Joe Cannon

PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER, SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
TOP MLS GOALKEEPER

PERSONAL DATA

Birthdate 1/1/75
Hometown Sun Valley, ID
Resides Santa Clara, CA
Height 6’2”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• 2009, Slated to join San Jose as they compete against England in the 2010 World Cup
• 2008, Finished his return to San Jose as the league leader in saves with 124 and had nine shutouts on the season
• 2008, One of One of six players in league to play every minute of every game
• 2008, Earned his second U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award
• 2007, National Team member of United States National Team
• 2007, Superliga Finalist
• 2007, Played in front of crowds of 66,000 in New York and 80,000 fans in Sydney, Australia
• 2007, Played for Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS
• 2006, MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Finalist
• 2006, MLS All-Star beating FC Chelsea of England 1-0
• 2005, National Team: Member of United States National Team for qualifying game against Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain, Trinidad
• 2005, Rocky Mountain News Colorado Rapids Player of the Year
• 2005, Major League Soccer Western Conference finalist
• 2005, Named to San Jose Earthquakes "Team of the Decade" for years 1996-2005
• 2005, Named to Colorado Rapids "Team of the Decade" for years 1996-2005
• 2004, National team: member of the United States National Team qualifying game against Jamaica in Columbus, OH
• 2004, Rocky Mountain News Colorado Rapids Player of the Year
• 2004, Defensive Player of the Year
• 2004, Colorado Rapids Most Valuable
• 2004, Colorado Rapids Honda MVP
• 2004, MLSnet.com's MLS MVP Award
• 2004, MLS Finalist, Most Valuable Player
• 2004, MLS Best 11 - Top 11 players in the league
• 2004, MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
• 2003, National team: Played 2nd half in 2-1 win over New Zealand in Richmond, VA; member of the United States National Team Confederations Cup; member of the United States National Team against Paraguay in Columbus, OH
• 2003: Began career for Colorado Rapids of MLS
• 2003, Played for RC Lens of French Ligue 1
• 2002, MLS All-Star
• 2002, MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
• 2001, MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Finalist
• 2001, MLS Cup Champion
• 2001, Major League Soccer All-Star
• 2000, Most Valuable Defensive Player of the Year
• 2000, San Jose Earthquakes Humanitarian of the Year
• 1999, Broke into Major League Soccer when acquired by the San Jose Clash
• 1998, San Diego Flash Most Valuable Player
• 1998, A-League 2nd Team Goalkeeper of the Year

BACKGROUND

Joe Cannon is a Major League Soccer goalkeeper for the San Jose Earthquakes.

One of five athletic brothers, Joe is a younger twin. Older twin Jon, was a pitcher for the Shreveport Swamp Dragons, the Class AA affiliate for the San Francisco Giants. Other brother, Cody, played water polo at the University of the Pacific and was on the junior national team. His youngest brother, Colt, is a skateboarder who was an amateur world champion and has competed in the X Games.

Joe was an All-American soccer player at Santa Clara University and graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.

Never drafted out of college, Joe had to fight his way into the top echelon of MLS. Today he is considered one of the best goalkeepers in Major League Soccer history.

Joe is the founder and head coach of Cannon Mulrooney Soccer Camps. These camps have raised several thousands of dollars for several causes, including the Independent Peer Socialization Training Program (Morgan Center) of which Joe is a board member. The Morgan Center works with kids who have autism and other neurological disorders.

In his free time, Joe enjoys playing golf, reading, playing video games, cycling and listening to music.

Joe blogs for the San Jose Earthquakes at sjearthquakes.com.

RELATED POSTS

Joe Cannon returns to schools for “Get Earthquakes Fit” Program

6.4.09 | by stantoncompany

June 4, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS) San Jose Earthquakes SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Earthquakes players Joe Cannon and Shea Salinas returned to the two schools in the Evergreen School District that they visited five weeks ago to conclude the "Get Earthquakes Fit" fitness program Wednesday, June 3. Cannon returned to Laurelwood Elementary and thanked a group of 100 (read more)

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Joe Cannon’s save helped to preserve the Quake’s victory!

5.31.09 | by stantoncompany

Victory tastes sweet for Quakes San Jose breaks into win column with team effort 05/31/2009 04:58 AM $(document).ready(function () {simpleDateTime('2009-05-31T04:58:00Z');}) By Jeff Carlisle / MLSnet.com Staff SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- During the San Jose Earthquakes' eight-game winless run, it seemed like every week critical mistakes were occurring all over the field. No player was immune.But in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Real (read more)

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Salinas and Cannon Kick Off “Get Earthquakes Fit” Fitness Program

4.29.09 | by stantoncompany

April 28, 2009 - SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Earthquakes players Joe Cannon and Shea Salinas kicked off the "Get Earthquakes Fit" fitness program Tuesday at two schools in the Evergreen School District, Laurelwood Elementary School and Norwood Creek Elementary School. Cannon spoke to a group of 100 students at Laurelwood about the importance of staying (read more)

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Cannon stops PK to help San Jose tie Toronto

7.22.08 | by stantoncompany

Source: SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Joe Cannon saved a penalty kick to help the San Jose Earthquakes tie Toronto FC, 0-0, on Saturday at BMO Field as both teams failed to snap winless skids. Cannon denied Toronto midfielder Amado Guevara in the 69th minute to preserve a point on the road and his sixth shutout of the season. The (read more)

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Quakes can count on their goalie

7.5.08 | by stantoncompany

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WITH FOOT INJURY BEHIND HIM, CANNON HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING

By Elliott Almond Mercury News

Article Launched: 07/05/2008 01:35:15 AM PDT

 

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