Nat Borchers
Position: Defender (Center Back)
Date of Birth: April 13, 1981 (26)
Place of Birth: Tuscon, Arizona
Height: 6 ft 2 in
Weight: 175
Previous Clubs: Odd Grenlund (Norway), Colorado Rapids
National Team Exp: United States (2 caps)
Jersey Number: #6
Current Status: Senior Roster
How Acquired: Free Transfer from Odd Grenlund, acquired by RSL through allocation draft after both Toronto and San Jose passed on him.
Date of Birth: April 13, 1981 (26)
Place of Birth: Tuscon, Arizona
Height: 6 ft 2 in
Weight: 175
Previous Clubs: Odd Grenlund (Norway), Colorado Rapids
National Team Exp: United States (2 caps)
Jersey Number: #6
Current Status: Senior Roster
How Acquired: Free Transfer from Odd Grenlund, acquired by RSL through allocation draft after both Toronto and San Jose passed on him.
Personal summary: Raised in Colorado. Earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from University of Denver. In high school, Nat played basketball and ran track.
Professional summary/highlights: League MVP during senior season at East High School in Pueblo, CO. Standout at Rapids affiliate, Boulder Rapids Reserve. Undrafted in 2003. Signed to Rapids developmental roster at start of 2003 season. Earned a starting spot on the roster by the middle of that season. In 2006, transferred to Odd Grenlund (Norway).
Webpages/Myspace/Facebook:
Youtube/video links: Header for Goal, AYL Double Talk (with Carey Talley)
Other links: MLS Player profile: Nat Borchers/MLSnet; Wikipedia Page: Nat Borchers/Wiki, Rapids player profile
Keepin It Real Expectations for 2008: Nat is almost certainly a full time starter this season because of his ability, his experience and his leadership. He will be a solid addition along the backline.
Fans Scorecard Ratings: Borchers Rating
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