Rutgers-Newark Athletics

2024: Made three appearances all off the bench…amassed 52 total minutes, with a season-high 26 in a 2-5 loss to Mary Washington…Grabbed a goal in that same mary washington game…Fired off a total of two shots, with one hitting the target.

2023: Appeared in seven games, starting six…Played for 353 minutes, playing the full 90 on one occasion…Fired off two shots, putting one on target…The Scarlet Raiders outscored their opponents 25-12 in games featuring Velazquez.

2022: Appeared in 11 games, starting two…Picked up a goal in an 8-0 victory over Hunter College, and bagged an assist in a 4-0 win over Centenary…Amassed 338 minutes, playing the full 90 on one occasion…Was part of a back line that kept five clean sheets.

Personal: Velazquez chose Rutgers University-Newark because of the school and great soccer program... His hobbies include snowboarding... Favorite athlete is Messi... His brother, Alexi Velazquez is the graduate assistant coach for the men's soccer team... He wants his teammates to remember him for his success...