Natnael McDonald

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Natnael McDonald
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-03-29) March 29, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Lilburn, Georgia, United States
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Mercer Bears
Number 3
Youth career
2016–2019 Atlanta United
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2021 Akron Zips 1 (0)
2021– Mercer Bears 33 (0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018 Atlanta United 2 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:09, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Natnael McDonald (born March 29, 2001) is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Mercer Bears in the NCAA Division I.

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Career

McDonald played with Atlanta United FC academy [1] whilst also appearing for Atlanta's United Soccer League affiliate Atlanta United 2 during their inaugural season in 2018. [2]

McDonald signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the University of Akron men's soccer program on June 2, 2019. However he was ruled out for the 2019 NCAA Division I men's soccer season due to injury. [3]

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References

  1. "Atlanta United FC". aufc.ussoccerda.com. Archived from the original on 2018-08-27.
  2. https://www.uslsoccer.com/natnael-mcdonald [ dead link ]
  3. "13 Atlanta United Academy Players sign with NCAA Division I Soccer Programs | Atlanta United FC".