JOE DALE
Full Name: Joe Dale
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-10
Weight: 155
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Date of Birth: April 17, 2004 in Seattle, Washington
Nationality: United States
Acquired: Signed to Tacoma Defiance on February 25, 2026
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE
Dale, 21, was drafted 51st overall by Seattle in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft after winning the 2025 Men’s College Cup with the University of Washington. The Huskies defeated NC State 3-2 in overtime in the final, with Dale scoring during his 61-minute shift. Dale played for Washington from 2023-2025, amassing 50 appearances (40 starts) while recording five goals and nine assists, earning a 2025 Big Ten All-Tournament team selection. He also played for Ballard FC from 2022-2025, starting 17 of his 19 appearances in 2025 with six goals and two assists.
YOUTH EXPERIENCE
Prior to college, the Seattle native was First Team All-Metro at Roosevelt High School and captained his Seattle United squad.
