John Swallen

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playername = John Swallen


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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1965|6|16
cityofbirth = Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
countryofbirth = USA
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position = Goalkeeper
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youthclubs = Ripon College
years = 1990-2001
clubs = Minnesota Thunder
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John Swallen is a retired American soccer player who played professionally with the Minnesota Thunder for twelve seasons. Swallen, a goalkeeper, was named to the Thunder Hall of Fame in 2002, following the conclusion of his Thunder career. ["Minnesota Thunder Hall of Fame." http://www.mnthunder.com/igsbase/igstemplate.cfm?SRC=DB&SRCN=&GnavID=4&SnavID=25 Access Date, August 7, 2008.] Swallen was named the USL First Division (then known as the A League) MVP and goalkeeper of the year for the 1999 season. [Yannis, Alex. " SOCCER: NOTEBOOK -- MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER; Another Title Bid By United." "New York Times", October 19, 1999. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D02E6DF1539F93AA25753C1A96F958260]

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Swallen has developed and runs programs for pre-schoolers (Minikickers), teaching them basic soccer skills. He coaches an under 18 boys team, co-coaches (with wife, Sharon Swallen) the Mounds view high girl's varsity soccer team, does goalie coaching for the Minnesota Thunder, as well as numerous private coaching roles. He lives in Shoreview, Mn., is married with four children (2008) TOS