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
1870s in American soccer 1870s in American soccer Notable events in American soccer during the 1870s. No international matches were played during the 1870 calendar year. The following are known American soccer club matches that were played in 1870. No international matches were played during the 1871 calendar year. The following are known American soccer club matches that were played in 1871. No international matches were played during the 1871 calendar year. The following are known American soccer club matches that were played in 1872. No international matches were played during the 1871 calendar year. The following are known American soccer club matches that