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.
4.20.08 | by stantoncompany
Joe Cannon notched a shutout in the San Jose Quakes' 2-0 defeat of the Colorado Rapids. The win was the first for the Quakes since their return to MLS competition. To read the full game recap, click here.
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4.11.08 | by stantoncompany
When the San Jose Earthquakes kick off against the Chicago Fire this Saturday, it will be the culmination of a nearly 30-month wait for Quakes fans, for it has been that long since the previous incarnation of the team left for southern climes. But for goalkeeper Joe Cannon, the wait has been even longer, and given the affection he has for his hometown club, Saturday’s match figures to be an even bigger thrill for Cannon than it will be for the supporters. (read more)
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3.18.08 | by stantoncompany
Joe Cannon has recently been blogging on the website of the San Jose Earthquakes.
Click here to get a behind the scenes look at the life of an MLS goalkeeper!
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