Walker Dwain Zimmerman was born on May 19,1993 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC and the United States national team.
19 Facts About Walker Zimmerman
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Walker Zimmerman was then selected in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas as the 7th overall pick.
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Walker Zimmerman started in 38 matches as FC Dallas completed the double, winning the Supporters' Shield and the US Open Cup.
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In December 2017, Walker Zimmerman was traded to expansion side Los Angeles FC, helping the club win the Supporters' Shield in 2019.
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Walker Zimmerman was selected for the MLS All-Star team and MLS Best XI.
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Walker Zimmerman was then traded to another expansion side, Nashville SC, in February 2020.
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Walker Zimmerman made his debut for the United States in January 2017 against Jamaica.
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Walker Zimmerman was a member of the squad that won the tournament in 2021, starting all three group stage matches before having to leave the tournament due to a hamstring injury.
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Walker Zimmerman came through the youth academy at Gwinnett Soccer Association in Lilburn, Georgia, where he was mentored by former Atlanta Silverbacks and Charleston Battery manager Nuno Piteira.
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Walker Zimmerman went to Brookwood High School and played soccer there.
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Walker Zimmerman played college soccer at Furman University between 2011 and 2012.
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Walker Zimmerman was named First Team All-Conference 2011, Southern Conference Freshman of the Year 2011, and National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Division I Men's All-America Second Team in 2012.
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On December 10,2017, Walker Zimmerman was traded by FC Dallas to new expansion side Los Angeles FC in exchange for $250,000 in General Allocation Money and $250,000 in Targeted Allocation Money.
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On February 11,2020, Walker Zimmerman was traded to Major League Soccer expansion club Nashville SC in exchange for up to $1.25 million in General Allocation Money and a 2020 international roster spot.
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On February 29,2020, Walker Zimmerman scored the first goal in Nashville SC history.
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On January 6,2017, Walker Zimmerman was called up for the first time to the United States national team by coach Bruce Arena.
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Walker Zimmerman earned his first cap and start against Jamaica in a January Camp friendly on February 3,2017.
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Walker Zimmerman scored his first goal on May 28,2018, against Bolivia.
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Walker Zimmerman was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, on May 19,1993, to Becky and David Walker Zimmerman.