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Cannon Clough
Personal information
Full name Barrie Cannon Clough
Date of birth (1995-11-10) November 10, 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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 November 10, 1995) is an American 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

  1. ^ "Cannon Clough believes the Newcastle Jets are set for a 'special season'". newcastleherald.com.au (Archived).
  2. ^ "'There it goes': Cannon Clough". theinnersanctum.com.au.
  3. ^ "Cannon Clough had a long-term plan to play in the Liberty A-League".
  4. ^ "East Division champs, Cullen welcome 10 newcomers". Charlotte 49ers. February 10, 2014.
  5. ^ "2015 Women's Soccer Roster - Cannon Clough". Charlotte 49ers. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "2017 Women's Soccer Roster - Cannon Clough". North Carolina Tar Heels. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Cannon Clough - ABC article".
  8. ^ "Roar bolster defence with Cannon Clough signing". Brisbane Roar. September 29, 2021. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "Cannon Clough loving life down under". thefootballsack.com.au.
  10. ^ "Newcastle Jets sign American Cannon Clough". Newcastle Jets. October 5, 2022.
  11. ^ "US defender Clough joins United". Canberra United. September 18, 2023.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "Cannon Clough - The Women's Game article".
  14. ^ "Canberra United set for 'marathon' test in historic expanded season". canberratimes.com.au (Archived).

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