Isaac Kanneh
Encyclopedia
Isaac Kannah is an Liberia
n football midfielder
, who plays for NIU Huskies
, and the MN Twinstars in the NPSL
.
Lycans in 2009 and 2010. Having the ability to play multiple positions, he played at center back, defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, and winger. Kannah's all-around ability proved to be vital in the Lycans state tournament run in 2010
, as they had a perfect season record - they were undefeated (21-0). On 2 February 2011, Kannah had signed a letter of intent
to play for the NIU Huskies
. Kannah captained the side to a section 5A victory, and finally, a state tournament victory. Kannah had chipped in 11 goals and tallied 7 assists, which earned him the Most Valuable Player award in that season, after showing his ability to lead a team with a possession style of play.
in 2010. In the 2010-2011 season, he scored 5 goals in 16 appearances, starting in 14 games, also ranked as one of the top 20 players in the Midwest region.http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/players-to-watch/players-to-watch-player-profile/pid-3383/Isaac-Kannah On 4 February 2011, Kannah was selected by Eric Luzzi to become a future Huskie
.
"Isaac is possibly the best player to ever come into our program," Luzzi said. "He has a special attacking personality and definitely has the potential to be a pro in the future."
, scoring 2 goals in a 3-1 victory over the Eau Claire Aris
. He slowly moved in to the starting XI, where he started as a right winger at the National Final Four Championship semi-final, in a 4-1 loss to the Sonoma County Sol
.
http://dunord.blogspot.com/2011/04/some-news-for-mon-apr-11-2011.html Coach Eric Luzzi stated,
"From the moment we saw him we realized how special he was and that we wanted to have him in our program. Given that his club team joined the U.S. Soccer Academy and he has turned some heads in the last six months, his selection for this camp is not surprising to me. His invite is extremely well deserved, I think he will have a great camp and impress the national team staff."
Tony Sanneh
, a former USMNT
player, said after watching Kannah play against the Sporting KC Academy,
"He’s one of the top players in MN, and in my opinion in the country. He has a good understanding for the game and is also versatile. He’s a very team-oriented player and has great speed as well. Technically I like what he does too. I would just like to see him be a little more selfish around the goal. He’s a leader for his team but my hope is that he will also lead with production by scoring more goals.”
Minnesota Twin Stars and PSA
head coach Youssef Darbaki
said,
"He is one of those driven kids who wants to improve in every aspect of his life. He proved that several years ago when he improved his GPA from 1.6 to 3.5. He earned a full ride scholarship to NIU. With Isaac, the quality shows. He dedicated, he listens and he follows directions very well. He’s definitely earned this call up to the Men’s National Team." http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2011/04/11/isaac-kannah-chosen-for-u-s-u-18-mens-national-team/
Kannah made his first appearance for the team in a 4-1 loss to the Portland Timbers Reserve Squad
. http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/players-to-watch/players-to-watch-archives/nid-19805/U18-MNT-crashes-to-Portland-Reserves
and Lionel Messi
for their unique playing styles. http://www.niuhuskies.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/kannah_isaac00.html He is close friends with Karim Darbaki.
Prairie Seeds Academy
Minnesota Twinstars
Liberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
n football midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, who plays for NIU Huskies
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
, and the MN Twinstars in the NPSL
National Premier Soccer League
The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
.
Highschool career
Kannah played for the PSAPrairie Seeds Academy
Prairie Seeds Academy is a charter school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. PSA, as it is informally referred to, is in candidacy to become an IB World School, and is a member of the National Honor Society...
Lycans in 2009 and 2010. Having the ability to play multiple positions, he played at center back, defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, and winger. Kannah's all-around ability proved to be vital in the Lycans state tournament run in 2010
Minnesota State High School League
The Minnesota State High School League is a voluntary, non-profit association for the support and governance of interscholastic activities at high schools in Minnesota, United States. The association supports interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs for member schools...
, as they had a perfect season record - they were undefeated (21-0). On 2 February 2011, Kannah had signed a letter of intent
National Letter of Intent
The National Letter of Intent is a document used to indicate a student athlete's commitment to participating NCAA colleges and universities in the United States. The NCAA Eligibility Center manages the daily operations of the NLI program while the Collegiate Commissioners Association provides...
to play for the NIU Huskies
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
. Kannah captained the side to a section 5A victory, and finally, a state tournament victory. Kannah had chipped in 11 goals and tallied 7 assists, which earned him the Most Valuable Player award in that season, after showing his ability to lead a team with a possession style of play.
Academy career
Kannah started playing for the Minnesota Thunder AcademyMinnesota Thunder
Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...
in 2010. In the 2010-2011 season, he scored 5 goals in 16 appearances, starting in 14 games, also ranked as one of the top 20 players in the Midwest region.http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/players-to-watch/players-to-watch-player-profile/pid-3383/Isaac-Kannah On 4 February 2011, Kannah was selected by Eric Luzzi to become a future Huskie
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
.
"Isaac is possibly the best player to ever come into our program," Luzzi said. "He has a special attacking personality and definitely has the potential to be a pro in the future."
Club Career
Kannah played his first match in the 2009 NPSL Season2009 NPSL Season
The 2009 National Premier Soccer League season was the 7th season of the NPSL. The season began on May 2, 2009, and ended with the NPSL Championship Game in August 2009...
, scoring 2 goals in a 3-1 victory over the Eau Claire Aris
Eau Claire Aris FC
Eau Claire Aris FC is an American soccer team based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 2009, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Midwest Division.The team plays its home games at...
. He slowly moved in to the starting XI, where he started as a right winger at the National Final Four Championship semi-final, in a 4-1 loss to the Sonoma County Sol
Sonoma County Sol
Sonoma County Sol is an American soccer team based in Santa Rosa, California, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division.The team plays its home games at...
.
International career
On 11 April 2011, Kannah received a call up to the United States U18 National team training camp in Portland, Oregon. NIUNorthern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
http://dunord.blogspot.com/2011/04/some-news-for-mon-apr-11-2011.html Coach Eric Luzzi stated,
"From the moment we saw him we realized how special he was and that we wanted to have him in our program. Given that his club team joined the U.S. Soccer Academy and he has turned some heads in the last six months, his selection for this camp is not surprising to me. His invite is extremely well deserved, I think he will have a great camp and impress the national team staff."
Tony Sanneh
Tony Sanneh
Anthony "Tony" Sanneh is an American soccer player who most recently played for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
, a former USMNT
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
player, said after watching Kannah play against the Sporting KC Academy,
"He’s one of the top players in MN, and in my opinion in the country. He has a good understanding for the game and is also versatile. He’s a very team-oriented player and has great speed as well. Technically I like what he does too. I would just like to see him be a little more selfish around the goal. He’s a leader for his team but my hope is that he will also lead with production by scoring more goals.”
Minnesota Twin Stars and PSA
Prairie Seeds Academy
Prairie Seeds Academy is a charter school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. PSA, as it is informally referred to, is in candidacy to become an IB World School, and is a member of the National Honor Society...
head coach Youssef Darbaki
Youssef Darbaki
Youssef Darbaki, was a Moroccan soccer midfielder. He was a participant in the 1982 World Cup Qualifiers....
said,
"He is one of those driven kids who wants to improve in every aspect of his life. He proved that several years ago when he improved his GPA from 1.6 to 3.5. He earned a full ride scholarship to NIU. With Isaac, the quality shows. He dedicated, he listens and he follows directions very well. He’s definitely earned this call up to the Men’s National Team." http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2011/04/11/isaac-kannah-chosen-for-u-s-u-18-mens-national-team/
Kannah made his first appearance for the team in a 4-1 loss to the Portland Timbers Reserve Squad
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
. http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/players-to-watch/players-to-watch-archives/nid-19805/U18-MNT-crashes-to-Portland-Reserves
Trivia
Kannah admires RonaldinhoRonaldinho
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, awarded to the best player over the year...
and Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010...
for their unique playing styles. http://www.niuhuskies.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/kannah_isaac00.html He is close friends with Karim Darbaki.
Club statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Twinstars |  NPSLNational Premier Soccer League The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league... |
?? | 3 | ?? | |
| 2009 | Prairie Seeds Academy Prairie Seeds Academy Prairie Seeds Academy is a charter school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. PSA, as it is informally referred to, is in candidacy to become an IB World School, and is a member of the National Honor Society... |
MSHSL Minnesota State High School League The Minnesota State High School League is a voluntary, non-profit association for the support and governance of interscholastic activities at high schools in Minnesota, United States. The association supports interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs for member schools... |
?? | ?? | ?? | |
| 2010 | Prairie Seeds Academy Prairie Seeds Academy Prairie Seeds Academy is a charter school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. PSA, as it is informally referred to, is in candidacy to become an IB World School, and is a member of the National Honor Society... |
MSHSL Minnesota State High School League The Minnesota State High School League is a voluntary, non-profit association for the support and governance of interscholastic activities at high schools in Minnesota, United States. The association supports interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs for member schools... |
20 | 11 | 7 | |
| 2010–11 | MN Thunder Academy Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby... |
USSDA United States Youth Soccer Association The United States Youth Soccer Association is the youth affiliate and largest member of U.S. Soccer, the governing body for soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer includes 55 state youth soccer associations, one per state except for California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, which... |
17 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2011 | Twinstars | NPSL National Premier Soccer League The National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league... |
1 | 0 | 0 | |
| | Total | 36 | 19 | 8 | |||
Personal honours
- Top 2011 Players to Watch
Prairie Seeds Academy
- 2010 Class A MSHSL Champion
- 2010 Prairie Seeds Most Valuable PlayerMost Valuable PlayerIn sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
Minnesota Twinstars
- 2009 NPSLNational Premier Soccer LeagueThe National Premier Soccer League is a United States soccer league recognized by the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA as a Division IV league...
Midwest Champion
External links
- http://academy.demosphere.com/teams/27484436/27506873-27484529/32880922.html
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH7FWIVtqtA