Nico Colaluca
Encyclopedia
Nicolas "Nico" Colaluca is an American
professional soccer player who currently plays for Atlanta Silverbacks
in the North American Soccer League.
, Colaluca played soccer for Bayside FC and La Salle Academy
. He later played soccer at the Division I level at the University of Virginia
, and in the USL Premier Development League
with the Rhode Island Stingrays
. In 2004 he was awarded NSCAA High School Player of The Year and also participated in the High School McDonald's All-American game that year. Was part of the US Youth National Teams including moving to Bradenton Florida to be part of the US Soccer Residency Program at 15. Also played in many tournaments with the U-18, U-20, and U-23 National Teams.While at Virginia, he was named to the 2004 Freshman All-American Team, the 2004 ACC All-Tournament Team, and the 2004 ACC All-Freshman Team.
by the Colorado Rapids
, and subsequently made 4 MLS appearances during his two seasons with the team. He was traded to New England Revolution
in exchange for Rob Valentino
on May 6, 2009.
During 2009 Colaluca also spent time on loan with Western Mass Pioneers
in the USL Second Division
.
It was announced on November 18, 2010 that Colaluca would graduate from the MLS Generation Adidas
program at the end of the 2010 season.
After the 2010 MLS season New England declined Colaluca's contract option and he elected to participate in the 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft
. Colaluca became a free agent in Major League Soccer when he was not selected in the Re-Entry draft. In March 2011 Nico moved to Sweden
, signing with Norrby IF
of the Division 1 Södra
. On August 3, 2011, he signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks
of the NASL.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional soccer player who currently plays for 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...
in the North American Soccer League.
Youth and College
Born in Providence, Rhode IslandProvidence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
, Colaluca played soccer for Bayside FC and La Salle Academy
La Salle Academy, Providence
La Salle Academy is an independent, co-educational Roman Catholic college preparatory day school located in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island...
. He later played soccer at the Division I level at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
, and in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
with the Rhode Island Stingrays
Rhode Island Stingrays
Rhode Island Stingrays was an American soccer team based in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league.The...
. In 2004 he was awarded NSCAA High School Player of The Year and also participated in the High School McDonald's All-American game that year. Was part of the US Youth National Teams including moving to Bradenton Florida to be part of the US Soccer Residency Program at 15. Also played in many tournaments with the U-18, U-20, and U-23 National Teams.While at Virginia, he was named to the 2004 Freshman All-American Team, the 2004 ACC All-Tournament Team, and the 2004 ACC All-Freshman Team.
Professional
Colaluca was drafted in the first round (6th overall) of the 2007 MLS SuperDraft2007 MLS SuperDraft
The 2007 MLS SuperDraft, was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 12, 2007. It was the eighth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection belonged to expansion team Toronto FC.The SuperDraft was followed by the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft....
by the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
, and subsequently made 4 MLS appearances during his two seasons with the team. He was traded to New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in exchange for Rob Valentino
Rob Valentino
Rob Valentino is an American soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
on May 6, 2009.
During 2009 Colaluca also spent time on loan with Western Mass Pioneers
Western Mass Pioneers
Western Mass Pioneers is an American soccer team based in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games...
in the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
.
It was announced on November 18, 2010 that Colaluca would graduate from the MLS Generation Adidas
Generation adidas
Generation adidas is a joint venture between Major League Soccer and U.S. Soccer aimed at raising the level of young soccer talent in the United States. The program, sponsored by adidas, encourages early entry of American players into MLS...
program at the end of the 2010 season.
After the 2010 MLS season New England declined Colaluca's contract option and he elected to participate in the 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft
2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft
The two-stage 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft took place on December 8, 2010 and December 15, 2010. The Stage 1 Draft of the Re-Entry Process took place on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. ET via teleconference. The Stage 2 Draft took place on Wednesday, December 15, at 2 p.m. ET...
. Colaluca became a free agent in Major League Soccer when he was not selected in the Re-Entry draft. In March 2011 Nico moved to Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, signing with Norrby IF
Norrby IF
Norrby IF is a Swedish football club from Borås. The club was founded April 27, 1927.-Background:The club's best achievement was being promoted to Allsvenskan , after winning the second division in 1955...
of the Division 1 Södra
Division 1 Södra
Division 1 Södra is one of two leagues in the third level, Division 1, in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 14 Swedish football teams. Division 1 Södra had status as one of the official second level leagues from 1987 to 1999, but was replaced by Superettan in 2000...
. On August 3, 2011, he signed with the 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...
of the NASL.