Chris Nanco
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Christopher Lenroy Nanco | ||
Date of birth | February 15, 1995 | ||
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 | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2016 | Syracuse Orange | 84 | (21) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (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) |
Total | 136+ | (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.
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]
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]
Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sigma FC | 2016[21] | League1 Ontario | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | |||
Bethlehem Steel | 2017 | USL | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 4 | ||
2018 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 5 | ||||
Total | 57 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 9 | ||
Forge FC | 2019 | Canadian Premier League | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 5 |
2020 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |||
2021 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 2 | ||
2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
Total | 55 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 35 | 7 | ||
Des Moines Menace | 2023[46] | USL League Two | 6 | 0 | ? | ? | 1 | 0 | — | 7+ | 0 | |
Sporting Kristina B | 2023[40] | Nelonen | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | |||
Sporting Kristina | 2023[40] | Kolmonen | 6 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 3 | ||
Career Total | 136 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 156 | 27 |
Honours
References
- ^ "Pro: First Youth Registration List" (PDF). League1 Ontario.
- ^ Thompson, Marty (November 29, 2018). "Kyle Bekker, Chris Nanco reunite with Bobby Smyrniotis at Forge FC". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Hyber, Josh (October 2, 2013). "Halis, Nanco bring familiarity to inexperienced Syracuse offense". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Nanco trying out for famed English club". Brampton Guardian. September 2, 2010.
- ^ Hyber, Josh (June 17, 2013). "McIntyre introduces 2013 recruiting class". The Daily Orange.
- ^ Hyber, Josh (September 11, 2013). "Nanco showcases speed as part of deep SU freshman class". The Daily Orange.
- ^ a b "Chris Nanco Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
- ^ "Nanco Named to Canadian U-20 Roster". Syracuse Orange. January 6, 2015.
- ^ Grossman, Connor (September 2, 2015). "Syracuse offense is leaning on Chris Nanco's aggressive play". The Daily Orange.
- ^ Mettus, Jon (December 9, 2015). "Chris Nanco sacrifices time at forward to serve midfield role". The Daily Orange.
- ^ Gutierrez, Matthew (September 5, 2016). "Chris Nanco improves finishing ability in senior season". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Nanco Leads Orange Past Colgate". Syracuse Orange. September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Nanco Invited to MLS Player Combine". Syracuse Orange. December 15, 2016.
- ^ "Nanco, Alseth Drafted in Third Round of MLS SuperDraft". Syracuse Orange. January 17, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Colpitts, Iain (December 19, 2016). "Brampton's Nanco invited to MLS Combine". Mississauga News.
- ^ "Sigma's Nanco Is Third League1 Player Picked Up In MLS SuperDraft 2017". League1 Ontario. January 19, 2017.
- ^ Gutierrez, Matthew (November 7, 2016). "Chris Nanco eyes late-career push with scoreless streak put to rest". The Daily Orange.
- ^ Gutierrez, Matthew (December 15, 2016). "Syracuse men's soccer Chris Nanco invited to MLS Player Combine". The Daily Orange.
- ^ Rowaan, Dave (June 2, 2014). "League 1 Ontario opens play with familiar names and plenty of excitement". Waking the Red.
- ^ a b "Chis Nanco 2016 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "League1 Ontario Announces Men's All-Star Game Roster". League1 Ontario. July 25, 2016.
- ^ "17' SuperDraft: Chris Nanco". Philadelphia Union. January 17, 2017. Archived from the original on April 16, 2017.
- ^ Langer, Tomer (January 17, 2017). "MLS SuperDraft: Former Syracuse forward Chris Nanco selected by Philadelphia Union in 3rd round". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Union draft Chris Nanco, Jack Elliott in third and fourth rounds". NBC Sports. January 17, 2017.
- ^ "Bethlehem Steel FC signs former Syracuse star Chris Nanco". The Morning Call. March 9, 2017.
- ^ Ralph, Matthew (March 8, 2017). "Chris Nanco signing with Bethlehem Steel completes draft class". Brotherly Game.
- ^ "Nanco Signs with Bethlehem Steele FC". Syracuse Orange. March 8, 2017.
- ^ Murphy, Nicholas (April 19, 2017). "Bethlehem's Nanco Thrilled by First Strike". United Soccer League.
- ^ "Look Back at 2017's Steel FC: Chris Nanco". Market Screener. November 27, 2017.
- ^ Ralph, Matthew (December 3, 2018). "Former Steel FC winger Chris Nanco among first signings for Canadian Premier League". Brotherly Game.
- ^ Milton, Steve (November 30, 2018). "Bekker and Nanco first two Forge FC signings". The Hamilton Spectator.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Schuller, Rudi (August 22, 2019). "CONCACAF League 2019: Chris Nanco, Triston Henry lead Forge to first-leg win over Olimpia". Sporting News.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (March 1, 2021). "Forge FC's Chris Nanco enters 2021 CPL season with 'a lot to prove'". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 18, 2021). "Forge FC Re-Signs Chris Nanco". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Nanco re-signs with Forge FC Hamilton". In The Hammer. February 18, 2021.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (February 18, 2021). "Forge FC re-signs Canadian winger Chris Nanco". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ a b Jacques, John (March 25, 2024). "Former CPL Champion Chris Nanco Announces Retirement". Northern Tribune.
- ^ a b c "Christopher Nanco Finland Stats". Palloliitto.
- ^ Chris Nanco at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ "Canada earns 1st FIFA U-17 berth in 16 years". CBC Sports. February 23, 2011.
- ^ "Nanco Called to U-20 Training Camp". Syracuse Orange. December 13, 2014.
- ^ "Nanco Named to Canadian U-20 Roster". Syracuse Orange. January 6, 2015.
- ^ Chris Nanco at Soccerway
- ^ "League Standings". USL League Two.
External links
- Chris Nanco at the Canadian Soccer Association
- Chris Nanco at Soccerway