Nate Boyden

Nathaniel Bostwick "Nate" Boyden (born November 27, 1982) is an American former professional soccer player who currently serves as an assistant coach for the Loyola Ramblers men's soccer team.

Early life and education Boyden was born on November 27, 1982, in Woodland, California.

Playing career Boyden made himself eligible for the 2006 MLS Supplemental Draft, but went undrafted. He also wasn't selected in the 2006 USL First Division College Draft.

Boyden did preseason training with the reigning USL First Division champion Seattle Sounders and Brian Schmetzer ultimately signed Boyden as a free agent in April 2006. He was eventually released after playing one game in 2007. Following the 2007 season, Boyden retired from playing professional soccer.

While on work in Germany, Boyden played for amateur side Rostocker FC in the German Verbandsliga Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

In 2012, Boyden played for American amateur side Michigan Bucks in the USL Premier Development League, scoring 4 times in 15 games played.

Managerial career While attending graduate school at the University of Michigan, Boyden served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Michigan Wolverines women's soccer team under former United States women's national soccer team coach Greg Ryan. He spent one year with the Wolverines before accepting an assistant coach job with Bradley Braves.

Personal life Boyden attended the University of Michigan for graduate classes and his first publication examined the factors affecting career length in Major League Soccer.

Honors Seattle Sounders USL First Division Championship (1): 2007 USL First Division Commissioner's Cup (1): 2007