Nicholas Gioacchini
Nicholas Selson Gioacchini (born July 25, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Montpellier, on loan from Caen, and the United States national team. Early life and youth soccer. Gioacchini was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to an Italian father and Jamaican mother. He played for Blue Valley Soccer Club when he was young, and for the Orange Stars coached by Jay Burgess. He moved to Parma, Italy at the age of 8. He returned to the United States at the age of 12 where his family settled in  Bethesda, Maryland, where he played for Bethesda Soccer Club, Cerritos Soccer Academy, D.C. United Academy, Olney Soccer Club and ESSA Soccer Academy. Club career. At the age of 15, Gioacchini moved with his family to France. He joined Paris FC in 2015. On May 14, 2018, Gioacchini signed a two-year contract with Stade Malherbe Caen. He made his debut for Caen in a 4–2 Ligue 2 win over his former club Paris FC on October 25, 2019, scoring his side's first goal in the 25th minute. He scored another goal against Nancy on December 2, 2019. International career . Before being cap-tied to the United States, Gioacchini was also eligible to play for Italy and Jamaica. He received his first call up to the senior United States squad for matches against Wales and Panama in November 2020. Gioacchini went on to make his debut for the senior team as a late substitute against Wales on November 12, 2020. He started the following match against Panama on November 16, scoring two goals in a 6–2 friendly victory. He was named to the United States roster for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Honors. United States