Nathan Harriel

Nathan Harriel (born April 23, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.

Nathan Harriel
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-04-23) April 23, 2001
Place of birth Oldsmar, Florida, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Philadelphia Union
Number 26
Youth career
2015–2018 Chargers SC
2018–2020 Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Philadelphia Union II 36 (1)
2021– Philadelphia Union 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 5, 2022

Career

Harriel appeared as an amateur player for USL Championship side Bethlehem Steel during their 2019 season, as well as being part of the Philadelphia Union academy.[1][2]

In 2019, Harriel verbally committed to play college soccer at Clemson University.[3] However, on July 17, 2020, Harriel signed with Philadelphia Union as a homegrown player, beginning from the 2021 season.[4] They acquired his homegrown rights from Orlando City SC in exchange for a first round 2021 MLS SuperDraft pick.[5]

Harriel was first named to senior matchday squads during the 2021 season, and made his senior debut on September 3, playing at right back.[6] Both players who had played in the position during the season, Olivier Mbaizo and Alvas Powell, were away on international duty.[7]

References
  1. Ralph, Matthew (December 24, 2018). "U.S. youth international defender from Florida joining Philadelphia Union Academy". Brotherly Game.
  2. "Nathan Harriel | uslchampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  3. "Nathan Harriel Commits to Clemson". Chargers Soccer Club. January 19, 2018.
  4. Jonathan Tannenwald (July 18, 2020). "Union sign academy product Nathan Harriel to USL contract for 2020, MLS deal for 2021". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  5. "Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Nathan Harriel to Homegrown Contract | Philadelphia Union". Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  6. Ralph, Matthew (September 3, 2021). "Game Thread: Philadelphia Union 0 New England Revolution 1, Full Time". SB Nation. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  7. Bogert, Tom (September 2, 2021). ""The odds are against us": Shorthanded Philadelphia look to stun New England". MLS Soccer. Retrieved September 4, 2021.


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