Josh Cohen

Cohen played four years of college soccer at the University of California, San Diego between 2010 and 2013, graduating with a degree in bioengineering and computer science. He appeared in 51 games in his collegiate career. In 2012, he started 12 games and led the entirety of NCAA Division II in goals against average (0.397) and save percentage (0.898), earning a place on the Daktronics All-America Second Team. In 2013, he started 22 games and earned NSCAA All-America First Team honors. In early 2014, Cohen was invited by the Philadelphia Union to a one-week trial from January 25 through February 1.

Burlingame Dragons

After college, Cohen appeared for USL PDL side Burlingame Dragons in 2015, making 11 appearances with a goals against average of 0.636.

Orange County

Cohen signed with United Soccer League club Orange County Blues on August 10, 2015, where he started one game in the 2015 season. He returned to the team for the 2016 season.

Phoenix Rising

Cohen spent the 2017 season with Phoenix Rising where he won the starting goalkeeper role, making 28 starts on the season. He earned the September 2017 Player of the Month Award with a 0.37 GAA and 88.9% save percentage over the course of the month.

Sacramento Republic

Cohen signed with Sacramento Republic FC of the USL Championship on January 16, 2018, with a club option for 2019. He played every minute of the 2018 USL Championship season, conceding 32 goals in the 34 games of the regular…

Cohen was born in Mountain View, California, United States, to a family of Jewish descent. On December 12, 2019, he obtained his Israeli temporary resident status. On February 20, 2021, Cohen acquired Israeli citizenship, with an Oleh Hadash status, on account of the State of Israel's Law of Return for the Jewish diaspora.