Musa Shannon
Encyclopedia
Musa Shannon is a Liberia
n football administrator and former player.
Shannon played professionally in the United States, Portugal and China; he also competed at international level.
. Shannon was raised in the Liberian capital of Monrovia
, before returning to the United States as a fifteen-year-old in 1990 following the escalation of the First Liberian Civil War.
, Marítimo and the Colorado Rapids
. On April 15, 2003, Shannon signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL A-League. He played two games, then was released. He finished his professional career with Ningbo Yaoma in the Chinese third division.
After retiring as a professional, Shannon returned to the United States to play in the amateur Cosmopolitan Soccer League
for Barnstonworth Rovers.
at international level, scoring 1 goal in 12 appearances between 2000 and 2001.
in 2008.
In 2010, Shannon was elected to the position of Vice-President of the Liberia Football Association
.
Liberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
n football administrator and former player.
Shannon played professionally in the United States, Portugal and China; he also competed at international level.
Early and personal life
Shannon was born in the United States, where his Liberian parents were attending Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
. Shannon was raised in the Liberian capital of Monrovia
Monrovia
Monrovia is the capital city of the West African nation of Liberia. Located on the Atlantic Coast at Cape Mesurado, it lies geographically within Montserrado County, but is administered separately...
, before returning to the United States as a fifteen-year-old in 1990 following the escalation of the First Liberian Civil War.
Professional
Shannon, who played as a striker, played professional club football for the Tampa Bay MutinyTampa Bay Mutiny
The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
, Marítimo and the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
. On April 15, 2003, Shannon signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL A-League. He played two games, then was released. He finished his professional career with Ningbo Yaoma in the Chinese third division.
After retiring as a professional, Shannon returned to the United States to play in the amateur Cosmopolitan Soccer League
Cosmopolitan Soccer League
The Cosmopolitan Soccer League is an amateur soccer league consisting of clubs based in and around New York City. Established in 1923, it is one of the oldest soccer leagues in the United States and has contributed greatly to the nation's soccer history...
for Barnstonworth Rovers.
National team
Shannon also represented LiberiaLiberia national football team
The Liberia national football team, nicknamed the Lone Stars, is the national team of Liberia and is controlled by the Liberia Football Association. Although the country produced the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah, they have never reached the World Cup finals...
at international level, scoring 1 goal in 12 appearances between 2000 and 2001.
Administration career
Shannon was named as President of FCAK-LiberiaFCAK-Liberia
FCAK-Liberia is a football club from Liberia. FCAK-Liberia was founded in 2008 after they participated in 2007 season as Mark Professionals. There also is a FCAK-South Africa who plays in the second division of the league...
in 2008.
In 2010, Shannon was elected to the position of Vice-President of the Liberia Football Association
Liberia Football Association
The Liberia Football Association is the governing body of football in Liberia. Its offices are located at Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia.-External links:* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online...
.