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14 Facts About Jon Conway

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Jonathan David Conway was born on May 6,1977 and is an American retired soccer goalkeeper and former goalkeeping coach for Toronto FC.

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Jon Conway later played for powerhouse youth soccer club FC Delco, and played four years of college soccer at Rutgers University.

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Jon Conway was an all-state soccer player from Sun Valley High School in Aston, Pennsylvania.

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Jon Conway was drafted with the 28th pick of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft by San Jose Earthquakes.

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Jon 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.

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Jon 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 Rochester Raging Rhinos of the A-League, who went on to be named Goalkeeper of the year in MLS.

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Jon 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.

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In 2006, Jon Conway finished best among all goalkeepers in MLS with a 1.00 GAA and compiled a record of 7 wins, 2 losses and 3 ties with 5 shutouts.

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In 2007, Jon Conway compiled a record of 6 wins, 5 losses and 2 ties with 4 shutouts and a 1.10 GAA.

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Jon Conway entered the 2008 season as the starting goalkeeper for the since renamed New York Red Bulls.

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On June 29,2009, Jon Conway was released by New York to free a spot for Senegalese goal keeper Bouna Coundoul.

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Jon Conway made his debut for Toronto in the Canadian Championship against the Vancouver Whitecaps May 19,2010.

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Jon Conway continued to make non-league appearances for Toronto throughout the 2010 season within the Canadian Championship and the CONCACAF Champions League.

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Jon Conway was selected by Los Angeles Galaxy in stage 2 of the draft.