Draft:Nate Crockford

Nathan Donald Crockford (born September 6, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays for Major League Soccer club D.C. United.

Early life
Crockford played youth soccer with the Chicago FC United, later joining the Chicago Fire FC Academy in 2020.

College career
In 2021, Crockford began attending UCLA, where he played for the men's soccer team. He made his collegiate debut on November 7, 2021 against the Oregon State Beavers. On August 25, 2022, he recorded his first shutout in a 1-0 victory over the UC Irvine Anteaters. At the end of his sophomore season, he was named to the Academic All-District team, and was an honorable mention on the Pac-12 All-Conference Team, after leading the Pac-12 Conference in shutouts, saves, and save percentage.

For his junior season in 2023, he transferred to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to play for the men's soccer team. Ahead of his junior season, he was named to the Big Ten Conference Preseason Watch List. On August 24, 2023, he made his debut for Wisconsin, earning a shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. After recording shutouts in the first two matches of the season, he was named to the TopDrawerSoccer National Team of the Week. In October, he was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.

Club career
At the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Crockford was selected in the third round (65th overall) by D.C. United. In January 2023, he signed a one-year deal with options in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Personal life
Crockford has a twin brother, Charlie, who he played youth soccer with as well as college soccer at both UCLA and Wisconsin.