Joel Waterman joined CF Montréal in January 2020 from Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League. The move made Waterman the first player to transfer from the CPL to MLS.
The central defender made his CF Montréal debut in a Concacaf Champions League (now Champions Cup) match against Deportivo Saprissa in February 2020.
In 2021, he helped CF Montréal win the Canadian Championship final against Toronto FC in front of their home fans at Stade Saputo.
In November 2022, Waterman was selected by the Canadian national team for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He also represented his country at the 2024 Copa América.
Honours:
Canadian Championship champion 2021
Canadian Premier League Spring season champion (Cavalry FC) 2019
Canadian Premier League Fall season champion (Cavalry FC) 2019
Premier Development League champion (Calgary Foothills) 2018
