Player Details
Name
Sam CroninHeight
5' 10"Weight
165 lbsDate of Birth
12.12.1986 (38)Birthplace
Atlanta, GA USAPosition
Midfielder
Latest News
Latest News
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Minnesota United hail newcomer Sam Cronin as a player to "build around"
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Minnesota acquire Cronin and Burch, trade Saeid and Gatt to Colorado
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Best of 2016: The top five unsung heroes of the 2016 season
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How the Colorado Rapids will replace unsung hero Sam Cronin
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Colorado Rapids looking to altitude, psychology for upper hand in Leg Two
Latest Video
Latest Video
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3:57
Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC, 6/17/2017 - Game Highlights
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0:42
TACKLE: Sam Cronin makes a tackle on Luis Silva to deny him an open net
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0:46
YELLOW CARD: Sam Cronin is shown the yellow
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1:08
GOAL: Sam Cronin heads it home late in the game
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0:24
CHANCE: SKC's slow passing almost costs them but Sam Cronin shoots wide
Career Summary
Contract bought out prior to 2019 season.
PRONUNCIATION: Crow-NIN
Cronin is a veteran holding midfielder in MLS. Having played for three teams in the league before joining Minnesota, he's a steady presence in the middle of the park and tends to do the dirty work for his team. In 2016 he enjoyed a career year, helping the Rapids set defensive records. He is looking to rebound after missing 2018 due to injury.
INTERNATIONAL: Played two games for the US national team in 2009, including one game at the Concacaf Gold Cup, and was called up to the annual January training camp in 2011.
COLLEGE: Played collegiately at Wake Forest University, was an NSCAA All-American and a finalist for the Hermann trophy his senior season.
NOTES: Won the Supporters' Shield with San Jose in 2012.