Nate Baker

For the English professional footballer, see Nathan Baker.

Nathan Baker

Personal information
Date of birth	(1985-08-06) August 6, 1985
Place of birth	Bowie, Maryland, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s)	Defender/Midfielder
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, 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 was formerly an assistant coach at the Navy Midshipman in the NCAA, but currently is an assistant at the University of Nebraska Omaha Men's Soccer program.

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, 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. Since then, he has taken the role as coach of Achilles FC 04/05. He has major honors, such as leading the team to victory in the 2021 McLean Nations Capitol Cup.