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DefenderSeason 2026

Joel Waterman

Chicago FireMLSData current as of 27 July 2026
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NationalityCanada
PositionDefender
Age30 years
Height188 cm
Weight77 kg
Shirt number16

Joel Waterman: season at a glance

Joel Waterman represents Chicago Fire in MLS during the 2026 season. Across 12 appearances, the player has completed 823 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

12Appearances
823Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
6.69Average rating
1Goal involvements0.11 per 90

Playing time and performance

12Appearances
8Starts
823Minutes
0.11Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.69Average rating

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

3Yellow cards
0Red cards
7Fouls drawn
11Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
New York City - Chicago Fire25 Jul 20263 : 1Starter10🟨 1-
Inter Miami - Chicago Fire22 Jul 20263 : 2Starter00-
Canada - Morocco04 Jul 20260 : 3Substitute00-
South Africa - Canada28 Jun 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Chicago Fire - Toronto24 May 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Montreal Impact - Chicago Fire16 May 20260 : 2Starter00-
DC United - Chicago Fire13 May 20261 : 3Substitute00-
Chicago Fire - New York RB09 May 20261 : 3Starter00-
Chicago Fire - FC Cincinnati03 May 20262 : 3Substitute00-
Chicago Fire - Sporting KC26 Apr 20265 : 0Starter00-
FC Cincinnati - Chicago Fire18 Apr 20263 : 3Substitute00-
Chicago Fire - Atlanta United FC12 Apr 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Philadelphia Union - Chicago Fire21 Mar 20261 : 2Starter00-
Chicago Fire - DC United15 Mar 20261 : 2Substitute00-
Columbus Crew - Chicago Fire08 Mar 20260 : 0Starter00🟨 1-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026MLS1282310

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Joel Waterman play for?

Joel Waterman is listed with Chicago Fire in MLS for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Joel Waterman have?

Joel Waterman has 1 goal and 0 assists in 12 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Joel Waterman played?

The 2026 record contains 823 minutes across 12 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.