Age: 20
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Seattle, WA
School: University of Washington
Height: 5-7
Cameron Cruz is a second year player for Ballard FC. Before college, Cruz played his club soccer for PacNW and also with Franklin High School. Cruz started his collegiate career with Grand Canyon University in 2022. In his freshman season, Cruz appeared in 18 matches and started eight, playing the second most minutes amongst freshmen on the team. The following year, Cruz led Grand Canyon in assists (5) as a sophomore, averaging an assist every 180 minutes. After the 2023 season with Grand Canyon, Cruz took a gap year where he played with Ballard FC as part of our Open Cup and USL 2 rosters. After the USL 2 season ended, he continued to train independently and coach with the Bridges United Foundation. Then in spring 2025, Cruz enrolled at the University of Washington and is currently part of their spring 2025 roster. Cruz still has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.
With Ballard FC: Cruz was a very versatile member of the Ballard FC 2024 roster, playing both on the wing and in midfield. Cruz played in 11 matches and started three across all competitions while scoring two goals and adding four assists. Cruz’s two goals came on his birthday in a 8-1 win against CFC Atletico.
