Jon Conway
Encyclopedia
Jon Conway is an American
soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer
.
at Rutgers University
.
by San Jose Earthquakes
. Conway spent his first years as a professional as the backup to Joe Cannon
, but was given his chance at the starting position when Cannon left the Quakes in 2003 for France
.
In 2000, he went on loan with the Bay Area Seals, playing four games for a 0.50 goals against average
. Unfortunately, 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. 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. He entered the 2008 season
as the starting goalkeeper for RBNY. On June 29, 2009 Conway was released from the New York Red Bulls to free a spot for Senegalese goal keeper Bouna Coundoul
.
In September 2009, Conway's MLS rights, which under MLS roster rules were still held by the Red Bulls even after his release, were traded to Chivas USA
for a fourth-round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft
.
After the waiving of back-up keeper Brian Edwards
, Toronto FC
acquired the 32-year old goalkeeper to replace Edwards. Conway made his debut for Toronto in the Canadian Championship
against the Vancouver Whitecaps May, 19, 2010. He continued to make non-league appearances for Toronto throughout the 2010 season within the Canadian Championship and the CONCACAF Champions League
. Conway had a stand out performance versus Real Salt Lake
in the Champions League in a 1-1 home draw on September 28, 2010 setting up teammate Jacob Peterson
with a long throw to start the break. He made his first league appearance for Toronto on October 16, 2010 in a 2-2 home draw versus Columbus Crew
in which he received a red card in the 72nd minute.
Toronto traded Conway to Chicago Fire on January 13, 2011 in exchange for the #49 pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft
.
, was suspended for 10 matches each and fined 10 percent of their annual salaries after testing positive for a banned performance enhancing drug. Conway and Parke tested positive for androstatriendione (ATD) and boldenone metabolites, two banned performance enhancing substances, after taking an over the counter supplement they purchased at The Vitamin Shoppe
. The suspensions are currently the longest in MLS history.
United States
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soccer player who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
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Youth and college
Conway played for powerhouse youth soccer club F.C. Delco, and played four years of college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
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Professional
Conway was drafted with the 28th pick of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft2000 MLS SuperDraft
The 2000 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-Round 5:-Round 6:...
by San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
. Conway spent his first years as a professional as the backup to Joe Cannon
Joe Cannon (soccer)
Joe Cannon is an American soccer player who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-Professional:...
, but was given his chance at the starting position when Cannon left the Quakes in 2003 for France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
In 2000, he went on loan with the Bay Area Seals, playing four games for a 0.50 goals against average
Goals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
. Unfortunately, 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
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
goalkeeper Pat Onstad
Pat Onstad
Patrick Stewart "Pat" Onstad is a Canadian soccer retired goalkeeper, who is currently an assistant coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
from the Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
of the A-League
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
, 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
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
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
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. 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. He entered the 2008 season
2008 Major League Soccer season
The 2008 Major League Soccer season was the 13th season in league history. The season began on March 29 and ended with MLS Cup 2008, on November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.-Changes from the 2007 season:...
as the starting goalkeeper for RBNY. On June 29, 2009 Conway was released from the New York Red Bulls to free a spot for Senegalese goal keeper Bouna Coundoul
Bouna Coundoul
Bouna Coundoul is a Senegalese footballer who most recently played for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer, and for the Senegal national football team.-College:...
.
In September 2009, Conway's MLS rights, which under MLS roster rules were still held by the Red Bulls even after his release, were traded to Chivas USA
C.D. Chivas USA
Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada....
for a fourth-round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft
2011 MLS SuperDraft
The 2011 MLS SuperDraft was the twelfth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 13, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland, during the 2011 NSCAA Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. The 2011 SuperDraft consisted of three rounds with eighteen selections each, for...
.
After the waiving of back-up keeper Brian Edwards
Brian Edwards (soccer)
Brian Edwards is an American soccer player currently playing for Degerfors IF.-Youth and College:...
, Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
acquired the 32-year old goalkeeper to replace Edwards. Conway made his debut for Toronto in the Canadian Championship
Canadian Championship
The Canadian Championship—known as the Nutrilite Canadian Championship for sponsorship reasons—is an annual soccer tournament contested by premier Canadian professional teams...
against the Vancouver Whitecaps May, 19, 2010. He continued to make non-league appearances for Toronto throughout the 2010 season within the Canadian Championship and the CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
. Conway had a stand out performance versus Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
in the Champions League in a 1-1 home draw on September 28, 2010 setting up teammate Jacob Peterson
Jacob Peterson
Jacob Peterson is an American soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
with a long throw to start the break. He made his first league appearance for Toronto on October 16, 2010 in a 2-2 home draw versus Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in which he received a red card in the 72nd minute.
Toronto traded Conway to Chicago Fire on January 13, 2011 in exchange for the #49 pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft
2011 MLS SuperDraft
The 2011 MLS SuperDraft was the twelfth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 13, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland, during the 2011 NSCAA Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. The 2011 SuperDraft consisted of three rounds with eighteen selections each, for...
.
Drug controversy
On October 16, 2008, Conway, along with defender Jeff ParkeJeff Parke
Jeff Parke is an American soccer player who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Career:...
, was suspended for 10 matches each and fined 10 percent of their annual salaries after testing positive for a banned performance enhancing drug. Conway and Parke tested positive for androstatriendione (ATD) and boldenone metabolites, two banned performance enhancing substances, after taking an over the counter supplement they purchased at The Vitamin Shoppe
The Vitamin Shoppe
The Vitamin Shoppe is a New Jersey-based retailer of nutritional supplements with 500 locations in 37 states...
. The suspensions are currently the longest in MLS history.
New York Red Bulls
- Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
Western Conference Championship (1): 20082008 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2008 Major League Soccer season was the 13th season in league history. The season began on March 29 and ended with MLS Cup 2008, on November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.-Changes from the 2007 season:...