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Player Details

Name

Joseph Greenspan

Height

6' 6"

Weight

209 lbs

Date of Birth

9.12.1992 (31)

Position

Defender

Minnesota United acquire center back Joseph Greenspan from Rapids

Minnesota United acquired the third member of their MLS roster on Sunday, completing a trade for towering defender Joseph Greenspan with the Colorado Rapids in exchange for Minnesota's Third Round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Greenspan, 24, was selected by the Rapids with the 26th overall pick in the

Colorado Rapids announce Joe Greenspan will begin 2016 season on US Navy active duty in San Diego

RED CARD: Joseph Greenspan gets his second yellow of the night

Second yellow card to Joseph Greenspan (Minnesota United FC) for a bad foul.

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YELLOW CARD: Joseph Greenspan gets in the book

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Joseph Greenspan with a Yellow Card vs. Sporting Kansas City

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Minnesota United 0-1 Columbus Crew | 4-Minute Highlights

Career Summary

Option declined following 2017 season.

An athletic center back who is more than capable with the ball at his feet, Greenspan has a lot of potential. He is an active member of the U.S. Navy.

COLLEGE: Greenspan is one of the most decorated players in the history of Navy men's soccer, earning All-American honors as both a junior and senior and leading The Mids to the school's first NCAA tournament win in 42 years in 2013.

OUTSIDE MLS: In 2016, spent time on loan with Charlotte Independence (four games) and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (seven games).