BIOGRAPHY
Eiji Hata joins Hearts on a transfer from Houston Dynamo 2.
After developing through Japanese club soccer with Yokohama F Marinos and Maebashi Ikuei, Hata arrived in the US and earned NJCAA First Team All-American honors at Phoenix College, where he recorded 38 appearances with four goals and 10 assists. He then transferred to Seattle University for his junior and senior seasons alongside Mo Mohamed and Titus Washington, posting 33 appearances and five assists while helping the Redhawks win the 2024 Western Athletic Conference Tournament title and earn a berth into the NCAA Division I Championship. In March 2026, Hata signed with Houston Dynamo 2 in MLS NEXT Pro, bringing his work rate and versatility to the professional ranks.
STATS
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