Yu Hoshide


Yu Hoshide is a Japanese football player who last played for Global Cebu in the Philippines Football League. He is currently an assistant coach with Kaya F.C.–Iloilo.

Career

Meiji University

Hoshide played for Meiji University, and spent eight years with YKK AP in the third division Japan Football League before coming to the United States in 2008.

Harrisburg City Islanders

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.

Northern Virginia Royals

He subsequently signed for Northern Virginia Royals in 2009.

Joe Public

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 who now plies his trade with Real Maryland Monarchs was the one who introduced Hoshide to Inshan Flex Mohammed of the Soca Warriors Online, 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.

Global FC

In August 2011, he signed for Filipino side Global F.C., and was immediately assigned as team captain. He made his debut in the 3–2 loss against Stallions in the opening match of the 2011–12 United Football Cup. He captained the Global FC in their 1st UFL Championship since the UFL became a semi-pro league. He won the Agility Award in the awarding ceremony.

JP Voltes

In January 2016,he signed for JP Voltes,a newly promoted team from UFL Division 2 together with his team mates from Global, Masaki Yanagawa and Satoshi Ōtomo.

Coaching career

While Hoshide was still playing with the JP Voltes of UFL Division 2, he also serves as head coach of the club. In 2019, Hoshide was appointed as one of the assistant coaches to Noel Marcaida, the head coach of Kaya F.C.–Iloilo.

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