Joe Rice (soccer)

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.

Joe Rice

Personal information
Full name	Joseph Rice
Date of birth	(1996-03-06) March 6, 1996 (age 29)
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 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]