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CF Montreal D Joel Waterman signs 3-year extension CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman signed a three-year contract extension on Wednesday that spans through the 2027 season.Financial terms we...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

CF Montreal signs defender Joel Waterman to three-year extension MONTREAL - CF Montreal signed centre back Joel Waterman to a three-year contract extension through 2027 on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

CF Montréal sign Joel Waterman to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension CF Montréal have signed center back Joel Waterman to a contract extension through 2027 with an option for...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Inks extension with Montreal Waterman has signed a contract extension with Montreal, according to his club.

Impact Waterman has no intentions of leaving Montreal anytime soon, as he has now inked an extension until 2027, holding an option for the 2028 season. This shouldn't come as a surprise, as he did start in 25 of his 26 appearances this campaign. That said, he should continue as a starter throughout the remainder of his contract.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Waterman (hamstring) is on CF Montreal's bench for their game Saturday against Chicago.

Impact While not part of CF Montreal's starting XI for Saturday, Waterman can ease himself back in with the team's game against Chicago. He has started in each and every game for Montreal this season, so it will be difficult to envision him not being part of the team's defensive line again soon.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to questionable Waterman (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's trip to New England.

Impact Waterman picked up a hamstring injury with the Canadian national team, resulting in missing the Charlotte clash. He will be late call for Wednesday, with Fernando Alvarez set to get another start if Waterman is ruled out again.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Waterman (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Waterman isn't an option for Saturday's match as he struggles with a hamstring issue. It's unclear how serious the problem might end up being, but he played 78 minutes last time out. Joaquin Sosa could get the start with Waterman out.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four interceptions Waterman crossed once inaccurately, created a chance and made four interceptions during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Toronto.

Impact Waterman was a part of the Montreal back line that conceded just once Saturday, leading his team with four interceptions. The defender has combined for two tackles, seven interceptions and two clearances since returning to action following Copa America duty with Canada.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Uneventful return to action Waterman generated two clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact After not seeing a minute of action at Copa America, Waterman returned to the MLS pitch Wednesday and had a fairly uneventful time. His side conceded two goals and he finished the match with three interceptions and two clearances. He played the full 90 minutes for the 14th time this season.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Links back with club team Waterman made his return to Montreal ahead of Wednesday's trip to RBNY.

Impact Waterman did not make an appearance with Canada at Copa America, having been an unused option throughout the tournament. This means he is set to return to the back line for Montreal, generating 19 clearances and 10 interceptions in the last seven games played.

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Canada Waterman has been called up by Canada for Copa America.

Impact Waterman will be out until early July, as he is now set to travel with Canada for Copa America, replacing David Junior Hoilett in the squad after he went down with an injury. He has started in all but one match this campaign, so his absence will force a change, with Gabriele Corbo likely taking Waterman's spot until he returns.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Wednesday Waterman (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against D.C. United.

Impact Waterman wasn't forced to miss the midweek game after suffering an undisclosed injury in his previous appearance. He'll consequently make his 15th consecutive start at center-back, leaving George Campbell on the bench. The Canadian could be trusted for his averages of 4.6 clearances and 2.1 interceptions per contest.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off injured in draw Waterman was subbed off due to injury in the 86th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. He had two crosses (zero accurate), four blocks and five clearances before exi...

Impact Waterman had a good defensive outing and led Montreal in clearances and blocks in the match. The centerback left the pitch with an undisclosed injury in the 86th minute, though. If not cleared to play, George Campbell should replace him in the lineup.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Waterman had two tackles (two won), seven clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Waterman kept his second clean sheet of the season Saturday, his first since the season opener in February. He won two tackles, intercepted three passes, made seven clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in draw Waterman made six clearances, and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Orlando City.

Impact Waterman picked up where he left off last season, being rock-solid at the heart of the defense and prevailing over opposing forwards most of the time. If the center-back is able to avoid injuries or suspensions, he can be one of the league's safest fantasy picks at his position.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent role in 2023 Waterman made 28 appearances (27 starts) in 2023, including two goal contributions.

Impact Waterman anchored the backline for the third season in a row and topped 2,300 minutes with his only missed matches coming due to suspension or injury. The defender is a crucial piece of the first team heading into 2024 and should be in line for a major role yet again.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Waterman has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return ahead of Wednesday's match against the Dynamo.

Impact Waterman should slot into the starting lineup right away, especially since Gabriele Corbo will be suspended due to yellow-card accumulation. Waterman has been a mainstay at the back for Montreal this season, racking up 25 appearances and starting in all but one of those contests.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Atlanta Waterman was shown a red card during the second half of Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

Impact Waterman was sent off for a heavy foul late in the second half of Saturday's match. This sending off will see him suspended for a Saturday trip to Orlando, with his first chance to return coming during an Oct. 10 clash with Houston. Ousman Jabang could see a rare start with waterman sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars with assist, clean sheet Waterman kept a clean sheet, assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Waterman was a rock in the back and also added three interceptions, two blocks and four clearances. He and the Montreal back line held finally first clean sheet in last four matches and return to form after keeping a clean sheet in each of the three matches before that. That was his first assist of the season and he also has a goal from earlier in the campaign.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns clean sheet in draw Waterman generated one tackle (one won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Waterman and the Montreal back line have been in a stellar form of late with three straight clean sheets and eight over their past 12 matches. The center-back also has one goal in that span and has been a fantasy force of late.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Waterman scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Waterman found the back of the net in the 29th minute scoring the lone Montreal goal of the match. The goal was the first in ten appearances for the defender while his three blocks led Montreal in the loss.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return from suspension Waterman will be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against FC Cincinnati after serving a yellow card suspension.

Impact Waterman missed Saturday's win over Toronto after racking up five bookings in eight appearances this season, but he's likely to plug straight back into the XI for the Cincinnati game in midweek.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Toronto Waterman will miss next weekend's clash against Toronto FC with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Waterman made two clearances and won one of one tackles in Saturday's win over Orlando City, but he also picked up his fifth booking of the season and will be suspended for next weekend's match. George Campbell could replace him in the back-three against Toronto, or Aaron Herrera could slide over from right wing-back as well.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Waterman made three clearances and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Waterman and Montreal shut out Kansas City Saturday for a second straight clean sheet victory in MLS. Waterman has started seven matches in a row in the back-three after recovering from an injury that ruled him out of the first few games of 2023.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montréal sign defender Joel Waterman to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension CF Montréal have signed defender Joel Waterman to a new contract through the 2024 MLS season with an opti...

MARCH 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM