Joshua Yaro


Joshua Yaro is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays in Major League Soccer for St. Louis City.

Youth and college soccer

Joshua moved to the United States on a scholarship to attend Cate School in Carpinteria, California where he played soccer. Yaro played three years of College soccer in [the United States|college soccer] at Georgetown University between 2013 and 2015.
While at college, Yaro also appeared for Premier Development League side Baltimore Bohemians in 2014.

Professional career

On 11 January 2016, Yaro was selected 2nd overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Philadelphia Union. He made his professional debut with the Union's USL Championship affiliate club, Bethlehem Steel, on 25 March, starting in a 1–0 win over FC Montréal.
Following his release by Philadelphia, Yaro joined San Antonio FC on 11 January 2019. After two seasons in San Antonio, he joined San Diego Loyal SC ahead of the 2021 campaign.
In 2022, Josh Yaro was signed to MLSNextPro team, St. Louis City 2 and was named their captain for their inaugural season. He later signed with the affiliate Major League Soccer team, Saint Louis City SC where he currently plays as a defender.

Personal

Yaro earned his U.S. green card in July 2017. This status also qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

Honors

St. Louis City 2
St. Louis City SC