SoccerMLSPortland TimbersDefender
Joel Waterman
CanadaStats, career, match log and next matchJoel Waterman is a defender for the Portland Timbers in MLS who has played for the Canada national team since 2022.
160 MLS matches6 goals
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About Joel Waterman
Joel Waterman is a defender for the Portland Timbers in MLS and wears number 2. Born on January 24, 1996, in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, he has played for the Canada national team since 2022. Waterman played for Kitsap Pumas in 2016.
Waterman played for TSS Rovers FC in 2017, Calgary Foothills FC in 2018 and Cavalry FC in 2019. He played for CF Montreal from 2020 to 2025, a run that included 3 goals and 4 assists in 30 matches in the 2022 MLS regular season, and he played for Chicago Fire FC from 2025 to 2026.
Waterman played 90 minutes and had 1 shot in a 1-0 loss against Atlanta United FC on Sep 19, 2026. He played 90 minutes in a 2-1 loss at FC Dallas on Sep 12, 2026, after coming on as a substitute for 9 minutes in a 5-4 win against Minnesota United FC on Sep 5, 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 7, 2026Season by season160
160 matches: 154 regular season, 6 playoffs. Every MLS match in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Apps | Starts | Min | G | A | Shots | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHI, POR | 18 | 13 | 1,283 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | CHI, MTL | 24 | 23 | 1,970 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 playoffs |  MTL | 3 | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | MTL | 25 | 24 | 2,131 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 playoffs | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | MTL | 28 | 27 | 2,375 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | MTL | 30 | 30 | 2,673 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 playoffs | 2 | 2 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | MTL | 22 | 21 | 1,854 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | MTL | 7 | 6 | 548 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 154 | 144 | 12,834 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 46 | 2 | |
| Career playoffs | 6 | 6 | 521 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
How he is doing now
Match log, 2026
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Shots | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 |  vs Atlanta United FC | L0-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | yellow card |
| Sep 12 |  at FC Dallas | L1-2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sep 5 |  vs Minnesota United FC | W5-4 | sub9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aug 22 |  at Red Bull New York | D1-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | yellow card |
Show all 18 matches
| Aug 19 |  at Orlando City SC | W2-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aug 1 |  vs Charlotte FC | W2-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | yellow card |
| Jul 25 |  at New York City FC | L1-3 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | yellow card |
| Jul 22 |  at Inter Miami CF | L2-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| May 23 |  vs Toronto FC | W2-1 | sub29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| May 16 | at CF Montreal | W2-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| May 9 | vs Red Bull New York | L1-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Apr 25 |  vs Sporting Kansas City | W5-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Apr 18 |  at FC Cincinnati | D3-3 | sub17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mar 21 |  at Philadelphia Union | W2-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mar 14 |  vs D.C. United | L1-2 | sub25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mar 7 |  at Columbus Crew | D0-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | yellow card |
| Feb 28 | vs CF Montreal | W3-0 | sub33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Feb 21 |  at Houston Dynamo FC | L1-2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | yellow card |
Match lines from MLS's own match stats. MLS credits up to two assists on a goal.
Next match
Last met Apr 25, 2026; his teams 1-0-0.
Career
CF Montreal2020 to 2025
Chicago Fire FC2025 to 2026 - 15 MLS matchesPortland Timbers2026 to now - 3 MLS matches- 2022Best season3 goals, 4 assists in 30 matches
- Sep 19, 2026Latest match90 minutes vs Atlanta United
Playoffs
6 matches
MLS Cup Playoffs 2022, 2024 and 2025
Regular season
154 matches
6 goals, 12 assists
Latest match
Sep 19, 2026: 90 minutesAtlanta United 1, Portland Timbers 0
Sources and updates
Stats and scores come from Agatha's own records: MLS's own match stats and ESPN's match summaries.
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 1:33 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every match; biography facts are checked weekly.