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Goalkeeper

Jonny Walker

6' 3"

Biography of retired USMNT soccer player Jonny Walker who was the first USMNT player to play in the Copa Libertadores.
Caps: 3 | Shutouts: 1

The first American player to establish a successful career in South America, Jonny Walker was an athletic and confident goalkeeper with vast experience in the Chilean First Division and Copa Libertadores. Walker signed with MLS and joined the MetroStars as a mid-season replacement for Tim Howard in 2003 and proved he belonged among the top American goalkeepers. Walker eventually saw time with the USMNT.

After spending four years in MLS, injury forced Walker to announce his retirement on January 26, 2007. In August of 2009, he was named goalkeeping coach for the women’s team at the University of Memphis.

USMNT Experience

2004

Earned first cap for the USMNT on January 18th against Denmark (1-1) and recorded first shutout against Mexico on April 28 (1-0). Called into every camp, except one during the year. Back-up goalkeeper for every World Cup Qualifier except one.

1996

Member of the United States U-23 Residency Camp training for the 1996 Olympics.

1995

Member of US team at World University Games.

Professional Experience

2006

Missed the entire MLS season due to a back injury. Retired at the end of the season as a member of the Columbus Crew.

2005

Traded to the Columbus Crew mid-season.

2004

Played the full 90 minutes in the 28 games that he appeared in the MLS regular season. Also played the full 90 minutes in both legs of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against DC United. He recorded five shutouts on the season. Recorded his season-high eight save performance, which included a penalty kick save on 7/28 at KC. Underwent surgery in November for torn labrum and rotator cuff.

2003

Signed in July with the MetroStars and led the league with 0.95 GAA in 14 games. Helped the MetroStars reach final of US Open Cup, where they lost to Chicago.

2003

Runners up in Chilean Apertura National Tournament with Chilean powerhouse Colo Colo. Played one match in Copa Libertadores with Colo Colo and recorded a tie with Argentina's Boca Juniors.

2002

Won Chilean Apertura national championship with Universidad Catolica (Spring Tournament). Captured U. Catolica record of consecutive shutout minutes with 708.

2002

Runners-up in Chilean Clausura national championship with U. Catolica (Fall Tournament). Played 8 matches in Copa Libertadores. Voted best goalkeeper of round one of Copa Libertadores.

2001

Chilean Goalkeeper of the Year. Runners-up in Chilean national championship with U. Catolica. With Universidad Catolica became first Chilean team to go though to second round of Copa Mercosur. Played one match in Copa Libertadores and six matches in Copa Mercosur.

2000

Played 5 matches in Copa Mercosur.

1999

Runners-up in Chilean national championship with Universidad Catolica. Played 5 matches in Copa Mercosur.

1998

Moved to Chile with First Division team Huachipato on loan from Universidad Catolica.

1997

Captained the A-League Jacksonville Cyclones.

1996

Joined the Dallas Burn through the MLS draft.

1993

Played for Memphis Jackals of USL.

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