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
[edit]Crockford played youth soccer with the Chicago FC United, later joining the Chicago Fire FC Academy in 2020.[2][3]
College career
[edit]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 2023, he was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.[12]
Club career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- Nate Crockford at Soccerway