Joseph Greenspan (born September 12, 1992) is an American

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player who plays as a defender.

Early life and education

Greenspan was born in

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to Brian and Andrea Greenspan, and was raised in nearby Westfield, where he graduated from

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in 2011.

Career

College

Greenspan spent his entire college career at the

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Professional

Greenspan was selected in the second round (26th overall) of the

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by Colorado Rapids. He initially put his soccer career on hold due to military service obligations but came to an agreement with the Navy and Rapids in June 2015, allowing him to fulfill his military requirements and play for the Rapids. Greenspan made his professional debut in a 4–1 win in a

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over the

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. He served a year of active duty before the Navy transferred him to the Navy Reserve, allowing him to pursue a soccer career. Greenspan was traded to MLS expansion club

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following the 2016 season. He was released by Minnesota at the end of their 2017 season. Greenspan signed for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on January 12, 2018. After two-seasons with Pittsburgh, where he was named USL Championship Defender of the Year in 2019, Greenspan moved to fellow USL side

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ahead of their inaugural season in 2020. He was not included on the team's 2021 roster.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Greenspan, Joseph 1992 births Living people All-American college men's soccer players American men's soccer players Men's association football defenders Charlotte Independence players Colorado Rapids draft picks Colorado Rapids players Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC players Major League Soccer players Minnesota United FC players Navy Midshipmen men's soccer players Sportspeople from Westfield, New Jersey Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC players San Diego Loyal SC players Soccer players from New Jersey Sportspeople from Summit, New Jersey USL Championship players Westfield High School (New Jersey) alumni Military personnel from New Jersey