John Barry Nusum
Encyclopedia
John Barry Nusum is an American
-born Bermudian
soccer player who currently plays for Crystal Palace Baltimore in the USSF Second Division.
at Furman University
. At Furman he was named a NSCAA All-American
three times. He is also currently the school's all time leader in goals scored (61) and points (161).
by the Columbus Crew
. Unsuccessful in making the Crew, he instead spent two seasons with the A-League's Atlanta Silverbacks
, scoring ten goals with three assists in 44 games, before joining the Toronto Lynx
for the 2004 A-League season, finishing with 4 goals in 25 games.
In 2005, Nusum joined a new outdoor team, the Virginia Beach Mariners
. After one season with the Bermuda Hogges
, he signed with Crystal Palace Baltimore on March 2, 2009.
Nusum also has extensive professional indoor soccer experience, having played with the Philadelphia KiXX
since 2004. He was a member of the KiXX team which won the 2007 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) championship.
, leading the team in goals during the 2006 World Cup Qualifying round. He scored two goals to lead Bermuda to a 2-1 win at Trinidad and Tobago
in the second round of 2010 World Cup qualifying
.
star Sam Nusum
and the son of John Nusum
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-born Bermudian
Bermuda
Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. Located off the east coast of the United States, its nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. It is about south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and northeast of Miami, Florida...
soccer player who currently plays for Crystal Palace Baltimore in the USSF Second Division.
College
Nusum grew up in Devonshire, Bermuda, before returning to the United States to play college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at Furman University
Furman University
Furman University is a selective, private, coeducational, liberal arts college in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Furman is one of the oldest, and more selective private institutions in South Carolina...
. At Furman he was named a NSCAA All-American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
three times. He is also currently the school's all time leader in goals scored (61) and points (161).
Professional
After graduating from Furman, Nusum was selected 35th overall in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft2002 MLS SuperDraft
The 2002 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:...
by the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
. Unsuccessful in making the Crew, he instead spent two seasons with the A-League's Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
, scoring ten goals with three assists in 44 games, before joining the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
for the 2004 A-League season, finishing with 4 goals in 25 games.
In 2005, Nusum joined a new outdoor team, the Virginia Beach Mariners
Virginia Beach Mariners
The Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer...
. After one season with the Bermuda Hogges
Bermuda Hogges
Bermuda Hogges is a Bermudian soccer team based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference....
, he signed with Crystal Palace Baltimore on March 2, 2009.
Nusum also has extensive professional indoor soccer experience, having played with the Philadelphia KiXX
Philadelphia KiXX
The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.The team colors were red, black, white, and blue...
since 2004. He was a member of the KiXX team which won the 2007 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) championship.
International
Nusum is a mainstay in, and captain of, the Bermudian national teamBermuda national football team
The Bermuda national football team is the national team of Bermuda and is controlled by the Bermuda Football Association. A member of CONCACAF, it is not among its strongest teams....
, leading the team in goals during the 2006 World Cup Qualifying round. He scored two goals to lead Bermuda to a 2-1 win at Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national football team
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed The Soca Warriors, is the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and is run by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. It reached the first round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals...
in the second round of 2010 World Cup qualifying
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - CONCACAF Second Round
This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Second Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. The 13 top-ranked teams from the FIFA ranking for CONCACAF in May 2007 competed, along with the 11 winning teams from the First Round...
.
Career statistics
- (correct as of September 29, 2009)
Club Season League Cup Play-Offs Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta SilverbacksAtlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...2002 26 4 ? ? ? ? 26 4 ? Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta SilverbacksAtlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...2003 18 6 ? ? ? ? 18 6 ? Total 2002–2003 44 10 ? ? ? ? 44 10 ? Toronto Lynx Toronto LynxToronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....2004 22 4 ? ? ? ? 22 4 ? Total 2004 22 4 ? ? ? ? 22 4 ? Virginia Beach Mariners Virginia Beach MarinersThe Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer...2005 19 4 ? ? ? ? 19 4 ? Virginia Beach Mariners Virginia Beach MarinersThe Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer...2006 21 3 ? ? ? ? 21 3 ? Total 2005–2006 40 7 ? ? ? ? 40 7 ? Bermuda Hogges Bermuda HoggesBermuda Hogges is a Bermudian soccer team based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference....2008 13 2 0 13 2 0 Total 2008 13 2 0 13 2 0 Crystal Palace Baltimore 2009 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 Total 2009–present 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 Career Total 2002–present 124 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124 23 ?
Personal life
John is the nephew of former Bermudian international goalkeeper and New York CosmosNew York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
star Sam Nusum
Sam Nusum
Sam Nusum is a retired soccer player from Bermuda who played at both professional and international levels as a goalkeeper.-Career:...
and the son of John Nusum
John Nusum
John Nusum is a retired Bermudan football defender who spent two seasons in the North American Soccer League and at least one in the Major Indoor Soccer League...
.