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| fullname = Christopher Lenroy Nanco
| fullname = Christopher Lenroy Nanco
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|2|15}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|2|15}}
| birth_place = [[North York]], [[Ontario]], Canada
| birth_place = [[North York, Ontario]], Canada
| height = 1.68 m
| height = 1.68 m
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
| currentclub = [[Forge FC]]
| currentclub =
| clubnumber = 11
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Brampton Youth SC
| youthclubs1 = Brampton Youth SC
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| caps2 = 60
| caps2 = 60
| goals2 = 9
| goals2 = 9
| years3 = 2019–
| years3 = 2019–2022
| clubs3 = [[Forge FC]]
| clubs3 = [[Forge FC]]
| caps3 = 55
| caps3 = 55
| goals3 = 8
| goals3 = 8
| years4 = 2023
| clubs4 = [[Des Moines Menace]]
| caps4 = 6
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2023
| clubs5 = [[Sporting Kristina|Sporting Kristina B]]
| caps5 = 3
| goals5 = 5
| years6 = 2023
| clubs6 = [[Sporting Kristina]]
| caps6 = 6
| goals6 = 3
| totalcaps = 136+
| totalgoals = 26+
| nationalyears1 = 2011
| nationalyears1 = 2011
| nationalteam1 = [[Canada men's national under-17 soccer team|Canada U17]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Canada men's national under-17 soccer team|Canada U17]]
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| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| medaltemplates =
| medaltemplates =
| club-update = November 4, 2022
| club-update = March 25, 2024
| ntupdate = April 16, 2017
| ntupdate = April 16, 2017
}}
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'''Christopher Lenroy Nanco''' (born February 15, 1995) is a Canadian professional [[association football|soccer]] player who plays for [[Forge FC]] of the [[Canadian Premier League]].
'''Christopher Lenroy Nanco''' (born February 15, 1995) is a Canadian former professional [[association football|soccer]] player.


==Early life==
==Early life==
He began playing youth soccer with Brampton Youth SC.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0122/9830/Pro_List_-_development_tracker.pdf|title=Pro: First Youth Registration List|work=[[League1 Ontario]]}}</ref> At age 12, he joined [[Sigma FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/video/kyle-bekker-chris-nanco-reunite-with-bobby-smyrniotis-at-forge-fc|title=Kyle Bekker, Chris Nanco reunite with Bobby Smyrniotis at Forge FC|date=November 29, 2018|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]|first=Marty|last=Thompson}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2013/10/halis-nanco-bring-familiarity-to-inexperienced-syracuse-offense/|title=Halis, Nanco bring familiarity to inexperienced Syracuse offense|date=October 2, 2013|first=Josh|last=Hyber|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> While with Sigma, he had an opportunity to trial with the [[Liverpool F.C. Reserves and Academy|Liverpool Academy]] in England in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/community-story/3077157-nanco-trying-out-for-famed-english-club/|title=Nanco trying out for famed English club|work=[[Brampton Guardian]]|date=September 2, 2010}}</ref>
He began playing youth soccer with Brampton Youth SC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0122/9830/Pro_List_-_development_tracker.pdf|title=Pro: First Youth Registration List|work=[[League1 Ontario]]}}</ref> At age 12, he joined [[Sigma FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/video/kyle-bekker-chris-nanco-reunite-with-bobby-smyrniotis-at-forge-fc|title=Kyle Bekker, Chris Nanco reunite with Bobby Smyrniotis at Forge FC|date=November 29, 2018|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]|first=Marty|last=Thompson}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2013/10/halis-nanco-bring-familiarity-to-inexperienced-syracuse-offense/|title=Halis, Nanco bring familiarity to inexperienced Syracuse offense|date=October 2, 2013|first=Josh|last=Hyber|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> While with Sigma, he had an opportunity to trial with the [[Liverpool F.C. Reserves and Academy|Liverpool Academy]] in England in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/community-story/3077157-nanco-trying-out-for-famed-english-club/|title=Nanco trying out for famed English club|work=[[Brampton Guardian]]|date=September 2, 2010}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
In June 2013, Nanco committed to [[Syracuse University]], where he played for the [[Syracuse Orange men's soccer|men's soccer team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2013/06/mcintyre-introduces-2013-recruiting-class/|title=McIntyre introduces 2013 recruiting class|first=Josh|last=Hyber|date=June 17, 2013|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2013/09/nanco-showcases-speed-as-part-of-deep-su-freshman-class/|title=Nanco showcases speed as part of deep SU freshman class|date=September 11, 2013|first=Josh|last=Hyber|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> He made his debut on August 30 against the [[Colgate Raiders men's soccer|Colgate Raiders]].<ref name=cuse>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/chris-nanco/12906|title=Chris Nanco Syracuse profile|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> He scored his first two goals for Syracuse on September 9, 2013 against the [[Manhattan Jaspers soccer|Manhattan Jaspers]].<ref name=cuse /> As a sophomore, he scored five goals and added two assists, finishing as the team's second leading scorer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2015/1/6/MSOC_0106153923|title=Nanco Named to Canadian U-20 Roster|date=January 6, 2015|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2015/09/syracuse-offense-is-leaning-on-chris-nancos-aggressive-play/|title=Syracuse offense is leaning on Chris Nanco’s aggressive play|date=September 2, 2015|work=[[The Daily Orange]]|first=Connor|last=Grossman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2015/12/chris-nanco-sacrifices-time-at-attack-to-serve-midfield-role/|title=Chris Nanco sacrifices time at forward to serve midfield role|first=Jon|last=Mettus|date=December 9, 2015|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> He finished his junior season with four goals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/09/chris-nanco-improves-finishing-ability-senior-season/|title=Chris Nanco improves finishing ability in senior season|date=September 5, 2016|first=Matthew|last=Gutierrez|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> On September 1, 2016, he had his second career two-goal game, leading Syracuse to a 3-0 victory over Colgate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2016/9/1/mens-soccer-nanco-leads-orange-past-colgate.aspx|title=Nanco Leads Orange Past Colgate|date=September 1, 2016|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> As a senior, he led the team in scoring with seven goals<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2016/12/15/mens-soccer-nanco-invited-to-mls-player-combine|title=Nanco Invited to MLS Player Combine|date=December 15, 2016|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2017/1/17/mens-soccer-nanco-alseth-drafted-in-third-round-of-mls-superdraft.aspx|title=Nanco, Alseth Drafted in Third Round of MLS SuperDraft|date=January 17, 2017|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> and at the end of his senior season, he was named an All-ACC First Team All-Star<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/11/miles-robinson-named-acc-defensive-player-year-chris-nanco-mo-adams-earn-acc-honors/|title=Miles Robinson named ACC Defensive Player of the Year; Chris Nanco and Mo Adams earn All-ACC honors|date=November 8, 2016|first=Matthew|last=Gutierrez|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> and to the All-South Region third team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mississauga.com/community-story/7025889-brampton-s-nanco-invited-to-mls-combine/|title=Brampton's Nanco invited to MLS Combine|first=Iain|last=Colpitts|work=[[Mississauga News]]|date=December 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.league1ontario.com/news_article/show/747631|title=Sigma's Nanco Is Third League1 Player Picked Up In MLS SuperDraft 2017|date=January 19, 2017|work=[[League1 Ontario]]}}</ref> Through his time at Syracuse, the team had a perfect 16-0 record in games he scored.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/11/chris-nanco-eyes-late-career-push-scoreless-streak-put-rest/|title=Chris Nanco eyes late-career push with scoreless streak put to rest|date=November 7, 2016|first=Matthew|last=Gutierrez|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> He was invited to the MLS Player Combine, ahead of the [[2017 MLS SuperDraft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/12/syracuse-mens-soccer-chris-nanco-invited-to-mls-player-combine/|title=Syracuse men’s soccer Chris Nanco invited to MLS Player Combine|date=December 15, 2016|first=Matthew|last=Gutierrez|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref>
In June 2013, Nanco committed to [[Syracuse University]], where he played for the [[Syracuse Orange men's soccer|men's soccer team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2013/06/mcintyre-introduces-2013-recruiting-class/|title=McIntyre introduces 2013 recruiting class|first=Josh|last=Hyber|date=June 17, 2013|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2013/09/nanco-showcases-speed-as-part-of-deep-su-freshman-class/|title=Nanco showcases speed as part of deep SU freshman class|date=September 11, 2013|first=Josh|last=Hyber|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> He made his debut on August 30 against the [[Colgate Raiders men's soccer|Colgate Raiders]].<ref name=cuse>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/chris-nanco/12906|title=Chris Nanco Syracuse profile|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> He scored his first two goals for Syracuse on September 9, 2013, against the [[Manhattan Jaspers soccer|Manhattan Jaspers]].<ref name=cuse /> As a sophomore, he scored five goals and added two assists, finishing as the team's second leading scorer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2015/1/6/MSOC_0106153923|title=Nanco Named to Canadian U-20 Roster|date=January 6, 2015|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2015/09/syracuse-offense-is-leaning-on-chris-nancos-aggressive-play/|title=Syracuse offense is leaning on Chris Nanco's aggressive play|date=September 2, 2015|work=[[The Daily Orange]]|first=Connor|last=Grossman}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2015/12/chris-nanco-sacrifices-time-at-attack-to-serve-midfield-role/|title=Chris Nanco sacrifices time at forward to serve midfield role|first=Jon|last=Mettus|date=December 9, 2015|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> He finished his junior season with four goals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/09/chris-nanco-improves-finishing-ability-senior-season/|title=Chris Nanco improves finishing ability in senior season|date=September 5, 2016|first=Matthew|last=Gutierrez|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> On September 1, 2016, he had his second career two-goal game, leading Syracuse to a 3–0 victory over Colgate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2016/9/1/mens-soccer-nanco-leads-orange-past-colgate.aspx|title=Nanco Leads Orange Past Colgate|date=September 1, 2016|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> As a senior, he led the team in scoring with seven goals<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2016/12/15/mens-soccer-nanco-invited-to-mls-player-combine|title=Nanco Invited to MLS Player Combine|date=December 15, 2016|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2017/1/17/mens-soccer-nanco-alseth-drafted-in-third-round-of-mls-superdraft.aspx|title=Nanco, Alseth Drafted in Third Round of MLS SuperDraft|date=January 17, 2017|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> and at the end of his senior season, he was named an All-ACC First Team All-Star<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/11/miles-robinson-named-acc-defensive-player-year-chris-nanco-mo-adams-earn-acc-honors/|title=Miles Robinson named ACC Defensive Player of the Year; Chris Nanco and Mo Adams earn All-ACC honors|date=November 8, 2016|first=Matthew|last=Gutierrez|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> and to the All-South Region third team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mississauga.com/community-story/7025889-brampton-s-nanco-invited-to-mls-combine/|title=Brampton's Nanco invited to MLS Combine|first=Iain|last=Colpitts|work=[[Mississauga News]]|date=December 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.league1ontario.com/news_article/show/747631|title=Sigma's Nanco Is Third League1 Player Picked Up In MLS SuperDraft 2017|date=January 19, 2017|work=[[League1 Ontario]]}}</ref> Through his time at Syracuse, the team had a perfect 16–0 record in games he scored.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/11/chris-nanco-eyes-late-career-push-scoreless-streak-put-rest/|title=Chris Nanco eyes late-career push with scoreless streak put to rest|date=November 7, 2016|first=Matthew|last=Gutierrez|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref> He was invited to the MLS Player Combine, ahead of the [[2017 MLS SuperDraft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2016/12/syracuse-mens-soccer-chris-nanco-invited-to-mls-player-combine/|title=Syracuse men's soccer Chris Nanco invited to MLS Player Combine|date=December 15, 2016|first=Matthew|last=Gutierrez|work=[[The Daily Orange]]}}</ref>


==Club career==
==Club career==
From 2014 to 2016, Nanco played in [[League1 Ontario]] with [[Sigma FC]], during the college off-seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wakingthered.com/2014/6/2/5771604/league-1-ontario-opens-play-with-familiar-names-and-plenty-of|title=League 1 Ontario opens play with familiar names and plenty of excitement|date=June 2, 2014|work=Waking the Red|first=Dave|last=Rowaan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/12228870|title=Chis Nanco 2016 L1O Stats|work=[[League1 Ontario]]}}</ref> In 2016, he was named to the League1 Ontario All-Star Game roster for the West Division.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.league1ontario.com/news_article/show/673049-league1-ontario-announces-men-s-all-star-game-roster|title=League1 Ontario Announces Men's All-Star Game Roster|date=July 25, 2016|work=[[League1 Ontario]]}}</ref>
From 2014 to 2016, Nanco played in [[League1 Ontario]] with [[Sigma FC]], during the college off-seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wakingthered.com/2014/6/2/5771604/league-1-ontario-opens-play-with-familiar-names-and-plenty-of|title=League 1 Ontario opens play with familiar names and plenty of excitement|date=June 2, 2014|work=Waking the Red|first=Dave|last=Rowaan}}</ref><ref name=16l1o>{{Cite web|url=https://www.league1ontario.com/roster_players/12228870|title=Chis Nanco 2016 L1O Stats|work=[[League1 Ontario]]}}</ref> In 2016, he was named to the League1 Ontario All-Star Game roster for the West Division.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.league1ontario.com/news_article/show/673049-league1-ontario-announces-men-s-all-star-game-roster|title=League1 Ontario Announces Men's All-Star Game Roster|date=July 25, 2016|work=[[League1 Ontario]]}}</ref>


[[File:CINvBST 2017-05-20 - Josh Heard, Chris Nanco (33962743604) (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Nanco playing with Bethlehem Steel in 2017]]
In January 2017, Nanco was selected 55th overall in the [[2017 MLS SuperDraft]] by [[Philadelphia Union]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/01/17/17-superdraft-chris-nanco |title=17' SuperDraft: Chris Nanco |publisher=[[Philadelphia Union]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416224736/https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/01/17/17-superdraft-chris-nanco |archive-date=April 16, 2017|url-status=dead|date=January 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2017/01/mls-superdraft-former-syracuse-forward-chris-nanco-selected-by-philadelphia-union-in-3rd-round/|title=MLS SuperDraft: Former Syracuse forward Chris Nanco selected by Philadelphia Union in 3rd round|work=[[The Daily Orange]]|first=Tomer|last=Langer|date=January 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-union/union-draft-chris-nanco-jack-elliott-third-and-fourth-rounds|work=[[NBC Sports]]|date=January 17, 2017|title=Union draft Chris Nanco, Jack Elliott in third and fourth rounds}}</ref> In March 2017, he signed a professional contract with the Union's [[USL Championship|USL]] side,[[Bethlehem Steel FC|Bethlehem Steel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-steel-fc-0309-20170309-story.html|title=Bethlehem Steel FC signs former Syracuse star Chris Nanco|work=[[The Morning Call]]|date=March 9, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brotherlygame.com/2017/3/8/14853714/chris-nanco-signing-with-bethlehem-steel-completes-draft-class|title=Chris Nanco signing with Bethlehem Steel completes draft class|date=March 8, 2017|work=Brotherly Game|first=Matthew|last=Ralph}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2017/3/8/mens-soccer-nanco-signs-with-bethlehem-steele-fc.aspx?mobile=skip|title=Nanco Signs with Bethlehem Steele FC|date=March 8, 2017|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> He scored his first professional goal in his professional debut on April 15, 2017, against the [[Harrisburg City Islanders]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/783308-bethlehem-s-nanco-thrilled-by-first-strike|first=Nicholas|last=Murphy|date=April 19, 2017|work=[[United Soccer League]]|title=Bethlehem’s Nanco Thrilled by First Strike}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Look-Back-at-2017-s-Steel-FC-Chris-Nanco--25574697/|title=Look Back at 2017's Steel FC: Chris Nanco|date=November 27, 2017|work=Market Screener}}</ref> After the 2018 season, he departed the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brotherlygame.com/2018/12/3/18118427/former-steel-fc-winger-chris-nanco-among-first-signings-for-canadian-premier-league|title=Former Steel FC winger Chris Nanco among first signings for Canadian Premier League|date=December 3, 2018|first=Matthew|last=Ralph|work=Brotherly Game}}</ref>
In January 2017, Nanco was selected 55th overall in the [[2017 MLS SuperDraft]] by [[Philadelphia Union]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/01/17/17-superdraft-chris-nanco |title=17' SuperDraft: Chris Nanco |publisher=[[Philadelphia Union]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416224736/https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/post/2017/01/17/17-superdraft-chris-nanco |archive-date=April 16, 2017|url-status=dead|date=January 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyorange.com/2017/01/mls-superdraft-former-syracuse-forward-chris-nanco-selected-by-philadelphia-union-in-3rd-round/|title=MLS SuperDraft: Former Syracuse forward Chris Nanco selected by Philadelphia Union in 3rd round|work=[[The Daily Orange]]|first=Tomer|last=Langer|date=January 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-union/union-draft-chris-nanco-jack-elliott-third-and-fourth-rounds|work=[[NBC Sports]]|date=January 17, 2017|title=Union draft Chris Nanco, Jack Elliott in third and fourth rounds}}</ref> In March 2017, he signed a professional contract with the Union's [[USL Championship|USL]] side, [[Bethlehem Steel FC|Bethlehem Steel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-steel-fc-0309-20170309-story.html|title=Bethlehem Steel FC signs former Syracuse star Chris Nanco|work=[[The Morning Call]]|date=March 9, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brotherlygame.com/2017/3/8/14853714/chris-nanco-signing-with-bethlehem-steel-completes-draft-class|title=Chris Nanco signing with Bethlehem Steel completes draft class|date=March 8, 2017|work=Brotherly Game|first=Matthew|last=Ralph}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2017/3/8/mens-soccer-nanco-signs-with-bethlehem-steele-fc.aspx?mobile=skip|title=Nanco Signs with Bethlehem Steele FC|date=March 8, 2017|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref> He scored his first professional goal in his professional debut on April 15, 2017, against the [[Harrisburg City Islanders]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/783308-bethlehem-s-nanco-thrilled-by-first-strike|first=Nicholas|last=Murphy|date=April 19, 2017|work=[[United Soccer League]]|title=Bethlehem's Nanco Thrilled by First Strike}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Look-Back-at-2017-s-Steel-FC-Chris-Nanco--25574697/|title=Look Back at 2017's Steel FC: Chris Nanco|date=November 27, 2017|work=Market Screener}}</ref> After the 2018 season, he departed the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brotherlygame.com/2018/12/3/18118427/former-steel-fc-winger-chris-nanco-among-first-signings-for-canadian-premier-league|title=Former Steel FC winger Chris Nanco among first signings for Canadian Premier League|date=December 3, 2018|first=Matthew|last=Ralph|work=Brotherly Game}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/2018/11/30/bekker-and-nanco-first-two-forge-fc-signings.html|title=Bekker and Nanco first two Forge FC signings|date=November 30, 2018|first=Steve|last=Milton|work=[[The Hamilton Spectator]]}}</ref> Nanco helped Forge win the CPL championship in their first season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://btsvancity.com/2020/03/11/little-taste-kwame-awuah-and-chris-nanco-aiming-to-make-left-side-a-strong-side-for-forge-in-2020/|title=‘A little taste’: Kwame Awuah and Chris Nanco aiming to make left side a ‘strong side’ for Forge in 2020|date=March 11, 2020|work=BTS Vancouver|first=Alexandre|last=Gangué-Ruzic}}</ref> 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 [[C.D. Olimpia|Olimpia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/concacaf-league-2019-chris-nanco-triston-henry-lead-forge-to-first-leg-win-over-olimpia/o4qjkgf1cnzc1ssg43ebsnaw6|title=CONCACAF League 2019: Chris Nanco, Triston Henry lead Forge to first-leg win over Olimpia|first=Rudi|last=Schuller|date=August 22, 2019|work=[[Sporting News]]}}</ref> In 2020, Nanco missed half of the season with a hamstring injury, as Forge once again won the league title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/forge-fcs-chris-nanco-enters-2021-cpl-season-with-a-lot-to-prove|title=Forge FC’s Chris Nanco enters 2021 CPL season with ‘a lot to prove’|date=March 1, 2021|first=Charlie|last=O'Connor-Clarke|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://northerntribune.ca/forge-fc-chris-nanco-2021/|title=Forge FC Re-Signs Chris Nanco|date=February 18, 2021|work=Northern Tribune|first=John|last=Jacques}}</ref> In February 2021, he re-signed with the club for the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insauga.com/nanco-re-signs-with-forge-fc-hamilton/|title=Nanco re-signs with Forge FC Hamilton|date=February 18, 2021|work=In The Hammer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/forge-fc-re-signs-canadian-winger-chris-nanco|title=Forge FC re-signs Canadian winger Chris Nanco|date=February 18, 2021|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]|first=Charlie|last=O'Connor-Clarke}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/2018/11/30/bekker-and-nanco-first-two-forge-fc-signings.html|title=Bekker and Nanco first two Forge FC signings|date=November 30, 2018|first=Steve|last=Milton|work=[[The Hamilton Spectator]]}}</ref> Nanco helped Forge win the CPL championship in their first season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://btsvancity.com/2020/03/11/little-taste-kwame-awuah-and-chris-nanco-aiming-to-make-left-side-a-strong-side-for-forge-in-2020/|title='A little taste': Kwame Awuah and Chris Nanco aiming to make left side a 'strong side' for Forge in 2020|date=March 11, 2020|work=BTS Vancouver|first=Alexandre|last=Gangué-Ruzic}}</ref> 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 [[C.D. Olimpia|Olimpia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/soccer/news/concacaf-league-2019-chris-nanco-triston-henry-lead-forge-to-first-leg-win-over-olimpia/o4qjkgf1cnzc1ssg43ebsnaw6|title=CONCACAF League 2019: Chris Nanco, Triston Henry lead Forge to first-leg win over Olimpia|first=Rudi|last=Schuller|date=August 22, 2019|work=[[Sporting News]]}}</ref> In 2020, Nanco missed half of the season with a hamstring injury, as Forge once again won the league title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/forge-fcs-chris-nanco-enters-2021-cpl-season-with-a-lot-to-prove|title=Forge FC's Chris Nanco enters 2021 CPL season with 'a lot to prove'|date=March 1, 2021|first=Charlie|last=O'Connor-Clarke|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://northerntribune.ca/forge-fc-chris-nanco-2021/|title=Forge FC Re-Signs Chris Nanco|date=February 18, 2021|work=Northern Tribune|first=John|last=Jacques}}</ref> In February 2021, he re-signed with the club for the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insauga.com/nanco-re-signs-with-forge-fc-hamilton/|title=Nanco re-signs with Forge FC Hamilton|date=February 18, 2021|work=In The Hammer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canpl.ca/article/forge-fc-re-signs-canadian-winger-chris-nanco|title=Forge FC re-signs Canadian winger Chris Nanco|date=February 18, 2021|work=[[Canadian Premier League]]|first=Charlie|last=O'Connor-Clarke}}</ref>

In 2023, he played with the [[Des Moines Menace]] in [[USL League Two]].<ref name=retire>{{cite web|url=https://northerntribune.ca/forge-fc-chris-nanco-retire/|title=Former CPL Champion Chris Nanco Announces Retirement|date=March 25, 2024|first=John|last=Jacques|work=Northern Tribune}}</ref>

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 (football)|Nelonen]].<ref name=finland>{{cite web|url=https://tulospalvelu.palloliitto.fi/person/1118956/player/seasons|title=Christopher Nanco Finland Stats|work=Palloliitto}}</ref>

In March 2024, he announced his retirement.<ref name=retire/>


==International career==
==International career==
In January 2011, he debuted in the Canadian national program, attending a camp with the [[Canada men's national under-17 soccer team|Canada U17]] team.<ref name=canada>{{Canada Soccer player|id=2324}}</ref> 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 national under-17 football team|Trinidad and Tobago U17]] on February 23, 2011 to qualify Canada for the [[2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-earns-1st-fifa-u-17-berth-in-16-years-1.1009929|title=Canada earns 1st FIFA U-17 berth in 16 years|date=February 23, 2011|work=[[CBC Sports]]}}</ref> where he also played.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2014/12/13/MSOC_1213143550.aspx?path=msoccer|title=Nanco Called to U-20 Training Camp|date=December 13, 2014|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref>
In January 2011, he debuted in the Canadian national program, attending a camp with the [[Canada men's national under-17 soccer team|Canada U17]] team.<ref name=canada>{{Canada Soccer player|id=2324}}</ref> 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 national under-17 football team|Trinidad and Tobago U17]] on February 23, 2011, to qualify Canada for the [[2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-earns-1st-fifa-u-17-berth-in-16-years-1.1009929|title=Canada earns 1st FIFA U-17 berth in 16 years|date=February 23, 2011|work=[[CBC Sports]]}}</ref> where he also played.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2014/12/13/MSOC_1213143550.aspx?path=msoccer|title=Nanco Called to U-20 Training Camp|date=December 13, 2014|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref>


In August 2014, he was named to the [[Canada men's national under-20 soccer team|Canada U20]] for the Dale Farm Milk Cup and was also named to the team for the [[2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2015/1/6/MSOC_0106153923|title=Nanco Named to Canadian U-20 Roster|date=January 6, 2015|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref>
In August 2014, he was named to the [[Canada men's national under-20 soccer team|Canada U20]] for the Dale Farm Milk Cup and was also named to the team for the [[2015 CONCACAF U-20 Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/news/2015/1/6/MSOC_0106153923|title=Nanco Named to Canadian U-20 Roster|date=January 6, 2015|work=[[Syracuse Orange]]}}</ref>


== Career statistics ==
== Career statistics ==
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|[[Des Moines Menace]]
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|[[Nelonen (football)|Nelonen]]
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|[[Kolmonen]]
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==Honours==
==Honours==
===Club===
'''[[Forge FC]]'''
'''[[Forge FC]]'''
* [[Canadian Premier League]]: [[2019 Canadian Premier League season|2019]], [[2020 Canadian Premier League season|2020]], [[2022 Canadian Premier League season|2022]]
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Latest revision as of 05:05, 18 October 2024

Chris Nanco
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
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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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As of matches played on December 31, 2023[45]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Continental Total
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

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Forge FC

References

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  1. ^ "Pro: First Youth Registration List" (PDF). League1 Ontario.
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