Cannon Clough Explained

Cannon Clough
Full Name:Barrie Cannon Clough
Birth Date:10 November 1995
Birth Place:Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Carolina Ascent
Clubnumber:77
Collegeyears1:2014–2015
College1:Charlotte 49ers
Collegecaps1:36
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2016–2017
College2:North Carolina Tar Heels
Collegecaps2:28
Collegegoals2:0
Years1:2021
Clubs1:Lions FC
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Brisbane Roar
Caps2:11
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Newcastle Jets
Caps3:18
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Lions FC
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Canberra United
Caps5:19
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Carolina Ascent
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update: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 committed 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cannon Clough believes the Newcastle Jets are set for a 'special season'. newcastleherald.com.au (Archived).
  2. Web site: 'There it goes': Cannon Clough. theinnersanctum.com.au.
  3. Web site: Cannon Clough had a long-term plan to play in the Liberty A-League. November 23, 2023 .
  4. Web site: East Division champs, Cullen welcome 10 newcomers. Charlotte 49ers. February 10, 2014.
  5. Web site: 2015 Women's Soccer Roster - Cannon Clough . Charlotte 49ers. June 20, 2024.
  6. Web site: 2017 Women's Soccer Roster - Cannon Clough. North Carolina Tar Heels. June 20, 2024.
  7. News: Cannon Clough - ABC article. ABC News . October 31, 2021 .
  8. Web site: Roar bolster defence with Cannon Clough signing. Brisbane Roar. September 29, 2021. September 29, 2021. September 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929075444/https://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/news/roar-bolster-defence-cannon-clough-signing. live.
  9. Web site: Cannon Clough loving life down under. February 10, 2022 . thefootballsack.com.au.
  10. Web site: Newcastle Jets sign American Cannon Clough. Newcastle Jets. October 5, 2022.
  11. Web site: US defender Clough joins United. Canberra United. September 18, 2023.
  12. Web site: Carolina Ascent FC Signs Cannon Clough, Former Tar Heel and 49er, to Continue Professional Career in her Hometown. Amanda. Cover. Carolina Ascent. June 12, 2024.
  13. Web site: Cannon Clough - The Women's Game article.
  14. Web site: Canberra United set for 'marathon' test in historic expanded season. canberratimes.com.au (Archived).

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