WESTSIDE UNITED
Nate Jaqua
Club Trainer
Hometown:
- Eugene, Oregon
Bio:
- Accomplished professional player with experience at the club, college and professional levels.
Experience
Current Coaching Positions:
- WUTD Club Trainer
Playing Experience:
- Seattle Sounders FC (MLS -- 2009)
- Houston Dynamo (MLS -- 2007, 2008)
- Rheindorf Altach (Austria - 2007-08)
- Los Angeles (MLS -- 2007)
- Chicago Fire (MLS -- 2003-06)
- University of Portland (2000-02)
- South Eugene High School (Eugene, OR)
Noteworthy:
- Select by Seattle Sounders FC in via the MLS Expansion Draft in 2008.
- Top MLS career scorer currently on Seattle Sounders FC.
- Helped Houston repeat as MLS Cup champion in 2007.
- Three caps for US National Team, debut in 2006.
- Played for the U-18, U-20 and U-23 US National Teams.
- Selected 3rd overall in the MLS SuperDraft (2003).
- Two-time All-American at the University of Portland.
- 3-time All-West Coast Conference 1st Team at University of Portland.
- WCC All-Academic Selection at University of Portland.
- Two-time Parade All-American High School selection.
- Two-time Oregon 4A Player of the Year.
- Team won three Midwestern League titles and the Oregon 4A state championship in 1998.
- College Alma Mater: University of Portland.
Player Development Select Soccer Program
Ballard Westside UTD is a partnership of the Ballard, Magnolia, Woodland and Queen Anne clubs of the Seattle Youth Soccer Association (SYSA). Our purpose is advanced player development for our members, provided in a community-centric environment.
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