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{{for|the American soccer player of the same name|Josué Soto}}
{{Short description|American soccer player}}
{{For|the American soccer player of the same name|Josué Soto}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Josue Soto
| name = Josue Soto
| image =
| image = 18 Josue Soto 020511.jpg
| caption = Soto in 2011
| fullname = Josue Soto
| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1989|1|03}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1989|1|03}}
| birth_place = [[Fort Worth, Texas]], United States
| birth_place = [[Fort Worth, Texas]], United States
| height = {{convert|1.75|m|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1.75|m|abbr=on}}
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| currentclub = [[AC Oulu]]
| currentclub =
| clubnumber = 18
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2007
| youthyears1 = 2007
| youthclubs1 = [[Houston Dynamo]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Houston Dynamo]]
| youthyears2 = 2007–2008
| collegeyears1 = 2007–2008
| youthclubs2 = [[Campbell University|Campbell Camels]]
| college1 = [[Campbell Fighting Camels and Lady Camels|Campbell Fighting Camels]]
| youthyears3 = 2009–2010
| collegecaps1 = 40
| youthclubs3 = [[SMU Mustangs]]
| collegegoals1 = 14
| collegeyears2 = 2009–2010
| college2 = [[SMU Mustangs men's soccer|SMU Mustangs]]
| collegecaps2 = 34
| collegegoals2 = 9
| years1 = 2008
| years1 = 2008
| clubs1 = [[Carolina Dynamo]]
| clubs1 = [[Carolina Dynamo]]
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| caps6 = 16
| goals6 = 1
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2017–
| years7 = 2017–2018
| clubs7 = [[AC Oulu]]
| clubs7 = [[AC Oulu]]
| caps7 = 19
| caps7 = 30
| goals7 = 1
| goals7 = 2
| years8 = 2019–2020
| clubs8 = [[Chattanooga Red Wolves SC|Chattanooga Red Wolves]]
| caps8 = 41
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2021
| clubs9 = [[Rio Grande Valley FC|Rio Grande Valley]]
| caps9 = 4
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2022
| clubs10 = [[Tormenta FC|South Georgia Tormenta]]
| caps10 = 15
| goals10 = 0
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| medaltemplates =
| medaltemplates =
| pcupdate = August 7, 2018
| pcupdate = October 16, 2022
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'''Josue Soto''' (born January 3, 1989, in [[Fort Worth, Texas]]) is an American [[soccer]] player who plays for [[AC Oulu]] of the Finnish [[Ykkönen]].
'''Josue Soto''' (born January 3, 1989) is an American professional [[Association football|soccer]] player who plays as a [[midfielder]].


==Career==
==Career==


===Academy===
===Academy===
Soto trained with the Houston Dynamo first team in the summers of 2008 and 2010, but he missed 2009 due to injury. He led the Dynamo Academy to the final of 2007 [[Dallas Cup]], where the team lost in a penalty shootout. Soto was the second player to sign with the Dynamo Academy in its first month of existence, and he was announced on January 29, 2007, as one of two permitted players not residing in Dynamo's home territory. He stayed with his brother in Houston while training and competing with the Academy.
Soto trained with the [[Houston Dynamo]] first team in the summers of 2008 and 2010, but he missed 2009 due to injury. He led the Dynamo Academy to the final of 2007 [[Dallas Cup]], where the team lost in a penalty shootout. Soto was the second player to sign with the Dynamo Academy in its first month of existence, and he was announced on January 29, 2007, as one of two permitted players not residing in Dynamo's home territory. He stayed with his brother in Houston while training and competing with the academy.


===College and Amateur===
===College and amateur===
Soto split his collegiate career between [[Campbell University|Campbell]] in 2007-08 and [[Southern Methodist University]] in 2009–10.
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Soto split his collegiate career between [[Campbell University|Campbell]] in 2007-08 and [[Southern Methodist University]] in 2009-10. In 2008, he led Campbell and the Atlantic Sun Conference with 11 assists in 18 games. In 2007, Soto helped Campbell win Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament and advance to the NCAA tournament as a true freshman. He was named [[Atlantic Sun Conference]] Freshman of the Year, first team all-Atlantic Sun, and to Atlantic Sun all-freshman team. Soto was also named to all-South region third team by NSCAA and a second team freshman all-America by College Soccer News. He started all 22 games and notched eight goals and six assists, ranking in top five in conference in six different categories. Soto earned MVP honors at the Richmond Challenge Cup. He also scored opening penalty kick in 5-4 championship game shootout win over Jacksonville after 1-1 tie. Soto led Campbell with five of 12 shots in 2-0 NCAA tournament loss at No. 20 ranked Furman.


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In 2007, Soto helped Campbell win Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament and advance to the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] tournament as a true freshman. He was named Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Year, first team all-Atlantic Sun, and to Atlantic Sun all-freshman team. Soto was also named to all-South region third team by NSCAA and a second team freshman all-America by College Soccer News. He started all 22 games and notched eight goals and six assists, ranking in top five in conference in six different categories. Soto earned MVP honors at the Richmond Challenge Cup. He also scored opening penalty kick in 5-4 championship game shootout win over Jacksonville after 1–1 tie. Soto led Campbell with five of 12 shots in 2-0 NCAA tournament loss at No. 20 ranked Furman.
The following year, he overcame pre-season injury to appear in 14 games with two goals and three assists in his first season at SMU after transferring from Campbell. He ranked fourth nationally with 0.61 assists per game. Soto scored a goal and added two assists against Belmont in the Atlantic Sun semifinals, Campbell's school-record 12th consecutive win. He scored a penalty kick goal and had two assists in Atlantic Sun Conference championship game against Jacksonville, but Campbell fell to a 4-3 defeat and failed to make the NCAA tournament.


In 2010, Soto was named a second team NSCAA all-Midwest region and second team all-Conference USA while leading SMU to NCAA quarterfinals. He led Mustangs with seven assists and scored seven goals, including a team-high four game-winners. Soto scored opening penalty kick in shootout win against Creighton in NCAA tournament second round. He had a shot from the top of the penalty area in the 11th minute to give SMU a 1-0 win over William & Mary in the third round. However, the Mustangs lost to No. 4 nationally ranked seed North Carolina in shootout in the NCAA quarterfinals.
In 2008, he led Campbell and the [[Atlantic Sun Conference]] with 11 assists in 18 games. He ranked fourth nationally with 0.61 assists per game. Soto scored a goal and added two assists against Belmont in the Atlantic Sun semifinals, Campbell's school-record 12th consecutive win. He scored a penalty kick goal and had two assists in Atlantic Sun Conference championship game against Jacksonville, but Campbell fell to a 4–3 defeat and failed to make the NCAA tournament.

The following year, he overcame pre-season injury to appear in 14 games with two goals and three assists in his first season at SMU after transferring from Campbell.

In 2010, Soto was named a second team NSCAA all-Midwest region and second team all-Conference USA while leading SMU to NCAA quarterfinals. He led Mustangs with seven assists and scored seven goals, including a team-high four game-winners. Soto scored opening penalty kick in shootout win against Creighton in NCAA tournament second round. He had a shot from the top of the penalty area in the 11th minute to give SMU a 1–0 win over William & Mary in the third round. However, the Mustangs lost to No. 4 nationally ranked seed North Carolina in shootout in the NCAA quarterfinals.


Soto also played for [[Carolina Dynamo]] in the [[USL Premier Development League]].<ref>[http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2008/roster/22307.html 2008 Carolina Dynamo stats] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610202627/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2008/roster/22307.html |date=2011-06-10 }}</ref>
Soto also played for [[Carolina Dynamo]] in the [[USL Premier Development League]].<ref>[http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2008/roster/22307.html 2008 Carolina Dynamo stats] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610202627/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2008/roster/22307.html |date=2011-06-10 }}</ref>


===Professional===
===Professional===
On January 19, 2011, Soto signed with [[Houston Dynamo]] as the clubs third homegrown player.<ref>{{cite news |title=Josue Soto Signs With MLS' Houston Dynamo |url=http://www.conferenceusa.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/011911aaa.html |work=Conference USA |publisher=C-USA network |date=19 January 2011 |accessdate=17 May 2012 }}</ref> As a rookie, Soto did not appear in a competitive match. In the US Open Cup, he did not appear either. He made his first professional appearance with first team as a substitute in 2-0 Dynamo Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on July 20, 2011. He also came on as a substitute in a 3-0 friendly win on September 4 against Monterrey, the club he grew up cheering for. As a reserve, he was one of two players to start all 10 matches for Dynamo Reserves, mostly in midfield but also at left back, contributing two assists. Soto had both assists with pinpoint delivery in 3-2 loss against FC Dallas on May 29, 2011.
On January 19, 2011, Soto signed with [[Houston Dynamo]] as the club's third homegrown player.<ref>{{cite news |title=Josue Soto Signs With MLS' Houston Dynamo |url=http://www.conferenceusa.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/011911aaa.html |work=Conference USA |publisher=C-USA network |date=January 19, 2011 |access-date=May 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073036/http://www.conferenceusa.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/011911aaa.html |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> As a rookie, Soto did not appear in a competitive match. In the [[U.S. Open Cup|US Open Cup]], he did not appear either. He made his first professional appearance with first team as a substitute in 2-0 Dynamo Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on July 20, 2011. He also came on as a substitute in a 3-0 friendly win on September 4 against Monterrey, the club he grew up cheering for. As a reserve, he was one of two players to start all 10 matches for Dynamo Reserves, mostly in midfield but also at left back, contributing two assists. Soto had both assists with pinpoint delivery in 3–2 loss against FC Dallas on May 29, 2011.


On April 5, 2012, Soto joined [[North American Soccer League|NASL]] club [[San Antonio Scorpions]] on a month-long loan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dynamo midfielder Josue Soto loaned to San Antonio Scorpions |url=http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2012/04/dynamo-midfielder-josue-soto-loaned-san-antonio-scorpions |work=Houston Dynamo |publisher=Houston Dynamo Communications |date=5 May 2012 |accessdate=16 May 2012 }}</ref> Two days later, he made his professional debut in the clubs inaugural match against the [[Atlanta Silverbacks]] which ended in a 0-0 draw.<ref>{{cite news |title=Silverbacks Draw 0-0 in Opener |url=http://www.nasl.com/index.php?id=3&newsid=2013 |work=nasl.com |publisher=North American Soccer League |date=7 April 2012 |accessdate=16 May 2012 }}</ref> Soto was released in early 2013 by Houston.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2013/01/dynamo-waive-midfielder-josue-soto|title=Dynamo waive Soto|publisher=}}</ref>
On April 5, 2012, Soto joined [[North American Soccer League (2011–2017)|NASL]] club [[San Antonio Scorpions]] on a month-long loan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dynamo midfielder Josue Soto loaned to San Antonio Scorpions |url=http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2012/04/dynamo-midfielder-josue-soto-loaned-san-antonio-scorpions |work=Houston Dynamo |publisher=Houston Dynamo Communications |date=May 5, 2012 |access-date=May 16, 2012 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Two days later, he made his professional debut in the club's inaugural match against the [[Atlanta Silverbacks]] which ended in a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{cite news |title=Silverbacks Draw 0-0 in Opener |url=http://www.nasl.com/index.php?id=3&newsid=2013 |work=nasl.com |publisher=North American Soccer League |date=April 7, 2012 |access-date=May 16, 2012}}</ref> Soto was released in early 2013 by Houston.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2013/01/dynamo-waive-midfielder-josue-soto |title=Dynamo waive Soto |access-date=January 24, 2013 |archive-date=January 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126213531/http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2013/01/dynamo-waive-midfielder-josue-soto |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On February 27, 2013, [[Chivas USA]] announced that Soto and [[Emilio Orozco]] had joined the club after impressing during a pre-season trial.<ref>{{cite news |title=Orozco and Soto sign with Chivas USA |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/27/chivas-usa-sign-midfielders-josue-soto-emilio-orozco|publisher=Major League Soccer|date=27 February 2013 |accessdate=27 February 2013 }}</ref> He was released following the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2013/11/causan-baja-diez-jugadores |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-11-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125014052/http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2013/11/causan-baja-diez-jugadores |archivedate=2013-11-25 |df= }}</ref>
On February 27, 2013, [[Chivas USA]] announced that Soto and [[Emilio Orozco]] had joined the club after impressing during a pre-season trial.<ref>{{cite news |title=Orozco and Soto sign with Chivas USA |url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/27/chivas-usa-sign-midfielders-josue-soto-emilio-orozco |publisher=Major League Soccer |date=February 27, 2013 |access-date=February 27, 2013 |archive-date=January 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110124324/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/27/chivas-usa-sign-midfielders-josue-soto-emilio-orozco |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released following the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2013/11/causan-baja-diez-jugadores |title=Causan baja diez jugadores en Chivas USA &#124; Chivas USA Part Ways with 10 Players &#124; Chivas USA |access-date=2013-11-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125014052/http://www.cdchivasusa.com/news/2013/11/causan-baja-diez-jugadores |archive-date=2013-11-25 }}</ref>


Soto signed with NASL side [[San Antonio Scorpions]] on March 20, 2014.<ref>[http://www.sascorpions.com/news/detail/uuid/qnvjk1ei64fy1eie928rtllm9/scorpions-sign-mls-veteran-josue-soto#.VLXnIVWJOuY]{{dead link|date=October 2018}}</ref> He re-signed with the club on January 9, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4913377|title=Julius James & Josue Soto to Return to the San Antonio Scorpions in 2015|date=9 January 2015|publisher=}}</ref> San Antonio ceased operations in December 2015.
Soto signed with NASL side [[San Antonio Scorpions]] on March 20, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sascorpions.com/news/detail/uuid/qnvjk1ei64fy1eie928rtllm9/scorpions-sign-mls-veteran-josue-soto#.VLXnIVWJOuY |title=San Antonio Scorpions NASL: Scorpions Sign MLS Veteran Josue Soto |access-date=2015-01-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415093817/http://www.sascorpions.com/news/detail/uuid/qnvjk1ei64fy1eie928rtllm9/scorpions-sign-mls-veteran-josue-soto#.VLXnIVWJOuY |archive-date=2014-04-15 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> He re-signed with the club on January 9, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4913377 |title=Julius James & Josue Soto to Return to the San Antonio Scorpions in 2015 |date=January 9, 2015 }}</ref> San Antonio ceased operations in December 2015.


===International===
===International===
He is a former United States youth international player. Soto attended United States under-18 national team camp in Carson, California.
He is a former United States youth international player. Soto attended United States under-18 national team camp in [[Carson, California]].{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
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|[[San Antonio Scorpions]] (loan)||[[North American Soccer League]]||25||2||0||0||colspan="2"|—||25||2
|[[San Antonio Scorpions]] (loan)||[[North American Soccer League (2011–2017)|North American Soccer League]]||25||2||0||0||colspan="2"|—||25||2
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|2013||[[Chivas USA]]||[[Major League Soccer]]||18||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||20||0
|2013||[[Chivas USA]]||[[Major League Soccer]]||18||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||20||0
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|2014||[[San Antonio Scorpions]]||[[North American Soccer League]]||25||1||1||1||colspan="2"|—||26||2
|2014||[[San Antonio Scorpions]]||[[North American Soccer League (2011–2017)|North American Soccer League]]||25||1||1||1||colspan="2"|—||26||2
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==Personal==
==Personal==
Soto was born in Fort Worth, but moved to [[Monterrey, Mexico]], at the age of one. His parents are Rogelio and Ruth Soto, and he has a brother named Daniel, a sister-in-law called Veronica and niece named Isabella and nephew named Lucas who live in Katy, Texas. Soto led Prepa Tec Monterrey to the 2005 private high school championship in Mexico. He has played with the ODP South Texas State hand Region III teams since 2005. Soto was named MVP of the 2005 Lone Star Showcase while playing with the Region III ODP squad.
Soto was born in Fort Worth, but moved to [[Monterrey, Mexico]], at the age of one. His parents are Rogelio and Ruth Soto, and he has a brother named Daniel, a sister-in-law called Veronica and niece named Isabella and nephews named Lucas and Samuel who live in Katy, Texas. Soto led Prepa Tec Monterrey to the 2005 private high school championship in Mexico. He has played with the ODP South Texas State hand Region III teams since 2005. Soto was named MVP of the 2005 Lone Star Showcase while playing with the Region III ODP squad.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{USL League One player|josue-soto}}
* {{MLS|josue-soto}}
* {{MLS|josue-soto}}
* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106074357/http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/soto_josue00.html |date=January 6, 2014 |title=SMU Mustangs bio }}
* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106074357/http://www.smumustangs.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/soto_josue00.html |date=January 6, 2014 |title=SMU Mustangs bio }}
* [https://int.soccerway.com/players/josue-soto/181626/ Josue Soto] at Soccerway
* {{Soccerway|josue-soto/181626}}


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Latest revision as of 14:17, 1 September 2024

For the American soccer player of the same name, see Josué Soto.

Josue Soto
Soto in 2011
Personal information
Date of birth (1989-01-03) January 3, 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2007 Houston Dynamo
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Campbell Fighting Camels 40 (14)
2009–2010 SMU Mustangs 34 (9)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008 Carolina Dynamo 6 (0)
2011–2012 Houston Dynamo 0 (0)
2012 → San Antonio Scorpions (loan) 25 (2)
2013 Chivas USA 18 (0)
2014–2015 San Antonio Scorpions 39 (1)
2016 FF Jaro 16 (1)
2017–2018 AC Oulu 30 (2)
2019–2020 Chattanooga Red Wolves 41 (1)
2021 Rio Grande Valley 4 (0)
2022 South Georgia Tormenta 15 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 16, 2022

Josue Soto (born January 3, 1989) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Career

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Academy

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Soto trained with the Houston Dynamo first team in the summers of 2008 and 2010, but he missed 2009 due to injury. He led the Dynamo Academy to the final of 2007 Dallas Cup, where the team lost in a penalty shootout. Soto was the second player to sign with the Dynamo Academy in its first month of existence, and he was announced on January 29, 2007, as one of two permitted players not residing in Dynamo's home territory. He stayed with his brother in Houston while training and competing with the academy.

College and amateur

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Soto split his collegiate career between Campbell in 2007-08 and Southern Methodist University in 2009–10.

In 2007, Soto helped Campbell win Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament and advance to the NCAA tournament as a true freshman. He was named Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Year, first team all-Atlantic Sun, and to Atlantic Sun all-freshman team. Soto was also named to all-South region third team by NSCAA and a second team freshman all-America by College Soccer News. He started all 22 games and notched eight goals and six assists, ranking in top five in conference in six different categories. Soto earned MVP honors at the Richmond Challenge Cup. He also scored opening penalty kick in 5-4 championship game shootout win over Jacksonville after 1–1 tie. Soto led Campbell with five of 12 shots in 2-0 NCAA tournament loss at No. 20 ranked Furman.

In 2008, he led Campbell and the Atlantic Sun Conference with 11 assists in 18 games. He ranked fourth nationally with 0.61 assists per game. Soto scored a goal and added two assists against Belmont in the Atlantic Sun semifinals, Campbell's school-record 12th consecutive win. He scored a penalty kick goal and had two assists in Atlantic Sun Conference championship game against Jacksonville, but Campbell fell to a 4–3 defeat and failed to make the NCAA tournament.

The following year, he overcame pre-season injury to appear in 14 games with two goals and three assists in his first season at SMU after transferring from Campbell.

In 2010, Soto was named a second team NSCAA all-Midwest region and second team all-Conference USA while leading SMU to NCAA quarterfinals. He led Mustangs with seven assists and scored seven goals, including a team-high four game-winners. Soto scored opening penalty kick in shootout win against Creighton in NCAA tournament second round. He had a shot from the top of the penalty area in the 11th minute to give SMU a 1–0 win over William & Mary in the third round. However, the Mustangs lost to No. 4 nationally ranked seed North Carolina in shootout in the NCAA quarterfinals.

Soto also played for Carolina Dynamo in the USL Premier Development League.[1]

Professional

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On January 19, 2011, Soto signed with Houston Dynamo as the club's third homegrown player.[2] As a rookie, Soto did not appear in a competitive match. In the US Open Cup, he did not appear either. He made his first professional appearance with first team as a substitute in 2-0 Dynamo Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on July 20, 2011. He also came on as a substitute in a 3-0 friendly win on September 4 against Monterrey, the club he grew up cheering for. As a reserve, he was one of two players to start all 10 matches for Dynamo Reserves, mostly in midfield but also at left back, contributing two assists. Soto had both assists with pinpoint delivery in 3–2 loss against FC Dallas on May 29, 2011.

On April 5, 2012, Soto joined NASL club San Antonio Scorpions on a month-long loan.[3] Two days later, he made his professional debut in the club's inaugural match against the Atlanta Silverbacks which ended in a 0–0 draw.[4] Soto was released in early 2013 by Houston.[5]

On February 27, 2013, Chivas USA announced that Soto and Emilio Orozco had joined the club after impressing during a pre-season trial.[6] He was released following the season.[7]

Soto signed with NASL side San Antonio Scorpions on March 20, 2014.[8] He re-signed with the club on January 9, 2015.[9] San Antonio ceased operations in December 2015.

International

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He is a former United States youth international player. Soto attended United States under-18 national team camp in Carson, California.[citation needed]

Statistics

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Club performance League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
USA League Open Cup North America Total
2008 Carolina Dynamo USL Premier Development League 6 0 — — 6 0
2011 Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2012 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0
San Antonio Scorpions (loan) North American Soccer League 25 2 0 0 — 25 2
2013 Chivas USA Major League Soccer 18 0 2 0 — 20 0
2014 San Antonio Scorpions North American Soccer League 25 1 1 1 — 26 2
Total USA 74 3 4 1 1 0 79 4
Career total 74 3 4 1 1 0 79 4

Personal

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Soto was born in Fort Worth, but moved to Monterrey, Mexico, at the age of one. His parents are Rogelio and Ruth Soto, and he has a brother named Daniel, a sister-in-law called Veronica and niece named Isabella and nephews named Lucas and Samuel who live in Katy, Texas. Soto led Prepa Tec Monterrey to the 2005 private high school championship in Mexico. He has played with the ODP South Texas State hand Region III teams since 2005. Soto was named MVP of the 2005 Lone Star Showcase while playing with the Region III ODP squad.

References

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  1. ^ 2008 Carolina Dynamo stats Archived 2011-06-10 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Josue Soto Signs With MLS' Houston Dynamo". Conference USA. C-USA network. January 19, 2011. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Dynamo midfielder Josue Soto loaned to San Antonio Scorpions". Houston Dynamo. Houston Dynamo Communications. May 5, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.[permanent dead link]
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