Joe Willis

COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

2010: Joe Willis started 12 games for the University of Denver Pioneers his senior season, recording four shutouts. He made 64 saves for a 0.877 saves percentage. He also faced 203 shots, allowing only nine goals for a 0.72 goals against average. To cap off his season, Willis was named All-MPSF.

2009: During his junior year, Willis led the Pioneers by playing in 19 games and recording four shutouts, compiling a 0.737 save percentage. He was named MPSF Player of the Week for the week of September 28, as well as being named to the Big West Challenge All-Tournament Team and the All-MPSF First Team.

2008: Willis’ sophomore season saw him start 15 games, making 71 saves while only allowing 17 goals for a 0.807 save percentage. He finished the season with a 1.18 goals against average. Willis was named team MVP, as well as being named to the All-MPSF First Team and the NSCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Far West All-Region Third Team.

2007: Willis redshirted the 2007 campaign.

2006: Willis started five games and compiled a 3-1-1 record with three shutouts and only allowed three goals as a freshman.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Willis played club soccer for St. Louis Scott Gallagher, where he led his team to three consecutive state championships between 2004 and 2006. He also played in the USL Premier Development League with the Real Colorado Foxes.

PERSONAL

Parents are John and Ann Willis. He has one brother, John. He graduated in December 2010 with a business degree from the University of Denver.

ACQUIRED

Selected in the third round (50th overall) of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft on 1/13/11.