Player Details

Name

Sam Cronin

Height

5' 10"

Weight

165 lbs

Date of Birth

12.12.1986 (37)

Birthplace

Atlanta, GA USA

Position

Midfielder
Latest News
Latest News
Mastroeni: Trade with Minnesota intended to spark Colorado Rapids attack

Mastroeni: Trade with Minnesota intended to spark Colorado Rapids attack
Minnesota United hail newcomer Sam Cronin as a player to "build around"

Minnesota United hail newcomer Sam Cronin as a player to "build around"
Minnesota acquire Cronin and Burch, trade Saeid and Gatt to Colorado

Minnesota acquire Cronin and Burch, trade Saeid and Gatt to Colorado
Best of 2016: The top five unsung heroes of the 2016 season

Best of 2016: The top five unsung heroes of the 2016 season
How the Colorado Rapids will replace unsung hero Sam Cronin

How the Colorado Rapids will replace unsung hero Sam Cronin
Colorado Rapids looking to altitude, psychology for upper hand in Leg Two

Colorado Rapids looking to altitude, psychology for upper hand in Leg Two
Latest Video
Latest Video
Minnesota United 0-1 Columbus Crew | 4-Minute Highlights
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Minnesota United 0-1 Columbus Crew | 4-Minute Highlights

Kevin Molino, Christian Ramirez, and Minnesota United welcome Justin Meram and the Columbus Crew to TCF Bank Stadium for this Independence Day inter-conference matchup.
Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC, 6/17/2017 - Game Highlights
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Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC, 6/17/2017 - Game Highlights
TACKLE: Sam Cronin makes a tackle on Luis Silva to deny him an open net
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TACKLE: Sam Cronin makes a tackle on Luis Silva to deny him an open net
YELLOW CARD: Sam Cronin is shown the yellow
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YELLOW CARD: Sam Cronin is shown the yellow
GOAL: Sam Cronin heads it home late in the game
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GOAL: Sam Cronin heads it home late in the game
CHANCE: SKC's slow passing almost costs them but Sam Cronin shoots wide
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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.