MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Acquire First Round Selection In 2004 MLS SuperDraft From Colorado Rapids

Published on August 19, 2003 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


San Jose (Tuesday, August 19, 2003) - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has acquired a first round selection in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft and a third and fourth round pick in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for goalkeeper Joe Cannon.

"We are happy to be able to get good value for Joe with a first round draft choice and two additional picks," said Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop. "With these draft picks, we can add some young, quality players in the draft next year."

Cannon, 28, played in San Jose for four years, posting a 46-39-16 record with 26 shutouts. After completing his MLS contract at the end of the 2002 season, Cannon signed with R.C. Lens of the French First Division. Following Cannon's departure from the league, the Quakes retained the goalkeeper's MLS rights.

The Earthquakes now own two first round picks in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft and will look to add more talent to a team that has the best record in Major League Soccer (10-3-7, 37 points) through 20 games. The Earthquakes return to action on Sunday, August 24 at 3:00 p.m.

PT at Spartan Stadium against D.C. United. The first 10,000 fans will receive a Troy Dayak Bobblehead Doll, presented by Tide and the first 4,000 kids will receive Sun Safety Bags, presented by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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