Waterville, ME – Two-time North Atlantic Conference Player of the Year and two-time NCAA Division III All-Region Men's Soccer standout Joshua Joseph has signed a professional contract to play for Cheadle Heath Nomads, currently in the North West Counties League -Division One South. The club lies in the 10^th tier of the English soccer pyramid.
 
Nomads' Manager Ryan Conroy said "It is with great pleasure and excitement that I can confirm that Josh will be signing with Cheadle Heath Nomads, Manchester UK for the 25/26 season. For the past year, I have been tracking his progress and have been blown away by how dynamic and fluid he is in his play. My hope is that Nomads will provide the canvas for Josh to express himself in the UK and ultimately use his time with us as a springboard to reach the heights of the full-time professional game. The work that the coaches at Thomas College have done with Josh is nothing short of exceptional and I look forward to liaising with them moving forward to assistant Josh on his soccer journey."
 
Joseph, originally from Devonshire, Bermuda, was a four-year starter for the Men's Soccer program. He scored 45 goals, including 10 game-winners, with 28 assists for a total of 118 points. Among all active NCAA Division III Men's Soccer players, he ranks ninth in points per game (1.90) and assists per game (0.44), 14th in total points, and 16th in goals, goals per game (0.73), and assists. Joseph is also one of just 12 active NCAA DIII players – and the only one from a New England institution – to have recorded at least 25 goals and 25 assists during their career. Joseph played a crucial role in the Thomas squad that earned their 17^th conference championship overall and seventh North Atlantic Conference championship this past season.
 
Head NCAA Men's Soccer Coach Kyle Fletcher had this to say about Joseph: "When I first stepped into the role as head coach at Thomas, Josh was one of the first players I sat down with. I still remember that conversation vividly. He said he had two goals: to become the greatest player in program history, and to play professional soccer. That level of clarity, confidence, and purpose was rare—and it told me everything I needed to know about who Josh was and what he was about." "It's not every day that you coach a player like Josh. He's not just one of the best to ever play here, he may very well be the best. But even more than that, he's a young man of integrity, humility, and resilience. I'm incredibly proud of him, and I can't wait to see what he accomplishes in his professional career."
 
A full list of Joseph's collegiate career accolades are as follows:

• 2x NAC Player of the Year (2023, 2024)
• 2x NAC All-Conference First Team (2022, 2023)
• NAC All-Conference East Division First Team (2024)
• NAC All-Conference Second Team (2021)
• NAC All-Tournament Team (2024, 2022)
• 5x NAC Player of the Week (9/27/22, 9/25/23, 9/23/24, 10/7/24, 10/28/24)
• United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III All-Region I Team (2023)
• United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III All-Region I Second Team (2024)

 
Joseph concluded this past season by scoring a total of 17 goals in 18 games played, including a game winner against Maine Maritime Academy with 13 seconds remaining to reach the NAC Championship. He also had a notable performance in a 6-3 win against University of Maine Farmington, scoring a hat trick in just 64 minutes. Joseph also provided 14 assists this year, and as a result completed one of the best seasons in program history.
 
Head NIRSA Soccer Coach and NCAA Assistant Kiaran McCormack was quoted as saying "I'm thrilled to see Josh Josephs signing for Cheadle Heath Nomads, who compete in the North West Counties League Division One South. Josh is a hungry goal scorer with immense potential. His dedication and skill on the field have always been exceptional, and I firmly believe he has the quality to progress through the professional leagues in England. This is just the beginning for Josh, and I'm excited to watch his journey unfold."
 
Joseph will look to join up with the squad for their upcoming season beginning in late July.