Nathanael Torbett (born September 4, 1994) is an American soccer coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of Port City FC of the United Premier Soccer League.

Nate Torbett
Personal information
Full name Nathanael David-Hugh Torbett
Date of birth (1994-09-04) September 4, 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Asheville, North Carolina
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Center midfielder
Team information
Current team
Port City FC (head coach)
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013-2014 Winthrop University
2014–2016 Cape Fear Community College
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017-2019 Coomera Colts SC 35 (0)
2021 Wilmington Football Club 8 (0)
Managerial career
2020-2021 Cape Fear Community College (assistant)
2022– Port City FC
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Youth and College

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Torbett grew up in Asheville, North Carolina where he played for Highland Football Club and North Buncombe High School, winning the first ever North Carolina State Cup for HFC[1] along with helping guide NBHS to a Conference Championship and was named an All-Conference[2] performer each year. As a senior Nate transferred to one of the best soccer programs in the country in Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina along with playing for Discoveries Soccer Club. Nate was an All-State[3] and All-Conference performer along with team MVP and represented NHS in the South Carolina North vs. South All-Star game.

Nate started his college career by joining the Winthrop Eagles[4] in the Big South Conference. As a freshman Nate decided to red shirt. He made appearances in many off-season spring games, along with the exhibition games to start the season. Nate later decided to transfer and moved on to Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina. Nate enjoyed a stellar career at CFCC. Setting the school record for games played along with games started.[5]

Professional

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Torbett signed with the Coomera Colts of the Gold Coast Premier League in December 2016.

References

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  1. ^ "ABYSA | Asheville, NC". abysa.org. Archived from the original on 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  2. ^ "CITIZEN-TIMES: HS Sports Huddle - Post details: All-MAC soccer team". blogs.citizen-times.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31. [dead link]
  3. ^ "Girl, boys all-state soccer teams released". Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  4. ^ "Nate Torbett - 2013". Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  5. ^ "Nate Torbett - Cape Fear CC". goseadevils.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.