Hartford Athletic on January 24, 2023.[9]
Rice moved again, joining USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2024 season.[10]