Jason Annicchero
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Jason Annicchero is a retired American soccer defender
who spent six seasons in A-League
.
In 1993, Annicchero graduated from Amador High School
. He attended Santa Clara University
where he was a 1996 Second Team All American. On February 1, 1997, the San Jose Clash selected Αnnicchero in the second round (fourteenth overall) of the 1997 MLS College Draft
. Four days later, the Seattle Sounders picked him in the first round of the USISL A-League draft. Annicchero decided to remain in school to finish his bachelor's degree in business which led to the Clash releasing him. In June 1997, he signed with the California Jaguars
where he played one season. In February 1998, he Annicchero moved to the Sounders. He spent two seasons with the Sounders. On April 8, 2000, Seattle traded him to the San Diego Flash
for cash. In February 2001, he signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks
. He played two seasons in Atlanta then retired.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who spent six seasons in A-League
A-League (1995–2004)
The A-League was a professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. The A-League emerged out of the restructured American Professional Soccer League in 1995 and operated until 2004, after which it was re-branded the USL First Division...
.
In 1993, Annicchero graduated from Amador High School
Amador High School
Amador High School is located in Sutter Creek, CA and is one of 2 high schools in Amador County. It is a public school that serves about 800 students in grades 9-12. Originally known as "Sutter Creek High School" since its inception in 1912...
. He attended Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose...
where he was a 1996 Second Team All American. On February 1, 1997, the San Jose Clash selected Αnnicchero in the second round (fourteenth overall) of the 1997 MLS College Draft
1997 MLS College Draft
The 1997 Major League Soccer College Draft.On February 1 and 2, 1997, Major League Soccer held its second annual college draft in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The draft was held in conjunction with the Umbro Select College All-Star Classic. The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 1997 at...
. Four days later, the Seattle Sounders picked him in the first round of the USISL A-League draft. Annicchero decided to remain in school to finish his bachelor's degree in business which led to the Clash releasing him. In June 1997, he signed with the California Jaguars
California Jaguars
California Jaguars were an American soccer team that played in Salinas, California at the Salinas Sports Complex.They joined the USISL in 1995 as the Monterey Bay Jaguars, but changed the name a year later...
where he played one season. In February 1998, he Annicchero moved to the Sounders. He spent two seasons with the Sounders. On April 8, 2000, Seattle traded him to the San Diego Flash
San Diego Flash
San Diego Flash is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1998, the team returned to competitive play in 2011 when it made its debut in the Southwest Flight of the West Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer...
for cash. In February 2001, he signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
. He played two seasons in Atlanta then retired.