Walker Dwain Zimmerman, one of the top-paid defenders in Major League Soccer (MLS) history, was born to lead. His journey is quite inspiring. He is the youngest among three brothers, and do you know Walker Zimmerman’s brother Dawson Zimmerman is also into sports?
The article focuses on two athletically inclined brothers, Dawson Zimmerman and Walker Zimmerman. Keep reading until the end to learn everything about the brothers and their journey to the top.
Zimmerman Brothers’ Childhood
The six-time United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) captain, Walker Zimmerman, dreamed of being where he is today when he was just a kid. He is the youngest among the three sons of Becky Zimmerman and David Zimmerman. His older siblings are Carter Zimmerman and Dawson Zimmerman. Nothing much has been known about the eldest Zimmerman, Carter, while Dawson and Walker both are into sports.
You must have heard the expression, pastor’s kids going astray, and since papa Zimmerman was a pastor, Walker, and his brothers had a lot of pressure while growing up. So Walker, Dawson, and Carter ensured they grew up to be good people with religious values. Learn about Jermaine Jackson Jr. and his 6 other siblings.
What Are They Doing Now?
Walker made his dream to play pro sports turn into reality and is now USA’s best center-back who plays for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC and has secured his place in the United States National Team.
However, the road to USMNT wasn’t easy and smooth. Walker didn’t walk on the pitch road to success; he struggled to pave his way. From Sever’s disease to multiple injuries, Walker overcame it all to become captain of the USMNT and one of the wealthiest defenders in MLS history.
On the other hand, Walker’s older brother, Dawson Zimmerman, is a Punter in Gridiron football. He is an ACC All-American, Academic All-American, and Ray Guy Semi-Finalist for Clemson University. Dawson is now a well-known punting coach who has trained punters and kickers with One-on-One Kicking since 2012.
One-on-One Kicking is the training facility and camp for punters, kickers, and long snappers. Dawson Zimmerman has personally coached many NFL punters like AJ Cole, Tyler Newsome, Blake Gillikin, and Ian Berryman. He is now the director of Punting at One-on-One Kicking, Atlanta.
Both brothers, Dawson Zimmerman and Walker Zimmerman are doing their best in their respective careers. However, their eldest brother, Carter, lives away from the spotlight, and nothing is known about his career.
All three brothers share a close bond with each other. During Walker’s first World Cup match in Qatar in 2022, all his family, including Carter and his wife, Alison Moore, was there to support their youngest one.
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Both Brothers, Dawson Zimmerman and Walker Zimmerman, are Happily Married
Apart from being talented and reputed athletes, Walker and Dawson are ecstatic in their love life as well. Both brothers are happily married with kids.
Walker’s love story is one for the books. Life is a series of choices, each leading us toward our destiny. The youngest Zimmerman believes his meeting with his wife was destiny.
After high school, when the time came for Walker to decide on his college, he chose Furman University. Many people deemed his decision to enroll in Furman foolish, but Zimmerman considers it to be his all-time-greatest choice.
The reason being Walker met the love of his life at Furman. He met his future wife, Sally Zimmerman (née Tucker), at his orientation; the rest is history. Walker married Sally on New Year’s eve 2016.
The lovely Zimmerman couple welcomed their firstborn on June 22, 2021. He named his son Tucker Zimmerman to honor his wife Sally’s family name.
The details of Dawson Zimmerman’s love story aren’t known, but the punter coach is living his best life with his wife, Ashley Zimmerman. The couple also welcomed their firstborn daughter, Emilia Louise Zimmerman, on June 17, 2020.
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Dawson Zimmerman and Walker Zimmerman are doing well in every aspect of their life and are seen to be working further to do better than yesterday. We wish both Zimmermans all the best for their future and will root for them on their way to the top.
