Chicago Fire FC Defender Joel Waterman Called up to Canada Men's National Team for October International Window
Published on September 30, 2025 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release
CHICAGO (Sept. 30, 2025) - Chicago Fire FC defender Joel Waterman has been called up by the Canada Men's National Team for the upcoming international friendly matches against Australia and Colombia.
Canada will play host to Australia at 7:30 p.m. CT on Oct. 10 at Stade Saputo in Montréal, Canada. The team will then travel to Harrison, N.J., to face on Colombia at 8 p.m. CT on Oct. 14 at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Waterman joined Chicago in August 2025 and has since appeared in three matches, all three starts, and scored one goal for the Men in Red. At the international level, he has earned 11 caps for the Canada Men's National Team, featuring in several friendlies and CONCACAF Nations League matches. He was also a member of Canada's 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup squad, as well as the 2024 Copa America and 2022 FIFA World Cup rosters.
Major League Soccer Stories from September 30, 2025
- Sporting KC Names David Lee as President of Soccer Operations and General Manager - Sporting Kansas City
- Charlotte's First Hispanic Soccer Hero Was ¡Rayos Personified - Charlotte FC
- Atlanta United Opens $25 Million Expansion to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground - Atlanta United FC
- San Diego FC Tickets on Sale Today for Historic First Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoff Matches - San Diego FC
- Chicago Fire FC Defender Joel Waterman Called up to Canada Men's National Team for October International Window - Chicago Fire FC
- Revolution M Allan Oyirwoth & F Dor Turgeman Earn October National Team Call-Ups - New England Revolution
- Zorhan Bassong to Join Canadian National Team - Sporting Kansas City
- Hype House Launches at Sports Illustrated Stadium - New York Red Bulls
- New York City FC to Host Final Match of 2025 Regular Season at Citi Field - New York City FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Chicago Fire FC Stories
- Chicago Fire FC Defender Joel Waterman Called up to Canada Men's National Team for October International Window
- Defender Andrew Gutman Selected to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 37
- Chicago Fire FC Weekly Update
- Chicago Fire FC Posts Second Straight Shutout in 2-0 Win Against Columbus Crew at Soldier Field
- Coming in 2028: City Council Approves Chicago Fire FC Stadium at the 78
