Jon Conway

Jon Conway (born May 6, 1977, in Media, Pennsylvania) is a soccer goalkeeper for Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer. After playing college soccer at Rutgers University, Conway was drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes 28th in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft. Conway began his professional career as the backup to Joe Cannon. He was given his chance at the starting position when Cannon left the Quakes in 2003 for France. Conway suffered a broken right ankle in preseason and the Quakes were forced to find a replacement. That replacement came in the form of Canadian international goalkeeper Pat Onstad from the Rochester Raging Rhinos of the A-League, who went on to be named Goalkeeper of the year in MLS. The hard luck Conway remained a capable backup 'keeper for the Quakes, playing in the occasional US Open Cup games and when Onstad was injured or away on international duty. Conway has won 2 MLS Cup Championships. After the 2005 season, Conway was traded to the MetroStars in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. After the acquisition, Metrostars team president Alexi Lalas said of Conway, "In Jon, we're getting a great goalkeeper with MLS experience and...also one of the best dressed players in the league and we could use a little help in that department." ^[1] In 2006, Conway finished best among all goalkeepers in MLS with a 1.00 GAA (goals against average) and compiled a record of 7 wins, 2 losses and 3 ties with 5 shutouts. In 2007, Conway compiled a record of 6 wins, 5 losses and 2 ties with 4 shutouts and a 1.10 GAA.

See also

• List of current MLS players

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