Yosuke Hanya

Yosuke Hanya (半谷 陽介, Hanya Yōsuke; born on January 30, 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club Colorado Rapids 2.

Yosuke Hanya

Personal information
Full name	Yosuke Hanya
Date of birth	(1999-01-30) January 30, 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	Tokyo, Japan
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Colorado Springs Switchbacks (on loan from Colorado Rapids 2)
Number	20
Youth career
	FC Harue
0000–2016	FC Tokyo
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017	Tokyo Gakugei University	?	(?)
2018–2021	UMass Minutemen	35	(2)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	FC Tokyo U-23	3	(0)
2022–	Colorado Rapids 2	33	(13)
2023	→ Colorado Rapids (loan)	2	(0)
2024–	→ Colorado Springs Switchbacks (loan)	33	(5)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:15, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Career

Yosuke Hanya joined FC Tokyo in 2016. On July 31, he debuted in J3 League (vs Gainare Tottori).^[1][2] He then left to study and play soccer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.^[3] Hanya spent three seasons playing for UMass, totaling two goals and 17 assists during his collegiate career.

In February 2022, Hanya joined Colorado Rapids 2 ahead of their first season in MLS Next Pro.^[4]

In May 2023, Hanya was called up to the Colorado Rapids from Colorado Rapids 2 on a Short-Term Agreement.^[5]

On May 17, 2023, Hanya made his MLS debut for the Colorado Rapids in a game against Atlanta United FC. Hanya subbed into the game in the 88th minute.^[6]