Joseph Cannon is an American former professional soccer player. He spent the majority of his 16 professional seasons playing in Major League Soccer. His 86 MLS career shutouts ranks him fourth in league history. He won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award twice, and finished runner-up for the award three times.
Cannon in October 2008
Cannon with Vancouver Whitecaps FC
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award, known as the Allstate MLS Goalkepeer of the Year Award for sponsorship purposes, is an annual Major League Soccer award established in 1996. It is voted on by media, MLS players and club management based on regular-season performance. Andre Blake has won the award three times, more than any other goalkeeper.
Tony Meola is the only player in MLS history to win both MVP and Goalkeeper of the year.
With three wins, Andre Blake has won the award more than any other goalkeeper.
Pat Onstad became the first, and to date only, Canadian goalkeeper to win the award.