Tony Sanneh

A Minnesota native who played 13 regular-season games for the Galaxy in 2009 before injuries ended his stint.

Tony Sanneh signed with the Los Angeles Galaxy in February 2009. He made 13 regular-season appearances for the Galaxy, including five starts, but struggled with injuries during the latter half of the season and was not invited to 2010's training camp.

Quick Facts

Full name: Anthony Harry Sanneh
Born: 1 June 1971
Birthplace: St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Position: Defender, midfielder

Lore & Background

Sanneh joined the Los Angeles Galaxy as a free agent in February 2009 after sitting out the 2008 season. The team had finished 6th in the Western Conference the previous year, but the 2009 Galaxy did not make the playoffs, finishing 8th in the West. Sanneh's time with them was short-lived due to health issues that prevented him from attending the following year's training camp.

Reader's Guide

Tony Sanneh joined LA Galaxy in February 2009. He made 13 appearances, starting five games, as part of a team that won the Western Conference title that year. His tenure was cut short by injuries in the latter half of the season, leading to his exclusion from the 2010 training camp.

Did You Know?

Sanneh played goalkeeper for four games with the Chicago Power indoor team, logging 79:15 minutes.
He scored a crucial assist to Brian McBride in the US's 3–2 upset of Portugal during the 2002 World Cup.
After his playing career ended, he formed a Minnesota Thunder Legends team in 2013 to raise funds for his foundation.
Sanneh traveled to six countries including Bahrain and Bangladesh as a Sports Envoy for the U.S. Department of State.