Chris Nanco

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Chris Nanco
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Nanco with Bethlehem Steel in 2017
Personal information
Full name Christopher Lenroy Nanco
Date of birth (1995-02-15) February 15, 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth North York, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Brampton Youth SC
Sigma FC
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013–2016 Syracuse Orange 84 (21)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014–2016 Sigma FC 9+ (1+)
2017–2018 Bethlehem Steel 60 (9)
2019–2022 Forge FC 55 (8)
2023 Des Moines Menace 6 (0)
2023 Sporting Kristina B 3 (5)
2023 Sporting Kristina 6 (3)
Total136+(26+)
International career‡
2011 Canada U17 7 (2)
2015 Canada U20 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 25, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 16, 2017

Christopher Lenroy Nanco (born February 15, 1995) is a Canadian former professional soccer player.

Contents

Early life

He began playing youth soccer with Brampton Youth SC. [1] At age 12, he joined Sigma FC. [2] [3] While with Sigma, he had an opportunity to trial with the Liverpool Academy in England in 2010. [4]

College career

In June 2013, Nanco committed to Syracuse University, where he played for the men's soccer team. [5] [6] He made his debut on August 30 against the Colgate Raiders. [7] He scored his first two goals for Syracuse on September 9, 2013, against the Manhattan Jaspers. [7] As a sophomore, he scored five goals and added two assists, finishing as the team's second leading scorer. [8] During his junior season, he began playing as a central forward, also playing a midfield role at times, transitioning from a primarily winger role in earlier seasons. [9] [10] He finished his junior season with four goals. [11] On September 1, 2016, he had his second career two-goal game, leading Syracuse to a 3–0 victory over Colgate. [12] As a senior, he led the team in scoring with seven goals [13] [14] and at the end of his senior season, he was named an All-ACC First Team All-Star [15] and to the All-South Region third team. [16] [17] Through his time at Syracuse, the team had a perfect 16-0 record in games he scored. [18] He was invited to the MLS Player Combine, ahead of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. [19]

Club career

From 2014 to 2016, Nanco played in League1 Ontario with Sigma FC, during the college off-seasons. [20] [21] In 2016, he was named to the League1 Ontario All-Star Game roster for the West Division. [22]

Nanco playing with Bethlehem Steel in 2017 CINvBST 2017-05-20 - Josh Heard, Chris Nanco (33962743604) (cropped).jpg
Nanco playing with Bethlehem Steel in 2017

In January 2017, Nanco was selected 55th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Philadelphia Union. [23] [24] [25] In March 2017, he signed a professional contract with the Union's USL side, Bethlehem Steel. [26] [27] [28] He scored his first professional goal in his professional debut on April 15, 2017, against the Harrisburg City Islanders. [29] [30] After the 2018 season, he departed the club. [31]

In November 2018, Nanco joined Forge FC for the inaugural season of the Canadian Premier League in 2019, being one of the team's first two ever signings. [32] Nanco helped Forge win the CPL championship in their first season. [33] On August 22, 2019, he scored to lead Forge to a 1–0 victory in the first leg of the CONCACAF League Round of 16 over Honduran club Olimpia. [34] In 2020, Nanco missed half of the season with a hamstring injury, as Forge once again won the league title. [35] [36] In February 2021, he re-signed with the club for the 2021 season. [37] [38]

In 2023, he played with the Des Moines Menace in USL League Two. [39]

Later in 2023, he joined Finnish club Sporting Kristina, playing with the first team in the fourth tier Kolmonen and the second team in the fifth tier Nelonen. [40]

In March 2024, he announced his retirement. [39]

International career

In January 2011, he debuted in the Canadian national program, attending a camp with the Canada U17 team. [41] He won a silver medal with them at the 2011 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, scoring the winning goal in a 2–0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago U17 on February 23, 2011, to qualify Canada for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, [42] where he also played. [43]

In August 2014, he was named to the Canada U20 for the Dale Farm Milk Cup and was also named to the team for the 2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. [44]

Career statistics

As of matches played on December 31, 2023 [45]
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sigma FC 2016 [21] League1 Ontario 91———91
Bethlehem Steel 2017 USL 27410——284
2018 30520——325
Total579300000609
Forge FC 2019 Canadian Premier League 244201021295
2020 5200—2072
2021 182100050242
2022 80001020110
Total5583020111357
Des Moines Menace 2023 [46] USL League Two 60??10—7+0
Sporting Kristina B 2023 [40] Nelonen 35———35
Sporting Kristina 2023 [40] Kolmonen 63—00—63
Career Total13626603011115627

Honours

Forge FC

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References

  1. ↑ "Pro: First Youth Registration List" (PDF). League1 Ontario .
  2. ↑ Thompson, Marty (November 29, 2018). "Kyle Bekker, Chris Nanco reunite with Bobby Smyrniotis at Forge FC". Canadian Premier League .
  3. ↑ Hyber, Josh (October 2, 2013). "Halis, Nanco bring familiarity to inexperienced Syracuse offense". The Daily Orange .
  4. ↑ "Nanco trying out for famed English club". Brampton Guardian . September 2, 2010.
  5. ↑ Hyber, Josh (June 17, 2013). "McIntyre introduces 2013 recruiting class". The Daily Orange .
  6. ↑ Hyber, Josh (September 11, 2013). "Nanco showcases speed as part of deep SU freshman class". The Daily Orange .
  7. 1 2 "Chris Nanco Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange .
  8. ↑ "Nanco Named to Canadian U-20 Roster". Syracuse Orange . January 6, 2015.
  9. ↑ Grossman, Connor (September 2, 2015). "Syracuse offense is leaning on Chris Nanco's aggressive play". The Daily Orange .
  10. ↑ Mettus, Jon (December 9, 2015). "Chris Nanco sacrifices time at forward to serve midfield role". The Daily Orange .
  11. ↑ Gutierrez, Matthew (September 5, 2016). "Chris Nanco improves finishing ability in senior season". The Daily Orange .
  12. ↑ "Nanco Leads Orange Past Colgate". Syracuse Orange . September 1, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Nanco Invited to MLS Player Combine". Syracuse Orange . December 15, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Nanco, Alseth Drafted in Third Round of MLS SuperDraft". Syracuse Orange . January 17, 2017.
  15. ↑ Gutierrez, Matthew (November 8, 2016). "Miles Robinson named ACC Defensive Player of the Year; Chris Nanco and Mo Adams earn All-ACC honors". The Daily Orange .
  16. ↑ Colpitts, Iain (December 19, 2016). "Brampton's Nanco invited to MLS Combine". Mississauga News .
  17. ↑ "Sigma's Nanco Is Third League1 Player Picked Up In MLS SuperDraft 2017". League1 Ontario . January 19, 2017.
  18. ↑ Gutierrez, Matthew (November 7, 2016). "Chris Nanco eyes late-career push with scoreless streak put to rest". The Daily Orange .
  19. ↑ Gutierrez, Matthew (December 15, 2016). "Syracuse men's soccer Chris Nanco invited to MLS Player Combine". The Daily Orange .
  20. ↑ Rowaan, Dave (June 2, 2014). "League 1 Ontario opens play with familiar names and plenty of excitement". Waking the Red.
  21. 1 2 "Chis Nanco 2016 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario .
  22. ↑ "League1 Ontario Announces Men's All-Star Game Roster". League1 Ontario . July 25, 2016.
  23. ↑ "17' SuperDraft: Chris Nanco". Philadelphia Union. January 17, 2017. Archived from the original on April 16, 2017.
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  25. ↑ "Union draft Chris Nanco, Jack Elliott in third and fourth rounds". NBC Sports . January 17, 2017.
  26. ↑ "Bethlehem Steel FC signs former Syracuse star Chris Nanco". The Morning Call . March 9, 2017.
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  28. ↑ "Nanco Signs with Bethlehem Steele FC". Syracuse Orange . March 8, 2017.
  29. ↑ Murphy, Nicholas (April 19, 2017). "Bethlehem's Nanco Thrilled by First Strike". United Soccer League .
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  31. ↑ Ralph, Matthew (December 3, 2018). "Former Steel FC winger Chris Nanco among first signings for Canadian Premier League". Brotherly Game.
  32. ↑ Milton, Steve (November 30, 2018). "Bekker and Nanco first two Forge FC signings". The Hamilton Spectator .
  33. ↑ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (March 11, 2020). "'A little taste': Kwame Awuah and Chris Nanco aiming to make left side a 'strong side' for Forge in 2020". BTS Vancouver.
  34. ↑ Schuller, Rudi (August 22, 2019). "CONCACAF League 2019: Chris Nanco, Triston Henry lead Forge to first-leg win over Olimpia". Sporting News .
  35. ↑ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (March 1, 2021). "Forge FC's Chris Nanco enters 2021 CPL season with 'a lot to prove'". Canadian Premier League .
  36. ↑ Jacques, John (February 18, 2021). "Forge FC Re-Signs Chris Nanco". Northern Tribune.
  37. ↑ "Nanco re-signs with Forge FC Hamilton". In The Hammer. February 18, 2021.
  38. ↑ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (February 18, 2021). "Forge FC re-signs Canadian winger Chris Nanco". Canadian Premier League .
  39. 1 2 Jacques, John (March 25, 2024). "Former CPL Champion Chris Nanco Announces Retirement". Northern Tribune.
  40. 1 2 3 "Christopher Nanco Finland Stats". Palloliitto.
  41. ↑ Chris Nanco at the Canadian Soccer Association
  42. ↑ "Canada earns 1st FIFA U-17 berth in 16 years". CBC Sports . February 23, 2011.
  43. ↑ "Nanco Called to U-20 Training Camp". Syracuse Orange . December 13, 2014.
  44. ↑ "Nanco Named to Canadian U-20 Roster". Syracuse Orange . January 6, 2015.
  45. ↑ Chris Nanco at Soccerway
  46. ↑ "League Standings". USL League Two .
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