Joe Cannon (soccer) signed by Major League Soccer team San Jose Earthquakes. After starting goalkeeper David Kramer tore the labrum in his shoulder, Cannon was promoted to the first team for the Quakes. He would remain as the starter until 2002, leading San Jose to victory in MLS Cup 2001 and winning his first MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award in 2002. Cannon's Major League Soccer contract expired following the 2002 season and he attempted to play for a European team. After an unsuccessful trial with Feyenoord, he signed a six-month contract with RC Lens of France's Ligue 1. He was behind Charles
1913–14 in American soccer and Robinson League. The National Challenge Cup, known today as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, held its inaugural tournament during the 1913–14 season. Brooklyn Field Club of Brooklyn, New York won the title. The American Cup, then known as the AFA Cup held its 23rd staging of the competition. Bethlehem Steel won the competition. 1913–14 in American soccer The 1913–14 season was the second season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States. No men's national team matches were played during the 1913–14 season. The first women's national team match was not played until 1987. The National Association Foot Ball