Reed Baker-Whiting - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Late call for Friday Baker-Whiting is questionable for Friday's match against Atlanta due to a lower-body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Baker-Whiting is a new addition to Nashville's report this matchday with a lower-body concern, emerging as the league resumes post-break. He's been a dynamic wide defender for Nashville and started in their past three games, so his questionable status is worth monitoring closely before Friday. If he were to miss out, with Josh Bauer as a possible replacement, as Andy Najar (lower-body) is also questionable.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Appears late Sunday Baker-Whiting registered three clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Atlanta United.

Impact Baker-Whiting appeared in the final minutes of Saturday's match following his injury in the CONCACAF Champions Cup vs Club America. Since starting against Orlando, he's made all three of his appearances off the bench, making six clearances with an interception and two crosses.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Wednesday Baker-Whiting was forced off during Wednesday's 1-0 CONCACAF Champions Cup win over Club America with an undisclosed issue and is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Atlanta, the...

Impact Baker-Whiting had been dealing with an ankle problem around a month ago, raising the possibility that this latest issue could be a setback from that injury. The midfielder has mainly operated as a bench option for Nashville this season, so his potential absence would have a limited impact on the starting lineup, but the club will want to get a clearer picture on his fitness before making a final call ahead of the weekend. Daniel Lovitz remains the preferred starter at left-back moving forward.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns midweek Baker-Whiting (ankle) played 32 minutes as a substitute during Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup draw with Inter Miami.

Impact Baker-Whiting is back from a slight issue that left him out of the last league game. However, he's a secondary option, so he's unlikely to earn a significant role in the short term, serving as an occasional substitute to Daniel Lovitz at left-back.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Baker-Whiting is questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus due to an ankle injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Baker-Whiting could miss out Saturday and will need to test himself out to be an option after suffering an ankle injury. The good news is this would be a minor loss, only appearing for 12 minutes in one game all season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Signs with Nashville Baker-Whiting has completed a transfer to Nashville following his departure from Seattle Sounders ahead of the 2026 MLS campaign.

Impact Baker-Whiting made occasional starts for his previous team in the 2025 season, but he wasn't a consistent participant during that span. The left-back will offer defensive strength to a Nashville side that may use him as a backup for Daniel Lovitz in the short term.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Only makes eight starts in 2025 Baker-Whiting recorded eight starts in 14 MLS appearances for Seattle.

Impact Baker-Whiting opened the season with a long-term injury, struggling to regain fitness, which limited him for the 2025 season, despite being called up for the U20 World Cup with the USMNT. He contributed one assist, along with 20 crosses and 17 tackles in 542 minutes of play.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up with USMNT Baker-Whiting has been called up for the U20 World Cup with the USA and is not available for the time being.

Impact Baker-Whiting will not be an option for the next few weeks, with the defender off with the U20 USMNT for the U20 World Cup. He will be out until at least the second week of October, when the group stage concludes, missing more time if they progress in the tournament. He has been more of a rotational option this season, leaving the club without its backup left-back for around a month.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Baker-Whiting signed an extension with Seattle through 2028, the club announced.

Impact Baker-Whiting has played a consistent depth role in each of the last three seasons, and did enough to earn an extension with Seattle. Injuries hampered him at the start of the season, but Baker-Whiting has started five of the last seven matches and seems to be playing his way into a more substantial role in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from cross in win Baker-Whiting assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 5-2 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Baker-Whiting supplied the cross for Seattle's second goal that gave the home side a lead they would not relinquish in their 5-2 win over Kansas City. Lining up at right full-back, the long-serving Seattle defender created three chances in attack while making one interception and three clearances in support of the defensive effort. Baker-Whiting has started in four of Seattle's last five league fixtures, missing one match due to suspension.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Baker-Whiting has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. .

Impact Baker-Whiting continues to struggle with injuries and form, appearing just five times in MLS for Seattle. He is still looking for his first goal in the league, having only played 139 minutes this year.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended one match Baker-Whiting picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 89th minute of Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Austin FC. He recorded three crosses (two accurate) and four tackles b...

Impact Baker-Whiting was sent off Saturday in the 89th minute of Seattle's 2-0 victory over Austin FC after receiving his second yellow card. The defender has struggled for minutes this season, making just five appearances (one start). He'll miss Seattle's home match Sunday versus Columbus.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Staying with Sounders Baker-Whiting has remained with Seattle during the Club World Cup and featured during the second half of Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Botafogo.

Impact Baker-Whiting has decided to remain with his club as they participate in the Club World Cup. The American youth player has only been a bench option this season for the Sounders but he could see some increased playing time in upcoming games since Nouhou Tolo isn't in his best form recently.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will represent USMNTU20 Baker-Whiting has been called up by the USMNT U20 for the friendly game against Colombia U20 on June 10.

Impact Baker-Whiting has been a bench option in the frontline for the Sounders recently but due to the call-up, he will miss the match against the Whitecaps on Sunday. His next chance to feature for Seattle will be against Austin on June 28.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back for Seattle Baker-Whiting (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Baker-Whiting is an option for the first time this season after dealing with a hamstring injury. He still needs to prove himself on the team as he continues to be just a bench option for the side, especially with just seven starts in 25 appearances in 2024.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully Tuesday Baker-Whiting (hamstring) trained fully with the team on Tuesday, suggesting he could be available for Saturday's match against San Jose Earthquakes, Niko Moreno reports for Pulso...

Impact Baker-Whiting has been sidelined since the start of the season due to a hamstring injury but is nearing a return after training fully with the team on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against San Jose. He could be included in the squad for the first time this season and serve as a bench option for the Sounders, similar to the past two seasons.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Baker-Whiting (hamstring) is out for Saturday's season opener against Charlotte, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Baker-Whiting is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and will miss the opening match of the MLS season. He appeared in just one pre-season game as a substitute and is expected to remain out for at least a few more matches, with no definitive return timeline available. Moving forward, he is anticipated to be a bench option.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Baker-Whiting is returning in 2025 after his contract option was picked up.

Impact Baker-Whiting's option for 2025 was picked up, meaning the defender is now set to return. While Baker-Whiting has failed to really step into the starting job, he's done well to see his role increase in his four seasons with the club. In 2025 he has the chance to break into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Baker-Whiting is a game-time decision for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy due to a calf injury.

Impact Baker-Whiting is listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Conference Final. The fullback will hope to recover in time to feature against the Galaxy.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in seven crosses Baker-Whiting registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Baker-Whiting led Seattle Wednesday with seven crosses (zero accurate) as they drew 1-1 with Houston. Baker-Whiting returned to the starting XI for his second start of the season after missing the previous match due to a suspension. Defensively, he made three tackles (two won) and an interception. After recovering form a hamstring injury at the outset of the campaign, Baker-Whiting has now appeared in seven matches (two starts) and has attempted 10 crosses (two accurate) over his last three appearances.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Baker-Whiting has completed his one-game suspension and is available to face the Dynamo on Wednesday.

Impact The young defender missed the 2-0 win over Minnesota after being sent off against Sporting Kansas City during his first start of the campaign. Even if he's available to return, expect Baker-Whiting to carve a role on the bench for the foreseeable future, as he's nothing more than a depth alternative for the Sounders at the moment.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Kansas City Baker-Whiting picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 73rd minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Sporting Kansas City. He generated two crosses (one accurate) and one cha...

Impact Baker-Whiting earned a second yellow and was sent off for pulling down a Kansas City attacker who had beaten him with pace on the flank. Baker-Whiting was deputizing for Nouhou Tolo who is serving on international duty with Cameroon and will now be forced to miss Seattle's clash Saturday versus Minnesota.

JUNE 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Baker-Whiting generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Baker-Whiting makes his 2024 debut after missing the first two and a half months with a hamstring injury. He will remain a depth option in the midfield, making just six starts in 20 appearances during the 2023 campaign.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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