Joshua Bauer

Joshua Bauer is an American defender who developed through youth soccer in New Hampshire before becoming a collegiate standout at the University of New Hampshire. At Bedford High School, he earned Division I First Team All-State honors in 2014 and 2015, while also helping GPS New Hampshire Classics Elite win consecutive state titles. With UNH from 2017 to 2019, Bauer helped lead a defense that posted the nation’s best goals-against average and shutout percentage in 2019. He was named America East Defender of the Year in 2018 and 2019 and reached the 2019 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinals. After college, Bauer began his professional career with Birmingham Legion FC. Atlanta United selected him 31st overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, and Nashville SC acquired him later that year through the Re-Entry Draft. Bauer now represents Nashville, offering center-back depth and the ability to cover wider defensive roles.