Background
Wicks was born on a United States Army base, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, in Landstuhl, Germany, but grew up in San Bernardino, California.
Wicks was born on a United States Army base, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, in Landstuhl, Germany, but grew up in San Bernardino, California.
Early Life and Amateur He played college soccer for Cal State Bakersfield, and during his collegiate off-season Wicks played one summer with Des Moines Menace in the USL Premier Development League. Professional In 2005, his first year as a professional, Wicks enjoyed a successful campaign with Vancouver Whitecaps. Wicks began the season as the backup to Mike Franks.
However, injuries to the number one keeper allowed him to appear in 13 games, including two games in the playoffs.
Wicks allowed only 0.55 goals per game and his overall record was five wins, four losses, and four ties. He also recorded seven shutouts, including both playoff games.
Wicks re-signed for the Caps in 2006 and served as backup to Tony Caig. In March 2007, Wicks signed with the Portland Timbers as one of two goalkeepers.
He also delivered 2 assists (good for 3rd best on the team) from his booming goal kicks.
Wicks had been on trial with Los Angeles Galaxy during the club"s pre-season, featuring in the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship in Hawaii, and featuring on their Asian tour in China and Hong Kong. Having impressed Galaxy coach Ruud Gullit with his performances, Wicks signed a full professional contract with Galaxy on March 26, 2008. He made his Master of Library Science debut on 30 August 2008 against New England Revolution, coming on as a second-half substitute for Steve Cronin, who had suffered an injury.
Wicks was traded to District of Columbia United in return for a conditional 4th round 2010 Master of Library Science SuperDraft pick.
He made his debut for United against his former club on 22 March 2009 in the 2009 Master of Library Science Season opener for both clubs. Wicks was released by District of Columbia United on April 16, 2010 and subsequently moved to Finland when he signed for Veikkausliiga club IFK Mariehamn.
He made his debut for Mariehamn on January 18, 2011 in a 4-0 victory over Football Club Haka in the Finnish League Cup. On 15 July Joshua signed with Þór Akureyri in the 1st division in Iceland In 2014, Wicks signed with AFC United in the Swedish 1st Division Norra.
Trouble in District of Columbia On August 29, 2009, during a game against the Chicago Fire, Wicks confronted teammate Marc Burch after Burch failed to clear out of the box during a Fire free-kick.
A shoving match ensued. Wicks was both praised and criticized for the incident. His act earned a red card and his team went on to lose the game 2-1, and the cup.
He was subsequently suspended for 5 future Open Cup games.
Vancouver Whitecaps Individual.