Joel Waterman
30-Year-Old
Chicago Fire
MLS
On bench after injury recovery
Waterman (undisclosed) is on the bench in Saturday's game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Waterman was a late scratch in the previous match, but he returned to training during the week and regained enough health to make the squad versus Atlanta. The defender has started in two of his five outings in the current campaign, so he may remain in a rotation with Jack Elliott and Mbekezeli Mbokazi for the rest of the season.
Waterman was a late scratch in the previous match, but he returned to training during the week and regained enough health to make the squad versus Atlanta. The defender has started in two of his five outings in the current campaign, so he may remain in a rotation with Jack Elliott and Mbekezeli Mbokazi for the rest of the season.
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Late scratch Saturday
Waterman was removed from the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Nashville, according to the team.
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Keeps clean sheet Saturday
Waterman generated eight clearancesand two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.
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Defensive standout in defeat
Waterman registered six clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 26th minute.
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Scores opener in win
Waterman scored a goal off his lone shot, made one tackle, five clearances, one interception and two blocks and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Minnesota.
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Starting Saturday
Waterman (not injury related) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus New York City FC.
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