Nate Baker
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nathan Baker | ||
| Date of birth | August 6, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Bowie, Maryland, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2006 | American University Eagles | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2009 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 49 | (3) |
| 2010–2011 | Real Maryland Monarchs | 19 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 15, 2010. | |||
Nathan "Nate" Baker (born August 6, 1985) is a former American soccer player who played for Real Maryland Monarchs and Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL Second Division. He is currently an assistant coach at the Navy Midshipman in the NCAA.
Career
College and Amateur
Baker was a four-year fixture for his college soccer team at American University, starting 62 of 77 career games and helping lead the team to the Patriot League Championship and second of the NCAA Tournament in 2004. He served as captain for two years, and also served as captain of his Olympic Development Program team.
Professional
Baker turned professional when he signed with Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division in 2007. He made his professional debut on May 5, 2007 as a substitute in a 4-3 win over the Charlotte Eagles,[1] and went on to make over 50 appearances for the team. He went on to play for Real Maryland Monarchs in the same division until 2011 when he became a full-time coach with the Navy Midshipman.[2]