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JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Traveling to Houston Nathan (quadriceps) could be an option for Wednesday's match against Houston, according to Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart.

Impact Nathan is now set to travel with the team to Houston, bringing confidence he could be making his return. The defender has yet to feature since the first game of the season due to his injuries, so the club will hope for his presence, as he did start in his one appearance as well.

JUNE 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Nathan (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's match against Minnesota, according to manager Brian Schmetzer, per Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart.

Impact Nathan returned to individual training around a week ago, and he appears to finally be ready for action again. This is huge news for the club, as the defender has not appeared since the first match of the season. That being said, he did start in his one appearance, giving a slight feeling he could see the start Saturday, although they may keep him on the bench after his extended absence.

JUNE 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still working alone Nathan (quad) trained alone during Thursday's session, Niko Moreno of MLS Espanol reports.

Impact Nathan remains in individual training, putting him in heavy doubt for Saturday's match. The defender has missed more than a month with the quad issue and while he seems closer he's unlikely to play. If Nathan makes a surprise return to full training Friday he would have some chance of featuring against Kansas City.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training on the side Nathan (hip) was spotted training off to the side, according to Niko Moreno of Sounder at Heart.

Impact Nathan is starting the first parts of his recovery process as he tries to return from hip issues, as he was training in a small group Friday. This is great news for the defender, but he will likely still need more time to rest and recover, with a return against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday likely being his next chance to get back with the team.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Nathan (hip) is questionable for Saturday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Nathan is officially questionable with a hip injury, though he's missed the last seven matches with a variety of issues so it's not clear if this is a connected problem. Nathan will hope to get back on the bench Saturday, though he likely won't trouble the starting XI.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not cleared to play Nathan (not injury related) is out for Saturday's match against Colorado.

Impact Nathan will remain on the sidelines despite returning to America after receiving his green card in Brazil. However, this gives confidence towards the player being on the team sheet in their next match, hopefully putting his Visa issues behind him. If this is the case, expect him to return next week against San Jose on March 23.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns stateside Nathan (not injury related) is back from Brazil after receiving his green card, Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart reports. It remains to be seen if he'll be available to face Colo...

Impact Nathan didn't play the Sounders' previous game while his green card process was being completed, and his return stateside suggests that the process is over. He hasn't been with the team in quite some time, however, so it's unclear if he'll be available to face Colorado on Saturday. If that's not the case, then he should return to face San Jose on March 23.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to green card Nathan is out for Saturday's trip to Philadelphia, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Nathan is out of the country while he receives his green card, and will not be an option Saturday. With Nathan on the sideline for a second match in a row it should be Yeimer or Jackson Ragen who fills into the starting XI in his absence.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Seattle Sounders debut Nathan recorded two tackles (two won) and eight clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Nathan made his first appearance since 2022, after missing the entirety of 2023 with a knee injury. In addition to his two tackles won and eight clearances, Nathan also contributed two blocks over his 64 minutes of play. It remains to be seen where Nathan fits into the Seattle pecking order that includes last season's strong center back pairing of Jackson Ragen and Yeimar Gomez Andrade and veteran rotation man Xavier Arreaga.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Seattle Nathan has agreed on a one-year deal with the Seattle Sounders, with an club option for 2024.

Impact Nathan will start his come back season with Seattle after spending his first two years with San Jose. Since 2021, the defender recorded five goals while also logging in 167 clearances, 137 tackles (82 won) and 35 blocks. He failed to recover in time from his ACL injury to see an appearance on the pitch in 2023.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tears ACL in preseason Nathan has undergone surgery to repair a torn ACL he suffered in early February.

Impact Nathan will miss the majority of the 2023 campaign after tearing his ACL against USL side Monterey Bay in the preseason. He scored three goals and kept four clean sheets in 26 MLS appearances (all starts) last season, so his injury is a blow to the Earthquakes, who have since acquired Jonathan Mensah via a trade from Columbus in order to replace him alongside Rodrigues in central defense.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Regular starter this season Nathan scored three goals and kept four clean sheets in 26 MLS appearances (all starts) for the Earthquakes this season.

Impact Nathan missed about six weeks early in the campaign with a knee injury, but once he recovered he became San Jose's first-choice center-back despite being paired with Francisco Calvo, Tanner Beason, Oskar Agren and Rodrigues at various points throughout 2022.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Nathan scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Nathan scored once, his third goal overall and second goal in the last three matches. The center-back isn't the sort of goal threat that this run of form makes him look like, but he has been productive, filling the stat sheet with ease for the most part. Nathan will continue to be a nailed-on starter for the final two matches of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven interceptions in draw Nathan registered two off-target shots, one chance created, two tackles (both won), seven interceptions, two clearances, one block and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Dalla...

Impact Nathan had a good defensive outing and led his side with a season-high seven interceptions to help them earn the home draw. The centerback also received his eighth yellow card of the campaign, though. He started 23 games so far, but logged only three clean sheets over that span.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in loss Nathan scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 loss against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Nathan scored just his second goal of the campaign during his 22nd appearance. The center-back has been a nailed-on starter and nearly always goes 90 minutes when healthy, though he missed a good chunk of time at the start of the campaign. Nathan has equaled his goal total from the 2021 campaign, a respectable pair of goals for the defensively-minded center-back. Nathan has just three clean sheets in 2022, a tally he will hope to build on in the final four matches of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Kansas City Nathan made a block, two clearances and took a shot in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also picked up a booking, which means he will be suspended for next weekend's...

Impact Nathan has started in 13 consecutive MLS matches dating back to mid-May, but he will miss next weekend's match with a suspension for yellow card accumulation. Oskar Agren could replace him in central defense if new signing Rodrigues isn't ready to play yet.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires seven shots Nathan took seven shots (one on goal), blocked a shot, made an interception, four tackles (winning two) during one clearance during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Miami.

Impact Nathan was a part of the Earthquakes back line that allowed just one goal on Wednesday. The centerback finished with team-high totals in shots, blocks and tackles in the defeat.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five tackles in loss Nathan had five tackles (three won), two clearances, and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Portland Timbers.

Impact Nathan made five tackles and two clearances in a defensively hectic showing Saturday. The center-back was tasked with shutting down a rampant Portland attack and did well even if his side came away with the loss. Nathan will be right back in the heart of the defense during Saturday's clash with Salt Lake as he looks to build on a disappointing two clean sheets total in 2022.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple defensive stats Nathan created a chance, blocked three shots, made two interceptions, a tackle and six clearances during Wednesday's 3-2 win over LA Galaxy.

Impact Nathan was apart of the San Jose back four that allowed two goals during Wednesday's win. The centerback finished with just one tackle but led the Earthquakes in blocks, interceptions and clearances in the win.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances in loss Nathan registered one off-target shot, one tackle (won), two interceptions, three clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Real Salt Lake.

Impact Nathan co-led his side in clearances and interceptions during the game, but couldn't help them avoid the loss. The centerback also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess. They will now host the LA Galaxy on Saturday.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Nathan made two blocks, six clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Nathan defended well against Nashville Saturday as his side kept its second clean sheet of the season. San Jose still has the worst defensive record in the league at the moment however, and next weekend he will face RSL, which have scored 18 times in 15 MLS matches.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Colorado Nathan scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Rapids. He also made four interceptions and won one of two tackles in the match, and he took four...

Impact Nathan helped his side keep its first clean sheet of the season on Saturday, and he was a surprisingly effective attacking weapon as well as he scored the winning goal from a corner kick routine. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against the Whitecaps, which are bottom of the Western Conference and have scored just seven times in nine MLS matches.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for foul play Nathan (suspension) will be suspended one game after review from the MLS Disciplinary Committee.

Impact Nathan received a yellow card in the 11th minute of Saturday's match against Seattle. After review of the foul, the MLS Disciplinary Committee suspended Nathan for one game and will fine him an undisclosed amount for the severity of the tackle. He has missed five games so far this season due to injury but returned to the starting XI in his last two matches. With only a one-game suspension, Nathan is likely to rejoin the starting XI against Colorado.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in draw Nathan made five clearances, six interceptions and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.

Impact Nathan was back in the lineup Saturday after missing five games while recovering from a knee surgery, and he was straight back in the firing line in central defense against Nashville. The Earthquakes are the only winless team left in MLS this season, but Nathan will hope to lead his team to a first victory now that he's fit again.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE