Cannon Clough

Barrie Cannon Clough (born November 10, 1995) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for Carolina Ascent.

Cannon Clough
Personal information
Full nameBarrie Cannon Clough
Date of birth (1995-11-10) November 10, 1995 (age 28)
Place of birthCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Position(s)Defender
Team information
Current team
Carolina Ascent
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2014–2015Charlotte 49ers36(0)
2016–2017North Carolina Tar Heels28(0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021Lions FC
2021–2022Brisbane Roar11(0)
2022–2023Newcastle Jets18(0)
2023Lions FC9(0)
2023–2024Canberra United19(1)
2024–Carolina Ascent0(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 20, 2024

Early life

Clough is a native of North Carolina, United States.[1][2]

Education

Clough attended the University of North Carolina in the United States, where she studied entrepreneurship.[3]

College career

In February 2014, Clough commited to UNC Charlotte's soccer program.[4] She played 17 games in her freshman year and 19 games as a sophomore.[5] In 2016, she transferred to North Carolina Tar Heels, where she played 15 games in her junior year and 13 games as a senior.[6]

Club career

Clough played for Australian second-tier side Lions FC, helping the club win the league.[7] After that, in September 2021, she signed her first professional contract with Australian W-League side Brisbane Roar.[8][9] In October 2022, Clough joined Newcastle Jets.[10] In September 2023, she joined Canberra United.[11]

In June 2024, Clough returned to the United States, joining new USL Super League team Carolina Ascent.[12]

Style of play

Clough mainly operates as a defender and has been described as a "speedy and skillful full back".[13]

Personal life

Clough has been described as a "very good communicator".[14]

References