Nick Costa

Nick Costa

Personal information
Full name	Nicholas Costa
Date of birth	(1991-05-28) May 28, 1991
Place of birth	Carle Place, New York, United States
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	New York Cosmos B
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2013	Adelphi Panthers	60	(4)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015	New York Cosmos B	12	(0)
2016	Arizona United	14	(0)
2018–	New York Cosmos B	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 14, 2018

Nicholas Costa (born May 28, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for New York Cosmos B in the National Premier Soccer League.

Career

College & Semi Professional

Costa played four years of college soccer at the Adelphi University between 2010 and 2013. Costa was a standout at Adelphi University making his collegiate debut against Division I Syracuse University. Costa was named Most Valuable Player his Junior Year in 2011, Adelphi's last year as a Division I program. His senior year Costa competed in the Division II North East 10 Conference. Costa finished his Senior year leading the North East 10 in assists with a total of 9 and tallying 2 goals. Costa was not entered into the MLS draft.

Following his senior year and graduating from Adelphi University, Costa played with New York Cosmos B in the NPSL during their 2015 season. Costa made a total of 12 appearances during the NY Cosmos B inaugural season.

Professional

Following a year with New York Cosmos B, Costa signed his professional contract with United Soccer League side Arizona United on March 23, 2016. Costa made his professional debut against Los Angeles Galaxy 2. He would go on and suffer yet again another injury to his shoulder, re-dislocating his shoulder forcing him in and out of the starting line up for the remainder season.