Joel Waterman
POT
Center Back
Center Midfielder
Driving Center Back
Jan 24, 1996 (30)
Right
6'1"
170 lb
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2026 Major League Soccer
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2026 Major League Soccer
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Available after suspension
Waterman is available for the Oct. 10 match against Sporting Kansas City after serving his one-match suspension.
Analysis: Waterman is eligible to return after sitting out one match due to yellow-card accumulation. The defender had quickly moved into the starting lineup following his arrival, making two starts in his first three appearances. He recorded five clearances, four interceptions and three tackles over that span and should compete to regain his place in the back line against Kansas City.
Handed ban
Waterman had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute and is set for a one match suspension.
Analysis: Waterman will serve his first suspension with his new club after picking up a yellow card against Atlanta. He arrived as an immediate starter, logging two starts in three appearances, but his early form has been shaky, five clearances, four interceptions, and three tackles so far, an underwhelming opening spell as he tries to settle into the back line
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