Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2025 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in 11 matches, making eight starts and playing 425 minutes … made first career start at Sacramento State on Aug. 24 … tallied first career assist on UT’s first goal in a 2-1 upset at No. 25 California Baptist on Oct. 26 … played a career-high 60 minutes in a 3-1 win over San José State on Oct. 9 … totaled four shots, one shot on goal and two yellow cards.

At Utah Tech 2024 (Sophomore): Redshirted 2024 season.

At Utah Tech 2023 (Freshman): Played in four games off the Trailblazer bench… three shots against Saint Mary’s (8/27) … season-high 57 minutes played against Sacramento State on (8/31) … finished the year with five shots (two on goal) in 140 minutes of action.

Personal: Born in Los Angeles, California … parents are Julio and Alba Velasquez ... also recruited by UCLA, Central Arkansas and Incarnate Word … played in the academies of both Columbus Crew and New Mexico United ... favorite team is Arsenal … favorite player is Lionel Messi … biggest influences on his soccer career are Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant ... favorite musician is Lil Uzi Vert ... currently majoring in general studies. 

Why he chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech because of the men’s soccer program.”