Cannon Clough
American soccer player (born 1995)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Barrie Cannon Clough | ||
| Date of birth | (1995-11-10) November 10, 1995 (age 28) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Carolina Ascent | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Charlotte 49ers | 36 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | North Carolina Tar Heels | 28 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Lions FC | ||
| 2021–2022 | Brisbane Roar | 11 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Newcastle Jets | 18 | (0) |
| 2023 | Lions FC | 9 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Canberra United | 19 | (1) |
| 2024– | Carolina Ascent | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 20, 2024 | |||
Barrie Cannon Clough (born 10 November 1995) is an American-Australian soccer player who plays as a defender for Carolina Ascent.
Early life
Clough is a native of North Carolina, United States.[1][2]
Education
Clough attended the University of North Carolina in the United States, where she studied entrepreneurship.[3]
College career
In February 2014, Clough commited to UNC Charlotte's soccer program.[4] She played 17 games in her freshman year and 19 games as a sophomore.[5] In 2016, she transferred to North Carolina Tar Heels, where she played 15 games in her junior year and 13 games as a senior.[6]
Club career
Clough played for Australian second-tier side Lions FC, helping the club win the league.[7] After that, in September 2021, she signed her first professional contract with Australian W-League side Brisbane Roar.[8][9] In October 2022, Clough joined Newcastle Jets.[10] In September 2023, she joined Canberra United.[11]
In June 2024, Clough returned to the United States, joining new USL Super League team Carolina Ascent.[12]
Style of play
Clough mainly operates as a defender and has been described as a "speedy and skillful full back".[13]
Personal life
Clough has been described as a "very good communicator".[14]
References
- ^ "Cannon Clough believes the Newcastle Jets are set for a 'special season'". newcastleherald.com.au (Archived).
- ^ "'There it goes': Cannon Clough". theinnersanctum.com.au.
- ^ "Cannon Clough had a long-term plan to play in the Liberty A-League".
- ^ "East Division champs, Cullen welcome 10 newcomers". Charlotte 49ers. February 10, 2014.
- ^ "2015 Women's Soccer Roster - Cannon Clough". Charlotte 49ers. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "2017 Women's Soccer Roster - Cannon Clough". North Carolina Tar Heels. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Cannon Clough - ABC article".
- ^ "Roar bolster defence with Cannon Clough signing". Brisbane Roar. September 29, 2021. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "Cannon Clough loving life down under". thefootballsack.com.au.
- ^ "Newcastle Jets sign American Cannon Clough". Newcastle Jets. October 5, 2022.
- ^ "US defender Clough joins United". Canberra United. September 18, 2023.
- ^ Cover, Amanda (June 12, 2024). "Carolina Ascent FC Signs Cannon Clough, Former Tar Heel and 49er, to Continue Professional Career in her Hometown". Carolina Ascent.
- ^ "Cannon Clough - The Women's Game article".
- ^ "Canberra United set for 'marathon' test in historic expanded season". canberratimes.com.au (Archived).
