Introduction
Justin Chavez (born March 23, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the North American Soccer League.
Career
College and Youth
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Chavez attended the University of Tulsa, where he spent four seasons playing with the soccer side, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Chavez then entered the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft where he was drafted by the Chicago Fire, however, he was never given a contract with the team.
Fort Lauderdale Strikers
On March 25, 2013 it was announced that Chavez had signed his first professional contract with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League. He then made his debut for the Strikers on May 18 against the San Antonio Scorpions in which he came off the bench in the 78th minute for Shavar Thomas as the Strikers lost the match 1–3.
Career statistics
- As of July 27, 2013
| Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 2013 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 |
| Career total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |