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2022 Men's Soccer Roster

Zach Bland/Maryland Terrapins

14 Joshua Bolma

  • Height 5-9
  • Weight 135
  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Position MF/F
  • Major Undecided (Letters & Sciences)
  • Hometown Accra, Ghana
  • High School South Kent HS / Black Rock FC
  • Prev School Black Rock FC
  • Instagram jbolma14
  • Opendorse joshua-bolma

Biography

The Breakdown: An electric attacking player, Josh Bolma announced himself to the college soccer world with four goals, four assists and a Big Ten Freshman of the Year Award in his debut season. Bolma has combined his tremendous dribbling skills with an eye for goal that made him one of the best offensive threats in college soccer over two seasons. Mostly deployed as a winger in his Maryland career, Bolma can provide width on both flanks and is adept at cutting inside, especially from the left onto his right foot to create danger. He has also played as a No. 10 in his career. 

As a Sophomore (2022):
  • First Team All-Big Ten. Fourth Terp in history to be First-Team All-Big Ten twice.
  • Made 20 appearances with 19 starts.
  • Notched two goals and eight assists. 
  • No. 36 on Top Drawer Soccer's Midseason Player Rankings.
  • United Soccer Coaches National Player to Watch.
  • Big Ten Player to Watch.
  • Started and played 90 minutes with an assist against No. 9 New Hampshire (8/25)
  • Started and played 64 minutes vs. Liberty (8/28).
  • Started and played 89 minutes vs. No. 20 Denver (9/2)...
  • Came off the bench and notched a goal and two assists against Virginia (9/5).
  • Started and played 85 minutes in a win at No. 21 Georgetown (9/10)...started and played 73 minutes with a shot in a win over Michigan (9/16).
  • Recorded five shots, including three shots on goal, in a tie with Penn State (9/20).
  • Recorded an assist in 90 minutes vs. No. 13 Ohio State (9/25).
  • Notched a goal and as assist against Wisconsin (10/14).
  • Assisted on Stefan Copetti's goal against Delaware (10/25).
  • Assisted on Stefan Copetti's goal that clinched a 1-1 draw against Indiana and the Big Ten Regular Season title (10/30). 

As a Freshman (2021):
  • The 2021 Big Ten Freshman of the Year.
  • First Team All-Big Ten.
  • Big Ten All-Freshman Team.
  • Top Drawer Soccer Freshman All-American.
  • Participated in the MLS SuperDraft Player Showcase.
  • Scored four goals and notched four assists.
  • Played 18 matches and started 17.
  • Logged 1,278 minutes.
  • Had three game winning goals.
  • Made his first career start int he season opener against Charlotte and played 52 minutes.
  • Scored his first career goal against George Mason (9/3).
  • Scored direct from a free kick against Michigan (9/17).
  • Notched a goal and an assist at Ohio State (9/24).
  • Notched assists in consecutive matches at Delaware (10/12) and vs. Pacific (10/16).
  • Scored at Michigan State (10/22).
  • Notched an assist at Penn State (10/26).
  • Enrolled in the spring but was not able to play during the delayed 2020 season. 

Before Maryland: 
  • Starred at South Kent High School in Connecticut after growing up in Ghana.
  • Helped South Kent to a 63-3-5 record during his four seasons.
  • Scored 33 goals and added 27 assists in his high school career.
  • Won a High School National Championship with South Kent.
  • Named a National High School All-American by Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Named an All-State selection by Top Drawer Soccer.
  • Played at South Kent under head coach Owen Finberg.
  • Appeared in the Ghana Youth National Team set up.
  • Joined South Kent from Rising Stars Academy in Ghana.
  • Played for Black Rock FC under coach Ben Walsh.
  • Son of George and Dorcas Bolma.
  • Has five siblings: Judith, Grace, Caleb, Stephen and Priscilla.

Statistics

Season:
2022

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2020-21Freshman

    Midfielder/Forward
    0 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2021Redshirt Freshman

    Midfield/Forward
    5'9" 135 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2022Redshirt Sophomore

    Midfield/Forward
    5'9" 135 lbs
    14