Meet Joe Nasco. The Colorado Rapids' starting goalkeeper just recently returned to professional soccer as a four-year stint as a police officer, which is really cool. He'll always be remembered for that, but it's now the second-most notable thing on his career CV, because he now has the record for the fastest red card in MLS history.
Watch the fastest red card in MLS history
Stephen Dunn
Has anyone ever seen this before? A goalkeeper deliberately grabbing a forward’s ankle to prevent them from scoring a goal? It’s a pretty outrageous move, and a clear red card. Referee Baldomero Toledo has a reputation for being quick to show players red, but credit to him for having the guts to send off the goalkeeper 30 seconds into a game in this instance. He nailed the call.
Of course, it ruined the game for Rapids fans and neutrals. The LA Galaxy went on to score six goals. But it was worth it, because someone has finally been sent off in the first minute of an MLS game.
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