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DefenderSeason 2026

Joel Waterman

Portland TimbersMLSData current as of 27 October 2026
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NationalityCanada
PositionDefender
Age30 years
Height188 cm
Weight77 kg
Shirt number16

Joel Waterman: season at a glance

Joel Waterman represents Portland Timbers in MLS during the 2026 season. Across 22 appearances, the player has completed 1642 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 2, Shots on target: 1, Shot accuracy: 50.0%, Expected goals (xG): 0.77 and Non-penalty xG: 0.77.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 12, Interceptions: 10, Clearances: 42 and Duels won: 32.

Season overview

22Appearances
1,642Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
6.69Average rating
1Goal involvements0.05 per 90

Playing time and performance

22Appearances
8Starts
1,642Minutes
0.05Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.69Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating38 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9045 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9068 / 100

Above average

Clearances / per 9088 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9084 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9076 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9034 / 100

Around average

Pass completion74 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.39
Starting rate
66.67%
Minutes per appearance
74.64
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Attacking

1Goals
2Shots0.22 per 90
1Shots on target0.11 per 90
50.0%Shot accuracy
50.0%Shot conversion
0.77Expected goals (xG)0.08 per 90
0.77Non-penalty xG0.08 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
1.22Expected assists (xA)0.13 per 90
3Key passes0.33 per 90
1Crosses0.11 per 90

Passing and possession

665Passes72.72 per 90
587Completed passes64.19 per 90
88.3%Pass completion
3Dribbles0.33 per 90
1Successful dribbles33.0%

Defending

12Tackles1.31 per 90
10Interceptions1.09 per 90
42Clearances4.59 per 90
6Blocks0.66 per 90
32Duels won58.0%
13Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

6Yellow cards
0Red cards
7Fouls drawn
11Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Portland Timbers - Charlotte25 Oct 20263 : 2Starter00-
Portland Timbers - Colorado Rapids18 Oct 20260 : 0Starter00-
LA Galaxy - Portland Timbers15 Oct 20262 : 0Starter00-
Sporting KC - Portland Timbers11 Oct 20263 : 3Starter00-
Portland Timbers - Atlanta United FC20 Sept 20260 : 1Starter00馃煥 1-
FC Dallas - Portland Timbers13 Sept 20262 : 1Starter00-
Portland Timbers - St. Louis City10 Sept 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Portland Timbers - Minnesota United06 Sept 20265 : 4Substitute00-
Seattle Sounders - Chicago Fire29 Aug 20262 : 2Substitute00-
New York RB - Chicago Fire22 Aug 20261 : 1Starter00馃煥 1-
Orlando City - Chicago Fire19 Aug 20261 : 2Starter00-
Chicago Fire - Portland Timbers16 Aug 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Chicago Fire - Charlotte02 Aug 20262 : 1Starter00馃煥 1-
New York City - Chicago Fire25 Jul 20263 : 1Starter10馃煥 1-
Inter Miami - Chicago Fire22 Jul 20263 : 2Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026MLS221,64210

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Joel Waterman play for?

Joel Waterman is listed with Portland Timbers in MLS for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Joel Waterman have?

Joel Waterman has 1 goal and 0 assists in 22 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Joel Waterman played?

The 2026 record contains 1642 minutes across 22 appearances.

What statistics are available for Joel Waterman?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.