Joseph Nasco (born June 18, 1984) is an American professional

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player.

Career

After spending time in

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and

Birmingham–Southern College Birmingham–Southern College (BSC) is a private college in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1856, the college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). More than 1 ...

, Nasco made eight appearances for Panama City Pirates in the

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. However, he left the game shortly after battling injury and took a job as a police officer for the Gordon County Sheriff's Department in

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. In 2012, Nasco caught an eye of the

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coaching staff at the team's first open combine and on March 21, Nasco signed a professional contract with the Silverbacks. On May 16, Nasco made his professional debut in a 3–0 loss to the

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. On February 12, 2014, Nasco signed with

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club Colorado Rapids. On September 5, against the Los Angeles Galaxy, he set the MLS record for the fastest red card in a game with a foul against Alan Gordon a mere 34 seconds into the match.

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Atlanta Silverbacks bio
1984 births Living people American soccer players Panama City Beach Pirates players Atlanta Silverbacks players Colorado Rapids players Fort Lauderdale Strikers players Birmingham Legion FC players Association football goalkeepers Soccer players from Florida USL League Two players North American Soccer League (2011–2017) players Major League Soccer players Andrew College alumni People from Kissimmee, Florida Birmingham–Southern Panthers men's soccer players Association football goalkeeping coaches Birmingham–Southern Panthers coaches {{US-footy-goalkeeper-stub