Draft:Nate Crockford
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathan Donald Crockford[1] | ||
| Date of birth | September 6, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Northfield, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | D.C. United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chicago FC United | |||
| 2020–2021 | Chicago Fire FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | UCLA Bruins | 23 | (0) |
| 2023 | Wisconsin Badgers | 17 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | D.C. United | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 21, 2023 | |||
Nathan Donald Crockford (born September 6, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays for Major League Soccer club D.C. United.
Early life
Crockford played youth soccer with the Chicago FC United, later joining the Chicago Fire FC Academy in 2020.[2][3]
College career
In 2021, Crockford began attending UCLA, where he played for the men's soccer team.[1] He made his collegiate debut on November 7, 2021 against the Oregon State Beavers.[4] On August 25, 2022, he recorded his first shutout in a 1-0 victory over the UC Irvine Anteaters.[5] At the end of his sophomore season, he was named to the Academic All-District team,[6] and was an honorable mention on the Pac-12 All-Conference Team, after leading the Pac-12 Conference in shutouts, saves, and save percentage.[7]
For his junior season in 2023, he transferred to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to play for the men's soccer team.[8] Ahead of his junior season, he was named to the Big Ten Conference Preseason Watch List.[9] On August 24, 2023, he made his debut for Wisconsin, earning a shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.[10] After recording shutouts in the first two matches of the season, he was named to the TopDrawerSoccer National Team of the Week.[11] In October, he was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.[12]
Club career
At the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Crockford was selected in the third round (65th overall) by D.C. United.[13][14] In January 2023, he signed a one-year deal with options in 2025, 2026, and 2027.[15][16]
Personal life
Crockford has a twin brother, Charlie, who he played youth soccer with as well as college soccer at both UCLA and Wisconsin.[3][17]
References
- ^ a b "Nate Crockford UCLA profile". UCLA Bruins.
- ^ Herb, Brooks (December 21, 2020). "Crockford twins: teammates on and off the field". New Trier News.
- ^ a b Wang, Lauryn Olina (November 15, 2022). "Package deal on the pitch: Crockford twins find their stride for UCLA men's soccer". Daily Bruin.
- ^ "UCLA Takes Down Top-Ranked Oregon State, 3-2". UCLA Bruins. November 7, 2021.
- ^ "UCLA Blanks UCI, 1-0, in Season Opener". UCLA Bruins. August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Eight Bruins Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors". UCLA Bruins. November 15, 2022.
- ^ "Sosa, Silva Headline UCLA's Six All-Pac-12 Recipients". UCLA Bruins. November 15, 2022.
- ^ "Wisconsin welcomes sophomore standouts Nate and Charlie Crockford". Wisconsin Badgers. December 22, 2022.
- ^ "Bielic, Crockford, Keenan on Big Ten men's soccer watch list". Wisconsin Badgers. August 21, 2023.
- ^ Ross, Jake (August 24, 2023). "Wisconsin wins opener against Mastodons". Wisconsin Badgers.
- ^ Ross, Jake (August 29, 2023). "Keenan, Crockford receive honors for big first week". Wisconsin Badgers.
- ^ "Nate Crawford Wisconsin profile". Wisconsin Badgers.
- ^ "D.C. United Select Nathan Crockford with the 65th overall selection in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft". D.C. United. December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Crockford drafted by D.C. United". Wisconsin Badgers. December 20, 2023.
- ^ "D.C. United Sign University of Wisconsin Goalkeeper Nathan Crockford". D.C. United. January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Crockford signs with D.C. United". Wisconsin Badgers. January 16, 2024.
- ^ Ross, Jake (September 15, 2023). "Crockford twins face family history in Indiana match". Wisconsin Badgers.
External links
- Nate Crockford at Soccerway