John Barry Nusum (born March 18, 1981) is former professional association footballer. Born in the United States, he made 36 appearances for the Bermuda national team, scoring 19 goals.
Club career
College Born in Mineola, New York, Nusum grew up in Devonshire, Bermuda, before returning to the United States to play college soccer 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).
Professional After graduating from Furman, Nusum was selected 35th overall in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft 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. Nusum also has extensive professional indoor soccer experience, having played with the Philadelphia KiXX since 2004. He was the 2005 MISL Rookie of the Year.KiXX' John Barry Nusum Named Rookie of the Year In 2007, the KiXX MISL championship. In 2005 and 2006, he played for the Virginia Beach Mariners. In 2008, he was with the Bermuda Hogges. On March 2, 2009, he signed with Crystal Palace Baltimore.
He returned to Bermuda to become player/manager at Wolves, only to be replaced by Don Vickers for him to concentrate on playing.Hornets favourites to defend title - Royal Gazette
International career Nusum was a mainstay in, and captain of, the Bermudian national team, 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.FIFA match report He quit the national team in 2013Final hurrah for Nusum and Ming – Royal Gazette and is Bermuda's record international goalscorer.We didn't respect England C enough, says Nusum – Royal Gazette
Coaching career He was named assistant coach at the national team set-up in December 2014, while still playing for Robin Hood.Nusum injured as Rams claim double - Royal Gazette
Personal life John is the nephew of former Bermudian international goalkeeper and New York Cosmos star Sam Nusum and the son of John Nusum. Nusum is a teacher at Saltus Grammar School, Bermuda, where he teaches the subjects of Physical Education and Sociology.
Career statistics Club (correct as of September 29, 2009)
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupPlay-OffsTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAtlanta Silverbacks2002264–2642003186–186Total4410004410Toronto Lynx2004224–224Virginia Beach Mariners2005194–1942006213–213Total40700407Bermuda Hogges2008132––132Crystal Palace Baltimore200950000050Career total12423000012423
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBermuda2000322003112004109200653200720200893201151201230201330Total4119
Scores and results list Bermuda's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nusum goal.
+ List of international goals scored by John Barry Nusum No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda7–09–02002 FIFA World Cup qualification29–03Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda1–21–2Friendly4Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda2–013–02006 FIFA World Cup qualification59–0610–07Blakes Estate Stadium, Montserrat2–07–02006 FIFA World Cup qualification84–09Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda1–02–1Friendly102–011Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador, El Salvador1–11–22006 FIFA World Cup qualification12Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda2–12–22006 FIFA World Cup qualification13Lionel Roberts Stadium, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 4–06–02007 Caribbean Cup qualification14Barbados National Stadium, Saint Michael, Barbados2–04–02007 Caribbean Cup qualification15Barbados National Stadium, Saint Michael, Barbados1–11–12007 Caribbean Cup qualification16Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda3–03–0Friendly17Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago1–02–12010 FIFA World Cup qualification182–119Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda1–01–12014 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours Bermuda Island Games: 2013
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Players inducted into Hall of Fame