Jason Annicchero (born September 27, 1975) is an American retired soccer defender who spent six seasons in A-League.
In 1993, Annicchero graduated from Amador Valley High School. He attended Santa Clara University where he was a 1996 Second Team All American. On February 1, 1997, the San Jose Clash selected Αnnicchero in the second round (fourteenth overall) of the 1997 MLS College Draft.Clash take local route in draft Four days later, the Seattle Sounders picked him in the first round of the USISL A-League draft. Annicchero decided to remain in school to finish his bachelor's degree in business which led to the Clash releasing him. In June 1997, he signed with the California Jaguars where he played one season.Annicchero Aiming To Prove Himself Again In February 1998, he Annicchero moved to the Sounders.SOCCER - SOUNDERS SIGN DEFENDER ANNICCHERO Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Friday, February 6, 1998 He spent two seasons with the Sounders. On April 8, 2000, Seattle traded him to the San Diego Flash for cash.SOUNDERS TRADE ONE, RELEASE FOUR Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Saturday, April 8, 20002000 San Diego Flash stats In February 2001, he signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks.February 21, 2001 Transactions He played two seasons in Atlanta then retired.
In July 2019, Annicchero was recognized by the City of Pleasanton as an Employee of the Year.
References
External links Seattle Sounders: Jason Annicchero