Sonny Askew
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John "Sonny" Askew is a retired American soccer forward
who spent seven seasons in the North American Soccer League
, two in the second American Soccer League, two in the third American Soccer League, and one in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned four caps with the United States men's national soccer team
.
soccer player at Patterson High School
. He then attended and played soccer at Essex Community College
. He was a 1976 NJCAA All-American. In 2005, he was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association
Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame for his time playing for Essex.
for the 1977 season. He played for the Dips two more season, 1979 and 1980 before moving to the Montreal Manic
for the 1981 season. In 1981, he signed with the expansion Baltimore Blast of Major Indoor Soccer League, playing only one season of indoor soccer. In 1982, he moved to the Georgia Generals
of the second American Soccer League
, but was back in the NASL for the short lived Team America
in 1983. In 1984, the last year of the NASL's existence, he played for the Tampa Bay Rowdies. With the collapse of the NASL following the 1984 season, Askew moved to the amateur Spartans of the Northern Virginia Soccer League. In July 1987, Askew signed with F.C. Washingt as the team prepared for the first season of the newly established American Soccer League in 1988. By the beginning of the new league in the spring of 1988, the team had been renamed the Washington Stars
. Askew spent two seasons with the Stars. He was a 1988 ASL All Star.
with the United States men's national soccer team
. His first was a 3-1 victory over Bermuda
on July 10, 1979. His last cap came in a 2-2 tie with Ecuador
on February 12, 1984.
men's soccer team and was listed by Chicago Fire goalkeeper Zach Thornton
as his most influential soccer figure.
He was inducted into Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who spent seven seasons in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
, two in the second American Soccer League, two in the third American Soccer League, and one in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned four caps with the United States men's national soccer team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
.
Youth
Askew grew up in Baltimore, Maryland where he was a Parade High School All-AmericanParade (magazine)
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soccer player at Patterson High School
Patterson Senior High (Baltimore, Maryland)
-Football:In 1993, Patterson, along with all the other Baltimore City public schools, left the Maryland Scholastic Association to join the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association . The move meant that Baltimore City Public Schools would be able to compete with the rest of the...
. He then attended and played soccer at Essex Community College
Community College of Baltimore County
The Community College of Baltimore County is an accredited community college located in Baltimore County, Maryland in the United States with three main campuses and two extension centers.- Programs and enrollment :...
. He was a 1976 NJCAA All-American. In 2005, he was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association
National Junior College Athletic Association
The National Junior College Athletic Association , founded in 1938, is an association of community college and junior college athletic departments throughout the United States. It is held as Divisions and Regions. The current NJCAA holds 24 separate regions.-History:The idea for the NJCAA was...
Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame for his time playing for Essex.
Professional
Askew joined the Washington Dips of the North American Soccer LeagueNorth American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
for the 1977 season. He played for the Dips two more season, 1979 and 1980 before moving to the Montreal Manic
Montreal Manic
Montreal Manic were a soccer team based out of Montreal that played in the NASL. They played from 1981 to 1983. Their home field was Olympic Stadium...
for the 1981 season. In 1981, he signed with the expansion Baltimore Blast of Major Indoor Soccer League, playing only one season of indoor soccer. In 1982, he moved to the Georgia Generals
Georgia Generals
Georgia Generals were a professional soccer team in the USA. They played for one season in the ASL. They were formed when the Cleveland Cobras franchise moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Their owner was Walt Russell...
of the second American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
, but was back in the NASL for the short lived Team America
Team America (soccer)
Team America was a professional version of the United States men's national soccer team which played as a franchise in the defunct North American Soccer League during the 1983 season...
in 1983. In 1984, the last year of the NASL's existence, he played for the Tampa Bay Rowdies. With the collapse of the NASL following the 1984 season, Askew moved to the amateur Spartans of the Northern Virginia Soccer League. In July 1987, Askew signed with F.C. Washingt as the team prepared for the first season of the newly established American Soccer League in 1988. By the beginning of the new league in the spring of 1988, the team had been renamed the Washington Stars
Washington Stars
The Washington Stars were an American soccer team established in 1987 as F.C. Washington. The team entered the American Soccer League in 1988 under the name Washington Stars and merged with the Maryland Bays in 1990.-History:...
. Askew spent two seasons with the Stars. He was a 1988 ASL All Star.
National team
Askew he earned four capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
with the United States men's national soccer team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. His first was a 3-1 victory over Bermuda
Bermuda national football team
The Bermuda national football team is the national team of Bermuda and is controlled by the Bermuda Football Association. A member of CONCACAF, it is not among its strongest teams....
on July 10, 1979. His last cap came in a 2-2 tie with Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
on February 12, 1984.
Coach
He coaches the Essex Community CollegeCommunity College of Baltimore County
The Community College of Baltimore County is an accredited community college located in Baltimore County, Maryland in the United States with three main campuses and two extension centers.- Programs and enrollment :...
men's soccer team and was listed by Chicago Fire goalkeeper Zach Thornton
Zach Thornton
Zach Thornton is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
as his most influential soccer figure.
He was inducted into Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame.