The University of Akron Athletics
2023 Akron Men's Soccer Roster
Hardin, Josh

Jersey Number 2
Josh Hardin
- Position:
- Defender
- Height:
- 5-5
- Weight:
- 135
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Maple Valley, Wash.
- High School:
- Internet Academy
Bio
2024: Appeared in 20 games for Akron, including 17 starts...recorded an assist on the strength of three shots on the campaign...member of defensive unit for the Zips that posted nine shutouts...registered assist against Saint Francis (Sept. 24).
2024 ACCOLADES: Selected to BIG EAST Men’s Soccer Honor Roll (Oct. 28).
2023: Played in three games for Akron, all in reserve duty...made collegiate debut versus Niagara (Aug. 24).
PRIOR TO AKRON: Gained valuable playing experience with Seattle Sounders Academy...debuted with Tacoma Defiance in 2020 at 15...garnered 17 starts playing for Colorado Rapids 2...rated as No. 82 recruit on IMG Academy 150.
PERSONAL: Majoring in business...son of Jeff and Chari Hardin.
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer - Post-Game Press Conference vs Northern Kentucky - 8/24/25
Monday, August 25
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer - Season Preview with Student-Athletes - 8/19/25
Tuesday, August 19
2025 Akron Zips Men's Soccer - Season Preview with Coach Embick - 8/19/25
Tuesday, August 19
2024 Akron Zips Men's Soccer (Emil Highlights)
Tuesday, December 10